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Charlie Lake

Bird watching and wildlife viewing are popular activities for picnickers and overnight campers. The lake offers excellent fishing and canoeing/kayaking opportunities.

Mount Robson

Mount Robson is the highest Peak in the Canadian Rockies & an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hiking, biking, boating and wildlife viewing are popular activities.

Naikoon – Misty Meadows Campground

Misty Meadows Campground is a popular campground in Haida Gwaii with vast stretches of beach and endless beach combing and hiking opportunities. The campground is located next to the Naikoon Provincial Park headquarters in Tlell.

Naikoon – Agate Beach Campground

Campground offers an excellent base location for exploring Tow Hill, North Beach and Rose Spit.

Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)

The Park has one of Canada’s most recent lava flows. Several day use sites allow visitors to view both the unique landscape and rich culture of the Nisga’a people. Guided tours to Volcano Cone are available by contacting: [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.bcparks.ca

Lakelse Lake

Lakelse Lake Campground is a perfect place to set up camp for salmon fishing. Situated near Terrace between the Skeena and Kitimat rivers, it has all the facilities necessary to make your stay enjoyable, including showers. Main gate opens at 5:00 am so you don’t miss the morning bite. Lakelse Lake Park is noted for…

Paul Lake

Activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing and a variety of water sports. Firewood is available for sale.

Lac Le Jeune

Activities include fishing, cycling, jogging, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Ice and firewood for sale.

Shuswap Lake

A very popular family destination that offers activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming, water sports and fishing.

Monck

Excellent family camping with opportunities for windsurfing, fishing, boating, hiking, and bird watching. Enjoy the annual Aboriginal Day Festivities June 21st. May – September.

Wells Gray – Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek

Hiking trails, seasonal interpretive programs, canoe rentals, fishing, swimming, and boating.

Kikomun Creek

The park offers various recreational opportunities for families and visitors to view the painted turtles species. Do not disturb, abuse, or remove turtles.

Mount Assiniboine

The most popular hiking trails start from Kootenay National Park to the west and from Spray Lakes, south of Canmore, Alberta. Popular activities include camping, hiking, mountain climbing, as well as fishing and ski touring in the winter. During the summer, campsites are on first come, first serve basis. During summer and winter, reservations can…

Syringa

A popular base camp for families, Syringa offers hiking trails, beach walking, water sports of all kinds & biking. This park has one of the few remaining grassland ecosystems in the Kootenay region making it a hub for wildlife and rare plant/ tree species. First come, first serve sites are also available. May 1 to…

Kokanee Creek

Offering over 1 km of sandy beaches, Kokanee Creek Paddle Sport rentals, hikes with a Park Naturalist, Kokanee Salmon spawning channel with viewing platforms and a Nature Center running Jerry Rangers through July & August and Nelson nearby. Epic mountain biking, Kokanee Marina, Kokanee Mountain Zipline, Balfour Golf Course and Ainsworth Hotsprings all within 30…

Bear Creek

The park offers lakeside camping, over 400 metres of sandy beach, and 5 km of hiking trails in the canyon. Reservations are strongly advised during peak season as the park will now be 100% reservable from March 31 to October 16. Firewood and ice is available for sale. Debit, Credit, Cash are accepted. Open from…

Manning (E.C. Manning)

Manning Park is a popular four-season destination area in British Columbia with driving access to the Sub-Alpine Meadows in the summer. It is also the end point of the Pacific Crest Trail spanning from Mexico to BC. Summer features: camping, hiking, biking, stargazing, horseback riding, bird and wildlife watching, fishing, canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding (boat rentals available) and new playground. Winter features:…

Sasquatch

This park is ideal for small motor (under 10 hp) boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing. Sasquatch Park also offers 7 km of hiking trails, 3 boat launches and canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available at the Hicks Lake boat launch. Winter camping is available at Lakeside/Deer Lake dependant on snowfall levels.

Cultus Lake

This park is one of the most popular destinations in the Lower Mainland, particularly on weekends during the summer. The park is encompassed by a large, warm, freshwater lake surrounded by forest-clad mountains. The lake offers ample opportunities for fishing, hiking, picnicking, and exploring the lake from the comfort of a small motorboat. Canoe, kayak,…

Porteau Cove

Only 45 minute drive north of Vancouver, enjoy the experience of ocean front camping at Porteau Cove. The day-use area offers picnic sites in a grassy area along the shore with gorgeous views of Howe Sound and Anvil Island. Porteau Cove is also accessible by water; a mooring float (with no shore access) is located…

Alice Lake

A camping experience for the whole family with a variety of activities to choose from including walking/hiking trails leading to other lakes, views of the Squamish River and Tantalus Mountain Range, mountain biking, swimming, and a playground. The day-use area includes three picnic areas, each located by sandy beaches with access to the lake. Canoe,…

Gordon Bay

Gordon Bay, on Lake Cowichan, is family vacationing at its best! The warm lake and sandy beach makes for great summer family swimming. In Vancouver Island’s sunniest valley, this area has the highest average temperature in Canada. Spectacular fishing in spring, fall, winter, with waterskiing and windsurfing in the summer. Campground open year round.

Goldstream

Massive trees, majestic waterfalls, a meandering river to the sea, flowers, birds and fascinating fish are but a few of the attractions that draw people to Goldstream. The Goldstream Salmon Run is very popular in the fall. Campground is open year-round; a playground area for children has recently been added.

Bamberton

The 225-meter long sandy beach makes this park an ideal spot for families. Lounge in the sand and enjoy the view, while the kids frolic in the water. Campground open year round.

Rathtrevor Beach

One of the most popular destinations on Vancouver Island, reservations are recommended. Over 2 km of sandy beach and 5.5 km of hiking trails within the park. There are many day trips accessible from Rathtrevor, and it is only 30 minutes from the Nanaimo Ferry Terminal. Camping is available year round.

Saysutshun/Newcastle Island Marine – Newcastle Island

This family friendly park is accessible only by foot passenger ferry or boat. With breathtaking views of the Coastal Mountains and the Harbour City, the island offers a unique natural, historical and cultural experience for visitors.

Horne Lake Caves

In-cave temperatures around 8 degrees C (46 F).Explorers should wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing. Guided tours available year-round. Reserve ahead.

Miracle Beach

A favourite destination for both locals and family camping groups, few locations on Vancouver Island compare to popular Miracle Beach Provincial Park. The campground and surrounding area features a large sandy beach on the ocean ideal for sunbathing, beach combing, and swimming. At low tide, the beach features rich tide pools, perfect for observing a…

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Charlie Lake

Mount Robson

Naikoon – Misty Meadows Campground

Naikoon – Agate Beach Campground

Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)

Lakelse Lake

Paul Lake

Lac Le Jeune

Shuswap Lake

Monck

Wells Gray – Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek

Kikomun Creek

Mount Assiniboine

Syringa

Kokanee Creek

Bear Creek

Manning (E.C. Manning)

Sasquatch

Cultus Lake

Porteau Cove

Alice Lake

Gordon Bay

Goldstream

Bamberton

Rathtrevor Beach

Saysutshun/Newcastle Island Marine – Newcastle Island

Horne Lake Caves

Miracle Beach

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Charlie Lake

Mount Robson

Naikoon – Misty Meadows Campground

Naikoon – Agate Beach Campground

Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)

Lakelse Lake

Paul Lake

Lac Le Jeune

Shuswap Lake

Monck

Wells Gray – Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek

Kikomun Creek

Mount Assiniboine

Syringa

Kokanee Creek

Bear Creek

Manning (E.C. Manning)

Sasquatch

Cultus Lake

Porteau Cove

Alice Lake

Gordon Bay

Goldstream

Bamberton

Rathtrevor Beach

Saysutshun/Newcastle Island Marine – Newcastle Island

Horne Lake Caves

Miracle Beach

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