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Sidney Spit Marine Park
With a topography that consists of white-sand beaches, the Sidney Spit sandbar, a lagoon, forests and grasslands, Sidney Spit Marine Park is home to a variety of plants and animals, and offers visitors the chance to partake in activities such as hiking, beachcombing, swimming and kayaking. There are campsites in the park and all basic amenities are provided.
Address: . Sidney BC Canada
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Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park
Situated on a peninsula on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, this large, remote wilderness park is home to a variety of rare plant species, fjords, old-growth forests, archealogical sites and rugged mountain ranges. |
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Cadboro Gyro Park
Cadboro Gyro Park is a 5.3 ha beach park. This family friendly recreation area has public washrooms, picnic tables, playing courts, and plenty of green space and playing fields ideal for sports. Other activities including swimming and boating.
Address: 25 minues northeast of downtown Victoria BC CAN
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Fossli Provincial Park
Meaning "waterfall in the valley" in Norwegian, Fossli Provincial Park contains Sproat Lake which is suitable for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Visitors can also make their way to an old homestead located in the park via a short walking trail.
Address: . Port Alberni BC Canada
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Mount Wells Regional Park
Those who make it up the challenging trail that leads to the summit of Mount Wells will enjoy views of Juan de Fuca Strait, Victoria, and Sooke Hills. In the summer the park is covered with wildflowers including the endangered Prairie lupine, which grows nowhere else in Canada.
Address: . Langford BC Canada
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Glendale Gardens & Woodland
Glendale Gardens are situated just north of Victoria on 103 acres of government leased land. The park includes a conservation park, facilities for private and community events and 6 acres of spectacular gardens showcasing over 10,000 varieties of plants. Designed to demonstrate landscaping and gardening techniques suitable for the Pacific Northwest, the gardens take one more step towards a sustainable world.
Address: 505 Quayle Rd. Victoria BC CAN V9E 2J7
 Send an Email  1 250 479-6162
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Bear Hill Regional Park
The topography of this 46ha park was carved out by receding glaciers 15000 years ago. Every spring the park is covered in wildflowers and possible activities include hiking, horseback riding and nature appreciation.
Address: . Victoria BC Canada
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John Dean Provincial Park
This park, located on Mount Newton on the Saanich Peninsula, offers visitors good hiking and picnicking opportunities among the old growth forests and lily pond that are situated here. |
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Strathcona Provincial Park
Strathcona Provincial Park covers 250,000 hectares and is characterized by many mountain peaks, great for hiking. The parks numerous rivers and streams provide great fishing opportunities. Buttle Lake, known for great fishing, also offers many amenities for the visitor, making it a popular day trip spot. Forbidden Plateau also offers commercial services and great hiking. Campgrounds and picnic tables are offered throughout the park.
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Little Huson Regional Cave Park
This park features a maze of underground caves, ideal for caving enthusiasts, or those wishing to try out the sport.
Address: . Woss BC
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Whaleboat Island Provincial Marine Park
This park's steep and rocky banks have insured that it remains undeveloped. Visitors may enjoy padding, boating and fishing here. It is also possible to try to catch a glimpse of the wildlife that may be present including sea lions, killer whales and a variety of bird species such as the American black oystercatcher.
Address: . Nanaimo BC Canada
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Santa Gertrudis-Boca del Infierno Provincial Park
Visitors can view a variety of wildlife including grey whales, killer whales, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, black bears, wolves and deer, and participate in activities such as salt-water sport fishing, kayaking and scuba diving. The nearby town of Yuquot, is a National Historic site. It was the location of a meeting between the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations people and Captain James Cook in 1778 and later on played a role in the international fur trade.
Address: . Yuquot BC Canada
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Bright Angel Park
This charming day-use park features a picnic area, playground, suspension bridge, and numerous hiking trails.
Address: Koksilah Road, Off Trans-Canada Highway Mill Bay BC Canada
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Kennedy River Bog Provincial Park
This day-use park is home to ospreys, Bald eagles, and various duck and songbird species. It is best to canoe or kayak down Kennedy River too see the birds as there are no developed paths in the park.
Address: . Ucluelet BC Canada
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Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Situated 13 km southwest of Parksville, this provincial park boasts two dazzling waterfalls and magnificent trees. Hiking trails, day-use facilities and a campground are all within the 97-hectare area.
Address: Errington Road off Highway 4, southwest of Parksville BC
Send an Email (1) 1 250 248-9460
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The Golf Islands National Reserve
Established in 2003, The Golf Islands National Park Reserve protects a portion of BC's southern Gulf Islands. Throughout the chain of islands, facilities and services are limited but a growing number of campgrounds and trails are being developed.
Address: . Sidney BC CAN
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Spring Beach Recreation Site
Located on Cowichan Lake, this wooded park offers picnic areas to enjoy.
Address: Meade Creek Road Youbou BC Canada
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Arbutus Park
For summer fun, head to Arbutus Park, located on Alder Street. Visitors can enjoy swimming, a picnic area and playground. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer. Other facilities include change rooms and a concrete wharf.
Address: Alder Street Youbou BC Canada
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Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park
The pioneer settler known as Cougar Annie came to this area in 1915 and used the surrounding forest to create a five acre garden, which is now a heritage site dubbed Cougar Annie's Garden. Visitors may tour the site or do some wilderness hiking along the park's many trails.
Address: . Nootka sound BC Canada
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Lakeview Park
This popular park offers a boat launch, opportunities for swimming and fishing, and a picnic area. The large campsite has stunning lake views.
Address: South Shore Road Lake Cowichan BC Canada
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Fuller Lake Park
Fuller Lake attracts many local residents as well as visitors to its shores for swimming or angling. Relax on the ample green space of the community park area or enjoy a picnic at one of the many tables. There is an adventure park and tennis courts for those craving some action.
Address: Poplar Road, off of Fuller Lake Road Chemainus BC
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Rugged Point Provincial Marine Park
Offering views of the beaches and coastlines along Kyuquot Sound and out into the Pacific Ocean, Rugged Point offers a day/picnic area as well as one designated wilderness camping area. Camping is also allowed along the park's western beaches. The park can only be reached by boat and activities for visitors include hiking, sea kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming and surfing.
Address: . Kyuquot BC Canada
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Tahsish-Kwois Provincial Park
At 10,972ha, Tahsish-Kwois is one of the largest provincial parks on Vancouver Island. Established in 1995, the park contains three rivers and two lakes and supports populations of nearly every type of animal that exist on the island including grey wolves, cougars, black bears, raccoons and various bird species.
Address: . Kyuquot BC Canada
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Gordon Bay Provincial Park
Ideally set on the shores of Lake Cowichan, it is easy to see why fishing, camping, windsurfing and swimming are very popular activities at this provincial park. A small but interesting museum pertaining to local history is in the park. Gordon Bay Provincial Park lies 35 km northwest of Duncan and 14 km from Lake Cowichan.
Address: South Shore Road Lake Cowichan BC
Send an Email 1 250 474-1336
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Sydney Inlet Provincial Park
Visitors to this park, which is located between Pretty Girl Lake and Hesquiate Lake in Clayoquot Sound, must access it by boat or float plane. Possible activities include sea kayaking and boating, however canoeing is not recommended.
Address: . Clayoquot Sound BC Canada
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Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
This Estate was the home of the late Robert J. (Bob) Filberg and his wife Florence (McCormack). Master builder William Hagarty supervised the building of the Lodge, which commenced with the clearing of the land in 1929. The Filberg family lived there for many years developing the grounds and several unique outbuildings. After Filberg's death in 1977, the lodge was made a public facility.
Address: 61 Filberg Road Comox BC V9M 2S7
Send an Email (2) 1 250 339-2715
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Memory Island Provincial Park
This tiny island park within Shawnigan Lake can only be reached by boat, canoe or kayak. It has a day-use picnic area and visitors can fish in the surrounding lake. Various species of birds, small mammals, amphibians and reptiles live on the island.
Address: . Shawnigan Lake BC Canada
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Spider Lake Provincial Park
This provincial park is a day-use facility that encompasses 65 hectares. Spider Lake is a great place to enjoy swimming, kayaking and canoeing.
Address: Spider Lake Road off Hwy #19 West of Qualicum Beach BC
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White Ridge Provincial Park
Named for the white limestone that is a prominent throughout, White Ridge Provincial Park features old-growth forest and an extensive cave system. Hunting is allowed in certain areas and caving is only recommended for those with experience. Hikers are urged to take caution on the user-made paths.
Address: . Gold River BC Canada
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Elk Falls Provincial Park
Elk Falls Provincial Park features a large waterfall and some of the best year-round salmon fishing in Canada. the park is located on two kilometres from downtown Campbell River. The campsites are located off the Quinsam River, which is packed with salmon.
Address: . Campbell River BC
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Lower Nimpkish Provincial Park
Situated on the Lower Nimpkish River, the park protects bald eagle nesting sites as well as the territory of a threatened seabird species called Marbeled Murrelet. The park provides opportunities to fish for a wide variety of salmon and trout. As the river is often rough, activities such as swimming, canoeing and kayaking are not recommended.
Address: . Port McNeill BC Canada
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Maquinna Provincial Marine Park
Maquinna Provincial Marine Park is comprised of 1,269 hectares of upland and 1,398 hectares of shore area. The highlight of this marine park is Hot Springs Cove, where hot mineral water falls into several pools, becoming cooler as it descends. Visitors love to soak in the waters. Other park activities include hiking, swimming and sea kayaking.
Address: 37 km (23 mi) northwest of Tofino BC
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