Amenity: Wilderness/backcountry/walk-in camping
Pirates Cove Marine – De Courcy Island
A popular destination for boaters exploring the southern Gulf Islands. The park protects a natural environment perfect for a variety of recreational activities, including kayaking, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, beach exploration […]
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Montague Harbour Marine Park – Galiano Island
Montague Harbour Marine Park on peaceful Galiano Island. Beaches, open meadows, tidal lagoons, towering forests, craggy headlands and abundant bird life are just a few of the things that attract […]
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Discovery Island Marine
Excellent kayaking opportunities make the park a popular destination for visitors and local residents. No fires and no disposal facilities, please practice “Leave No Trace” ethics.
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Dionisio Point – Galiano Island
Special features include sandstone headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows, a tidal lagoon and shell middens that are evidence of the historic Indigenous use of the area, that continues to this […]
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Juan de Fuca
Scenic beauty, spectacular hiking, marine/wildlife viewing, and roaring surf in its course along the Pacific coastline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A 47 km trail from China Beach […]
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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 […]
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Carmanah Walbran
This lush forested sanctuary is one of the most remarkable wild places on Vancouver Island. It contains diverse forest ecosystems, including a large Sitka spruce ecosystem that represents 2% of […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Jedediah Island Marine – Jedediah Island
Jedediah Island Marine Park is located between Lasqueti and Texada islands in the Strait of Georgia off central Vancouver Island. It has long been a popular destination for recreational boaters […]
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Strathcona
Buttle Lake and Ralph River offer serene base camps, from which one can venture out to any of the 52 kilometres of hiking trails in the mountains of the very […]
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Schoen Lake
Schoen Lake, one of the most beautiful parks on Vancouver Island, has countless opportunities for wilderness hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing and swimming. This park is operated by Namgis First Nation.
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Miracle Beach
A favourite destination for both locals and family camping, few locations on Vancouver Island compare to popular Miracle Beach Provincial Park. The campground and surrounding area feature a large sandy […]
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Cape Scott
The park offers more than 115 km of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 km of spectacular remote beaches. There are wolves and bears throughout Cape Scott and visitors should […]
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Broughton Archipelago Marine
The park offers excellent boating and wildlife viewing opportunities. Extremely popular with sea kayakers. Please practice “Leave No Trace” ethics.
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