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Cormorant Channel Provincial Marine Park
This undeveloped provincial marine park is located in the Cormorant Channel, north of Alert Bay. Popular activities include fishing, diving and kayaking. The park is accessible by private boat from Alert Bay or Telegraph Cove. |
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Honeymoon Bay Ecological Reserve
Visit the Honeymoon Bay Ecological Reserve (formerly known as the Sutton Creek Wild Flower Reserve and the Honeymoon Bay Wildflower Reserve) and view dozens of species of wildflowers. The park is noted for its abundance of pink fawn lilies.
Address: South Shore Road Honeymoon Bay BC Canada
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Mesachie Lake Skydome
Mesachie Lake Skydome is located on South Shore Road and features a baseball diamond. A playground is found near the field. For tournaments and other booking inquiries contact Cowichan Lake Recreation.
Address: South Shore Road Mesachie Lake BC Canada
 1 250 745-3712
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Mount Douglas Park
A park with parking and picnic facilities as well as trails that lead to the beach along Cordova Bay and up Mount Douglas. Those who climb to the summit will be rewarded with views of Victoria, Saanich, and the Cascade and Olympic mountains.
Address: . Victoria BC Canada
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He-Tin-Kis Park
This park is best known for the He-Kin-Tis Trail, a 1.1 km boardwalk loop with great views of the bays on the Pacific coast. The trail also connects to the Wild Pacific Trail. Picnic tables and washroom facilities exist in the park.
Address: . Ucluelet BC
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Ronning Gardens
First established in 1910, these gardens feature a unique collection of exotic plants, shrubs and trees from around the world.
Address: . Holberg BC
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Robert V. Ostler (Foreshore) Park
The Robert V. Ostler (or Foreshore) Park contains picnic tables, park and large grassy area perfect for a family picnic. The park is located in the centre of Campbell River, along the shoreline of the Discovery Park.
Address: Centre of Campbell River, alond the shoreline of the Discovery Passage Campbell River
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Somenos Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Birdwatchers will be thrilled to see such waterfowl and songbirds as Trumpeter swans, larks, robins, wrens and herons that inhabit the wetlands and tall grasses around the Somenos Marsh. Viewing platforms and short trails are on the site.
Address: Hwy #1 north of Duncan BC
1 250 746-8383
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Claud Elliot Lake Provincial Park
Established in 1995, the Claud Elliot Lake Provincial Park protects habitat for fish such as salmon, steelhead and trout, and wildlife including Black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, wolves, cougars, black bears and waterfowl. The park's two lakes, Claude Elliot Lake and Fickle Lake, can be utilized by sport fisherman and are also suitable for canoeing, kayaking and swimming.
Address: . Woss BC Canada
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Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
This park is well-known for its fantastic caving opportunities in a network of natural caves, without route markings or lights. A range of guided tours for families and adventure-seekers are also available. A trail from the parking area leads across a suspension bridge over the Big Qualicum River to the Caving Centre. The park is a great place for hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, cycling and picnicking too and there is a day-use area featuring a shallow swimming area.
Address: Horne Lake exit off Hwy 19 or 19A, Qualicum Beach BC CAN
1 250 248-7829
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White River Provincial Park
Dubbed the Cathedral Grove of the North Island because of its Douglas fir and western red cedar trees, White River Provincial Park was the setting for parts of the film the "Scarlet Letter". Visitors to the area, which is an important habitat for black bears, may enjoy fishing in the White River and hunting in designated areas.
Address: . Sayward BC Canada
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
All year hiking, watching the salmon spawning in the fall and picnicking in warm weather are enjoyable activities at this provincial park. On a hot summer day, it is refreshing to swim in the potholes, formed by thousands of years of erosion by the Sooke River. Basic day use amenities exist in the park.
Address: Sooke River Road, 5 km north of West Coast Highway 14, Sooke BC
 Send an Email (2) 1 250 474-1336
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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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Mill Bay Nature Park
Set on just over seven acres, the waterfront Mill Bay Nature Park features walking trails, picnic sites, a viewing platform overlooking Mill Bay, beach walk and a spawning creek. It's a great place for bird and nature viewing.
Address: Hollings Rd. Mill Bay BC CAN
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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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Long Beach
One of the most popular regions of the Pacific Rim National Park, Long Beach is an area of rare breath-taking beauty. The sandy beaches welcome droves of picnickers, beachcombers and strollers each year. This is a perfect area to watch the Pacific Gray Whales travel during spring and fall.
Address: Between Tofino and Ucelet Ucelet BC
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Flores Island Provincial Park
The 10km Walk the Wild Side Trail from Ahousat village to Cow Bay is one of many potential activities in this park. The trail was originally used by the area's First Nations people to access sandy beaches on the island's west side. Along with the trail hiking, fishing, kayaking, beach camping and watching grey whales during their annual migration have made this park a very popular spot for visitors.
Address: . Tofino BC Canada
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Price Park
Price Park features walking trails leading to natural beaches and secluded spots.
Address: End of Miracle Way Youbou BC Canada
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Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park
Access to this undeveloped and remote park is very difficult and can only be done via logging roads. Those who manage to access the park's high elevation plateau will be rewarded with views of Clayoquot sound as well as the old-growth forest which includes Sitka spruce, hemlock and cedar.
Address: . Port Alberni BC Canada
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Robson Bight Ecological Reserve
This ecological reserve is located 20 km south of Telegraph Cove in Johnstone Strait. While the area is actually closed to visitors, good opportunities for camping, boating and whale watching exist just outside the park. |
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Taylor Arm Provincial Park
Located 23 km northwest of Port Alberni, Taylor Arm is close to Sproat Lake and offers group campsites only. A day use area is also on site. Several trails exist to access Sprout Lake.
Address: Hwy #4, northwest of Port Alberni BC
Send an Email (4) 1 250 248-9460
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Benson Creek Falls Regional Park
A 22-hectare (55-acre) forested park located on the lower western slopes of Mt. Benson above Brannen Lake. The steep ravines of Benson and Flynnfall Creeks dissect the park. The park's terrain can be difficult, however, those that visit will find informal trails through the forest, and two sets of waterfalls on Benson Creek. Caution is advised, particularly on the steep trails and when crossing the main creeks as there are no bridges in place.
Address: . Nanaimo BC
Send an Email (1) 1 250 248-3252
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English Country Gardens
At the same site of Anne Hathaway's Cottage (a reproduction of the original in Stratford-Upon-Avon) is a charming English garden complete with thatched cottages and water features. Visitors are welcome to stroll the 5-acres of this estate year round.
Address: 429 Lampson Street Victoria BC V9A 5Y9
Send an Email (6) 1 250 388-4353
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Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park
Newcastle Island became a Provincial Marine Park in 1961, when the nearby city of Nanaimo granted it to the province after having acquired the island from the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1955. Situated in Nanaimo Harbour, Newcastle Island possesses a rich natural and cultural history. The island's shoreline is dominated by steep sandstone cliffs and ledges with some sandy gravel beaches. There are many caves and caverns along the shoreline, providing an appealing contrast to the upland that is covered with Douglas-fir, Arbutus, Garry Oak and Dogwood trees.
Address: Newcastle Island Nanaimo BC
Send an Email (3) 1 250 754-7893
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Clayoquot Sound
Clayoquot (pronounced Klah-kwot) Sound is a lowland coastal temperate rainforest that encompasses 265,000 hectares (654,550 acres) of thickly forested islands, inlets, and valleys. Recently added to the list of United Nations Biosphere Reserves, the area is rich in animal as well as plant life.
Address: . Vancouver Island BC
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Nymph Falls Regional Park
Located on the shores of the Puntledge River in the Comox Valley, this natural park features hiking trails and spectacular views. Visitors enjoy cooling off in the crisp waters of the waterfall's lagoon.
Address: Forbidden Plateau Road Comox BC Canada
Send an Email (3) 1 250 334-6000
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North Island Wildlife Recovery Association
Marvel at such creatures as eagles, raccoons, hawks and owls at this home for the injured or orphaned. Open to the public for wildlife viewing from April until October. Guided tours for groups are possible, but require advanced booking.
Address: 1240 Leffler Road Errington BC
Send an Email (2) 1 250 248-8534
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God's Pocket Marine Park
Located 20 km northwest of Port Hardy, and accessed by floatplane or boat, this group of small islands offers a range of activities, including scuba diving, kayaking and whale watching.
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Bowen Park
Bowen is a 90-acre park located in downtown Nanaimo. The park is full of walking trails that meander past a nature centre, little waterfall, colourful gardens and more. The pak also offers lawn bowling, disc golf and swimming.
Address: 500 Bowen Road Nanaimo BC
1 250 714-0855
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Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park
At 4124 ha, this is the largest park in the Victoria region. It was established in 1997 and access to the public is currently prohibited.
Address: . Sooke BC Canada
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Philip and Joy Paull's Garden
This 2 acre garden, located just 5 km north of Ladysmith in Cassidy, features everything from over 500 types of rhododendrons, to rare species of trees, to rose gardens, a bog garden and ponds. Groups tours can be arranged.
1 250 245-8667
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