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Heather-Dina Lakes

The park is comprised of mature, mixed forest and is dotted with numerous, small lakes. Visitors are able to camp, fish, canoe, hike, and view wildlife within a beautiful wilderness setting. Frequently sited wildlife species include moose, black bear, deer, beaver, grouse, eagle, and the common loon.

Ts’il-os

Backcountry enthusiasts enjoy the rugged mountains, clear blue lakes, glaciers, alpine meadows, and waterfalls.

Pine Le Moray

Tucked amidst the rugged Hart Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, Pine Le Moray Provincial Park and Protected Area provides scenic splendor and a welcome retreat for visitors travelling the Hart Highway. The grassy beach is great for setting up the family to enjoy your lake activities for the day. Try your luck for rainbow or brook…

One Island Lake

Activities include bird watching, fishing, swimming and just relaxing. A variety of waterfowl congregate at One Island Lake. Moose, white-tail and mule deer, beaver and black bear are also common to the area. One Island Lake is a popular destination for area anglers. The lake is stocked annually with brook and rainbow trout. The lake also…

Okeover Arm

This site is a good family camping area and is also often used as a starting point for kayakers heading out to Desolation Sound.

Buckinghorse River Wayside

A scenic campground for those traveling the Alaska Highway, Buckinghorse River Provincial Park provides visitors with a chance to view moose or fish for arctic grayling.

Bijoux Falls

Bijoux Falls Provincial Park is a day use park only. This park is easily accessible off Hwy 97 and provides a view of Bijoux Falls with excellent photography opportunities and a pleasant highway rest stop. Toilets, picnic tables and garbage receptacles are provided.

Anderson Flats

Anderson Flats Park offers scenic and recreational values including regionally and provincially significant fishery values. The park provides easy public access to the riverfront on both the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers with excellent recreational fishing and day-use recreation opportunities from June through September for all visitors including children, seniors and individuals with limited mobility.

Beaver Creek

The park includes 19 quiet campsites in treed area, some sites with panoramic views of the Columbia River, great shore & boat fishing for Rainbow & Walleye, swimming in boat launch area, hiking along Columbia River, pet friendly (on leash), fire pits with wood available, on site security. Campground is open from April 1 –…

Ross Lake

This park offers a pleasant beach on the lake that is popular with locals for swimming and afternoon BBQ’s.

Gwillim Lake

Visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, fishing and a viewpoint that provides a panoramic vista of the superb Rocky Mountain scenery.

Swan Lake

This campsite is near the lakeshore and renowned in the area for picnicking, swimming and boating activities.

Moberly Lake

Known for its beautiful sunsets Moberly Lake is easily accessible off Highway 29. The park provides campers wildlife viewing, boating, swimming, family picnicking and Northern Pike and Bull Trout fishing opportunities.

Kiskatinaw

Park is currently closed. Visit bcparks.ca for latest information. Warm water and slow currents of Kiskatinaw River provides for wading and river tubing and fishing. Wildlife viewing includes moose, deer, squirrels, chipmunks and various songbirds.

Charlie Lake

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

Beatton

Wildlife viewing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, mountain bike trails and Walleye and Northern Pike fishing are popular. In winter the park offers 12 km of groomed cross country ski trials as well as snowshoeing trails.

Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain offers travellers and hikers incredible mountain valley views with alpine meadows and lakes. Trails are available for horseback riding with a letter of permission.

Muncho Lake

The expansive wilderness requires visitors practice “Leave No Trace” backcountry camping ethics -pack out what you pack in. There are various trails and the hiking loop to the mineral lick offers opportunities to view big horn sheep. Scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and canoeing/kayaking are also popular at the lake.

Liard River Hot Springs

This park is a popular stopover for tourists travelling the Alaskan Highway and wanting to enjoy the second largest hot spring in Canada. The park is well known for its hot springs in a natural forest setting and lush plant life due to the warmth of the springs.

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.

Jackman Flats

There is an interpretive nature trail & picnic area along with track set cross-country ski trails in winter.

Whiskers Point

Whiskers Point is a relaxing destination for an extended family retreat. It provides lakeside camping with ample opportunity to enjoy the day-use area facilities, swimming, fishing and strolling through the woods.

West Lake

This day-use area park offers all the ingredients for an ideal family outing such as swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. You will also find 15 km of hiking trails. To rent the group picnic shelter available, please go to the BC Parks Reservation system.

Tudyah Lake

Located on the southern shore of Tudyah Lake, the park offers good fishing, canoeing and waterskiing opportunities. Ice fishing is popular here in the winter.

Purden Lake

The park has a popular lakeside trail, and is a great canoeing, fishing, windsurfing and waterskiing destination.

Paarens Beach

The park provides a good location to stay while visiting the many local sites such as the Fort St. James Historic Park.

Eskers

A day-use area for locals and visitors who can enjoy walking and hiking, canoeing, fishing and nature/wildlife viewing at this park.

Crooked River

This park offers secluded campsites, 16 of which are lakeside, a separate day-use area with sandy beaches for swimming and fishing (non-motorized boats only) and 9 km of hiking trails.

Carp Lake

Great fishing and hiking. Check out War Lake Falls. Try island camping.

Beaumont

Located at the southeast end of Fraser Lake, between Fort Fraser and the town of Fraser Lake, the White Swan capital of the world. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and waterskiing are popular lake activities. There is a concrete boat launch located approximately 500 m from the campground. Fraser Lake is famous for its Rainbow trout and…

Pure Lake

A popular spot with locals for swimming and picnicking during the warm summer days.

Naikoon – Tow Hill

Hike to the lookouts on the top of the volcanic plug of Tow Hill or along the Hiellen River to the “Blowhole.”

Naikoon – Tlell River

This popular stop between Skidegate and Masset is the starting point for hikes along the Tlell River to the Pesuta, a log barge that ran aground in 1928.

Naikoon – Mayer Lake

There are a number of Lakes in Naikoon Provincial park, the largest of which is Mayer Lake near the southern edge of the park, just north of the highway between Tlell and Port Clements.

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.

Tyhee Lake

Tyhee Lake is a great place to slow down and take a break with the family; this park is perfect for kids! Stop and play in the water, hike the Aldermere trail or soak up the sun. The surrounding area has plenty to offer with world-class steelhead fishing, abundant hiking, a lively arts and music…

Seeley Lake

This quiet campsite on the lake lies in the shadow of spectacular Roche de Boule, where you can enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and swimming. Fly fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, or visit Ksan, a traditional native village in Old Hazelton.

Meziadin Lake

This lake is known for its excellent fishing, which includes Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Sockeye Salmon. While staying at the park, takea day trip to Stewart and Hyder to see the Bear Glacier, Salmon Glacier, and grizzly bears at Fish Creek during late summer/early fall. Meziadin Lake is the northern edge of the Kermode (or…

Driftwood Canyon

Driftwood Canyon is a great stop to explore an ancient fossil bed. Only a 30-minute drive through the beautiful Bulkley Valley from Tyhee Lake Park. There is a foot bridge and trail leading to a viewing platform and interpretive trail leading to the fossil bed outcropping.

Boya Lake (Tä Ch’ilā)

The glaciated landscape and turquoise water make Boya Lake a must-see destination. Boya Lake is excellent for canoeing and kayaking, with sandy beaches and abundant wildlife, and is a highlight of any trip to Canada’s north. Canoe/kayak rentals are available. New facilities include a playground, a new picnic shelter and lakeside pull through campsites.

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…

Kleanza Creek

The park offers the local community camping and picnicking with an easy 1 km walking trail. The sounds of water and cool breezes make Kleanza Creek a must stop – especially on hot days. Its natural beauty attracts many local residents for special occasions and is used often for wedding photos.

Diana Lake

Diana Lake is a good day-use area and is frequented by local residents; a hiking trail along Diana Creek offers a unique perspective of the coastal rain forest. Diana Lake is a good place to rest if you are waiting for the ferry, and is only a 25-minute drive to the ferry terminal.

Tweedsmuir (South)

Home of amazing scenery, Turner Lake Canoe Chain and the 260m Hunlen Falls.

Ts’il-os

Backcountry enthusiasts enjoy the rugged mountains, clear blue lakes, glaciers, alpine meadows, and waterfalls.

Ten Mile Lake

Very popular recreational destination for local residents and visitors.

Puntchesakut Lake

Beautiful stretch of sandy beach that is easily accessible and has most lake oriented activities.

Lac La Hache

A place for weary travellers, this is a popular, well equipped park.

Horsefly Lake

Popular destination, especially for trolling in the deep lake or fly fishing in the smaller surrounding lakes.

Green Lake

Open rangeland and mixed forests of aspen and lodgepole pine found here are typical of the Cariboo’s landscape.

Downing

Remote atmosphere offers beautiful views of mountains and the 2,245m Mount Bowman.

Chasm

A spectacular display of colour illustrates the park’s rich geology in the Chasm Creek Valley.

Bull Canyon

Ideal stopover to see the beautiful canyon with the glacier blue Chilcotin River flowing past the campground.

Bridge Lake

Small campground that is popular with anglers.

Big Bar Lake

Easily accessible, providing a range of recreation opportunities set in a mountainous backdrop. Popular for fishing.

Walloper Lake

Popular activities include hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing and fishing from the dock. Camping is available at Lac le Jeune Provincial Park 4 km east.

Tunkwa

Tunkwa and Leighton Lakes are world-class trout fishing lakes. Activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing, ATV-ing, and horseback riding. A corral is available to horseback riders at the North Leighton campsite within the park. Wild horses can often be seen grazing the open meadows around Tunkwa Lake. Firewood is available for sale.

Steelhead

The park features a beautiful beach. A boat launch is located nearby in the town of Savona. Activities include fishing, hiking, all types of water sports and cycling. Ice and firewood are available for sale.

Roche Lake

Roche Lake and the surrounding lakes are considered world class trout fishing lakes. Activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing, rock climbing and ATV-ing. Firewood is available for sale.

Paul Lake

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

McConnell Lake

Popular activities include hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing and fishing. Camping is available at Lac le Jeune Provincial Park 2 km west.

Lac Le Jeune

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

Shuswap Lake Marine

Shuswap Lake is one of the most used lakes in British Columbia, especially for houseboats during the summer season. All locations are popular for fishing and water sports.

Shuswap Lake

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

Roderick Haig-Brown (Tsútswecw)

Fascinating place to visit, especially in early Oct. during the annual Adams River Sockeye salmon spawning run.

Herald

Swimming, fishing and bird-watching are popular activities, as is the self-guided nature walk to Margaret Falls. Herald is a great spot to use as a base camp for visiting the many attractions of the Shuswap area.

Skihist

8 km of hiking trails including portions of the Gold Rush Cariboo Wagon Trail; campsites are large, quiet & peaceful offering spectacular views of the Coast Mountain range; park is a great base camp for Stein Valley treks and white-water rafting tours. May – September.

Monck

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

Goldpan

Fishing, train-spotting, white-water rafting, kayaking, and wildlife viewing are popular. May – September.

Alexandra Bridge

Around the original Cariboo Wagon road. An easy walk to historical Alexandra Bridge. Convenient rest stop for passing travellers.

North Thompson River

Although not part of Wells Gray, this is an excellent base camp for exploring the region. Here you will find First Nations historic sites, as well as access to the North Thompson River.

Wells Gray – Spahats Creek

A spectacular waterfall, canyon views, parking for tour buses and large motorhomes.

Wells Gray – Pyramid

Hiking trails, excellent wildlife viewing and Murtle River fishing. No reservations.

Wells Gray – Murtle Lake

North America’s largest canoe-only lake offers 100 km of shoreline, sandy beaches, rustic campsites with outhouses, bear caches and fire rings. There is limited firewood available. Advance pay through BC Parks.

Wells Gray – Mahood Lake

The area features a playground, swimming beach, boat launch, hiking trails and waterfalls. Excellent lake fishing, as well as fly-fishing in local streams.

Wells Gray – Helmcken Falls

World famous Helmcken Falls, are approximately 3 times the height of Niagara Falls.

Wells Gray – Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek

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

Wells Gray – Clearwater Lake/Azure lake

Campsites spread over 52 km on 2 beautiful lakes. Waterfalls, fish and birds abound. There is limited firewood available. Advance pay through BC Parks.

Yahk

This park is near the Moyie River in a quiet forest setting.

Norbury Lake

Norbury Lake encompasses Peckham’s Lake, which is abundant in Rainbow trout. Long stay camping available.

Moyie Lake

The facility is the only public access to the mountain waters of Moyie Lake and features 1,300 metres of developed beach. Long stay camping available during the shoulder season.

Lockhart Beach

This small park provides the only opportunity for camping along the south arm of Kootenay Lake.

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.

Jimsmith Lake

This area promotes swimming and non-motorized boating, as well as tobogganing and ice-skating in the winter.

Whiteswan Lake

The Lussier hot springs are located near the west boundary of the park at kilometre 17.5. Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed at Cave Creek on the north shore of Whiteswan Lake. Visitors must practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics – pack out what you pack in.

Wasa Lake

This park protects a grassland ecosystem, which includes a portion of North America’s most northern Ponderosa Pine forest. The park offers swimming, hiking, cycling, boating and nature viewing opportunities.

Premier Lake

The park encompasses 4 smaller lakes popular for fishing: Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye, and Quartz.

Mount Fernie

This park is a popular destination for mountain biking and fishing in nearby Elk River.

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…

James Chabot

Popular activities include windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking.

Summit Lake

Easily accessible park offering fishing, canoeing and swimming in the lake’s clear refreshing mountain water. Planning a group event at the park? Why not reserve our picnic shelter for your exclusive use. Follow our website for updates on Toad Fest 2023 held mid August annually. Reservations and first come, first serve available all season. bcparks.ca…

McDonald Creek

McDonald Creek is the ideal place to spend several days enjoying kms of beautiful fine sandy beaches, swimming, and relaxing in the nearby commercial Nakusp or halycon Hotsprings. 32 campsites have direct beach access. The park has 18 electrified campsites, a new shower building with flush toilets, and a coin operated full service sani-station with…

Martha Creek

Great fishing, and waterfront campsites on Lake Revelstoke make this park popular with local anglers, boaters and families. The park has one of the few sandy beaches on Lake Revelstoke. With its close proximity to Revelstoke, the park offers access to a wide range of activities and attractions. See bcparks.ca for operation dates. Reservations and…

Blanket Creek

With a safe and family friendly swimming lagoon, adventure playground, historic homestead site and easy access to scenic Sutherland Falls, this park offers enjoyment for the entire family. A great staging area for other recreational opportunities for all ages that include nearby national parks, forest recreation trails for hiking and biking close by. Enjoy local…

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…

Grohman Narrows

Day use park that protects the sensitive habitat of several plants and animals while providing visitors with some views of Kootenay River, Narrows Island and Grohman Narrows. The area provides for nature appreciation with low impact walking trails that meander along the meadow and marshland area then continue to wind through the forest. The area…

Cody Caves

Cody Caves offers spelunkers the opportunity to go underground and view a spectacular range of rock formations and ancient limestone. Access to the caves is by guided tour only, a fee is charged and reservations are required.

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Heather-Dina Lakes

Ts’il-os

Pine Le Moray

One Island Lake

Okeover Arm

Buckinghorse River Wayside

Bijoux Falls

Anderson Flats

Beaver Creek

Ross Lake

Gwillim Lake

Swan Lake

Moberly Lake

Kiskatinaw

Charlie Lake

Beatton

Stone Mountain

Muncho Lake

Liard River Hot Springs

Mount Robson

Jackman Flats

Whiskers Point

West Lake

Tudyah Lake

Purden Lake

Paarens Beach

Eskers

Crooked River

Carp Lake

Beaumont

Pure Lake

Naikoon – Tow Hill

Naikoon – Tlell River

Naikoon – Mayer Lake

Naikoon – Misty Meadows Campground

Naikoon – Agate Beach Campground

Tyhee Lake

Seeley Lake

Meziadin Lake

Driftwood Canyon

Boya Lake (Tä Ch’ilā)

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

Lakelse Lake

Kleanza Creek

Diana Lake

Tweedsmuir (South)

Ts’il-os

Ten Mile Lake

Puntchesakut Lake

Lac La Hache

Horsefly Lake

Green Lake

Downing

Chasm

Bull Canyon

Bridge Lake

Big Bar Lake

Walloper Lake

Tunkwa

Steelhead

Roche Lake

Paul Lake

McConnell Lake

Lac Le Jeune

Shuswap Lake Marine

Shuswap Lake

Roderick Haig-Brown (Tsútswecw)

Herald

Skihist

Monck

Goldpan

Alexandra Bridge

North Thompson River

Wells Gray – Spahats Creek

Wells Gray – Pyramid

Wells Gray – Murtle Lake

Wells Gray – Mahood Lake

Wells Gray – Helmcken Falls

Wells Gray – Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek

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