Region: Vancouver Island

Main Lake Provincial Park on Quadra Island encompasses six lakes and protects a biologically diverse freshwater system that includes more than 72 bird species and 234 plant species. The park, […]

A forested trail leads through the park’s second-growth forest to the viewpoints where visitors will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Baynes Sound and the Chrome Island Lighthouse. Seals […]

Numerous beaches, coves and islets for paddlers to explore. Wildlife viewing. Please respect the adjacent private properties.

A popular destination featuring a sheltered anchorage that offers rustic hiking trails, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Expect to see a stand of old-growth Coastal Douglas Fir, as well as Arbutus […]

This park has a fascinating farm history as the Ruckle family’s involvement with this land dates back to 1872. There are extensive hiking trails, beachcombing and heritage farm buildings to […]

Potential for whale-watching through Ruxton Pass or Pylades Channel. Fires are not permitted in the park or on the beach at any time. Camp stove for cooking only. There are […]

Mount Maxwell’s Baynes Point is one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island offering views of Vancouver Island, surrounding Gulf Islands and Vancouver Mainland.

Interpretive programs run throughout the summer months. Firewood is available for sale.

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.

Special features include sandstone headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows, a tidal lagoon and a long human history with evidence of shell middens.

Area has historical significance for Vancouver Island First Nations. Hiking trails connect to a lovely sandy beach at the head of the Bay, Mt Sullivan and the Nature Trust ecological […]

Has a 4 km ridge rising 328 meters above sea level. From the top, hikers are rewarded with views of Trincomali Channel, Vancouver Island and the Strait of Georgia.

A great spot for picnicking and ferry watching. The park offers excellent views of busy Active Pass, Mayne Island, and the Strait of Georgia.

This popular summer destination is idyllic for enjoying a family picnic. Nearby, the lake offers opportunities for boating, waterskiing and windsurfing.

The park provides access to series of deep, polished rock pools and potholes carved naturally into the sandstone bedrock of Sooke River. It is a favourite day-use destination for families […]

Adjacent to Koksilah River, this undeveloped park offers hiking, picnicking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Camping no longer available.

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 […]

Hiking trails wind through forest across the south and east face of Mount Newton. In spring, the park comes alive with vivid display of wildflowers: blue camas lilies, common red […]

Gowlland Tod provides an excellent and extensive network of over 25 km of hiking trails, offering spectacular vistas, wildlife viewing, and opportunity for nature appreciation. In spring and early summer, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 1,600-meter beach is ideal for exploring and whale watching. Gray whales pass by in spring as they migrate north and then return again in fall. Roaming pods of resident […]

If it’s outdoor recreation you’re after, Cowichan River Park is the place to go. Great for swimming, canoeing, white-water kayaking, tubing, camping, fishing, and hiking. Also, it’s a great place […]

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 […]