A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Adams Lake (Bush Creek Site)

Thompson - Thompson River and Shuswap

Size: 56 Ha
Facilities: 33 campsites, pit toilets, gravel boat launch.
Location: On the southwestern shore of Adams Lake, 15 km from Highway 1 at Squilax. Take the Holding / Adams Lake West road- off the Squilax-Anglemont Rd.
Activities include hiking, cycling, swimming and fishing.

Alexandra Bridge

Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley

Size: 55 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: 40 km north of Hope via the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy #1).
The day-use area is around the site of the original Cariboo Wagon road. Easy walk to historical Alexandra Bridge, but be careful of railway track crossing. A convenient rest stop and picnicking area for passing travelers (picnic tables and pit toilets available).

Alice Lake

Lower Mainland - Sea-to-Sky

Size: 396 Ha
Facilities: 108 campsites, two shower/ flush washrooms buildings, and a sani-station located across from the gatehouse at the campground entrance.
Location: Alice Lake is located on Highway 99, 13 km north of Squamish.
A camping experience for the whole family with a variety of activities to choose from including walking/hiking trails leading to views of the Squamish River and Tantalus Mountain Range, mountain biking, swimming, and a playground. Electrical services (30A/125V) are available at sites 1-55 and at group site A, for an additional fee. The day-use area includes three picnic areas each located by sandy beaches with access to the lake and swimming floats. Interpretive programs are available July and August. Firewood and ice are available for sale. Two group campsites are available and can be reserved by calling (604) 986-9371.

Allison Lake

Okanagan - Manning/Similkameen

Size: 23 Ha
Facilities: 24 campsites and a day-use picnic area next to the lake.
Location: 28 km north of Princeton along Highway 5A.
This is a convenient spot located on the scenic Hwy 5A.

Arrow Lakes - Shelter Bay

Kootenay - West Kootenay North

Size: 93 Ha
Facilities: 17 lakeside campsites, boat launch and swimming beach.
Location: 50 km south of Revelstoke on Highway 23 South, along the shores of Upper Arrow Lake Reservoir, close to the Shelter Bay/Galena Bay Ferry.
A popular destination for fishermen and boaters. Lakeside campsites offer views of the surrounding towering mountains.

Back to Top

Bamberton

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 28 Ha
Facilities: 50 campsites and day-use area on beach.
Location: 45 km north of Victoria off Highway 1. Turn east off Highway 1 onto Mill Bay Road, near north end of scenic Malahat Drive. Bamberton Park is a 5-minute drive south of Mill Bay.
The 225-meter long sandy beach makes this park an ideal spot for families. Lounge in the sand and enjoy the view, while the kids frolic in the water. Campground open year round.

Bear Creek

Okanagan - South/Central

Size: 178 Ha
Facilities: 122 campsites with upgraded flush toilets, showers, sani-station, concession, playground, and picnic area.
Location: Turn north on Westside Road off Highway 97, 9 km west of Kelowna.
The park offers lakeside camping, over 400 metres of sandy beach, and 5 km of hiking trails in the canyon. Interpretive programs run during the summer. Firewood is available for sale. Parking fees apply in day-use parking areas. Open from March 28 to mid October (weather dependent).

Bear Glacier Picnic Site

Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37

Size: 542 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, pit toilets.
Location: 24 km west of Meziadin Junction (Highway 37/37A).
The best view of Bear Glacier is from the highway, 1 km west of the picnic site. Goats, grizzlies and black bears are seen on avalanche paths and mountain slopes. At least 18 glaciers can be seen from the highway at Bear Pass.

Beatton

Peace - South

Size: 310 Ha
Facilities: 39 campsites on Charlie Lake, a boat launch, a group day-use/picnic area, ball diamond, and playground.
Location: 13 km northwest of Fort St. John off Highway 97.
Wildlife viewing, swimming, hiking, picnicking and Walleye and Northern Pike fishing are popular. In winter the park offers 12 km of groomed cross country ski trials.

Beaumont

Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97

Size: 192 Ha
Facilities: 49 campsites, day-use area on an expansive sandy beach, a playground, boat launch and sani-station.
Location: 134 km west of Prince George on Highway 16.
The park offers a beautiful, expansive sandy beach for swimming. There is a self-guided interpretive trail and a marsh abundant with birds and beavers.

Back to Top

Big Bar Lake

Cariboo - Cariboo

Size: 332 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds with 46 campsites, day-use area, playground, boat launch, self-guided trail.
Location: 42 km northwest of Clinton on Highway 97 (8 km paved, then 34 gravel).

Birkenhead Lake

Lower Mainland - Sea-to-Sky

Size: 9755 Ha
Facilities: 94 campsites and one wilderness campsite with bear cache and pit toilet, sani-station, day-use area.
Location: Birkenhead Lake is located 22 km west of D’Arcy and 90 km north of Whistler off Hwy 99.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of wilderness camping from the comforts of a drive-in campground only three hours north of Vancouver or an hour north of Pemberton. Campfires are not permitted at the wilderness site or in the backcountry, however they are permitted in the campground. Spacious day-use area includes sandy beaches, several picnic sites, designated swimming area with swim float, and concrete boat launch. You will also find over 11 km of hiking and mountain biking trails. Canoe rentals are available. Firewood is available for sale.

Blanket Creek

Kootenay - West Kootenay North

Size: 318 Ha
Facilities: 63 campsites, sani-station, day-use area, toilets, playground.
Location: 24 km south of Revelstoke on Highway 23.
With a warm 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 included nearby national parks, hiking and mountain biking trails, and hotsprings.

Boundary Creek

Okanagan - Boundary Region

Size: 2 Ha
Facilities: 18 campsites, flush toilets.
Location: 4 km west of Greenwood on Highway 3.
A slagheap and crumbling stack near the park mark the site of the BC Copper Co. smelter, which employed 400 people between 1901 and 1918. Firewood is available for sale. Open from May 15 to Sept. 17 approx.

Bowron Lake

Cariboo - Bowron Lake

Size: 149207 Ha
Facilities: 25 campsites, approximately 54 wilderness campsites along the world-renowned canoe circuit.
Location: About 120 km east of Quesnel. From Quesnel follow Highway 26 to Barkerville. From here continue 27 km to the park on a wide, well-graded dirt road.

Back to Top

Boya Lake

Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37

Size: 4597 Ha
Facilities: 50 campsites, pit toilets, hand pump fed by an artesian spring, boat launch, and mooring float.
Location: Located 81 km south of Cassiar / Alaska Highway Junction.
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. Boya Lake Provincial Park Campground has a 10 HP boat motor restriction. Canoe/kayak rentals are available.

Brandywine Falls

Lower Mainland - Sea-to-Sky

Size: 143 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area and pit toilets.
Location: On Highway 99, 47 km north of Squamish.
Brandywine Falls no longer offers overnight camping in this park. The day-use area has been expanded for guests to enjoy the spectacular 70-meter falls and view of Daisy Lake. A short walk from Brandywine Falls' viewing platform, along a short gentle trail, is another new viewpoint of the magnificent Black Tusk. There are existing trails to the Cal Cheak Suspension Bridge (2 hour return) and the Whistler Bungee Bridge (1 hour return).

Bridge Lake

Cariboo - Cariboo

Size: 11 Ha
Facilities: 13 campsites, 3 walk-in tent sites, day-use area with picnic tables, pit toilets, parking area, water hand pump, paved boat launch.
Location: 51 km east of 100 Mile House, along Highway 24.

Bromley Rock

Okanagan - Manning/Similkameen

Size: 149 Ha
Facilities: 17 campsites and day-use area.
Location: 21 km east of Princeton on the Similkameen River right off Highway 3.
Located across from a striking rock bluff along the Similkameen River. The day-use is very popular for picnicking and swimming. This area of the Similkameen River is very popular with kayakers.

Bull Canyon

Cariboo - Cariboo

Size: 369 Ha
Facilities: 20 campsites, day-use area, pit toilets, water hand pump.
Location: 6 km west of Alexis Creek, off Highway 20.

Back to Top

Carmanah Walbran

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 16,450 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area and wilderness camping.
Location: There are three access routes to the park via gravel roads from Lake Cowichan, Port Renfrew and Port Alberni.
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 BC's remaining old-growth forest. It is home to some of world's largest spruce trees and 1,000 year-old cedars.

Carp Lake

Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97

Size: 38149 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds at War Lake (12 sites) and Carp Lake (90 sites) with a day-use area, playground, double boat launch and sani-station.
Location: 141 km north of Prince George by Highway 97 via McLeod Lake.
Carp Lake is renowned for its Rainbow Trout fishing. There is an extensive hiking trail system gaining you access to remote sandy beaches, fly-fishing on the McLeod River and spectacular War falls. Carp Lake also offers user-maintained walk-in campsites on 3 boat accessible wilderness islands.

Cathedral

Okanagan - Manning/Similkameen

Size: 33272 Ha
Facilities: 3 backcountry campgrounds at Quiniscoe Lake (30 sites), Lake of the Woods (28 sites) and Pyramid Lake (12 sites).
Location: 3 km west of Keremeos off Highway 3. Take Ashnola Road from the highway and cross a red covered bridge. 10 km later the pavement ends and the Ashnola Forest Service Road, which leads into the park, begins. This road extends 48 km upstream to the south end of the Ashnola Valley.
Cathedral Park is a very popular hiking area, but the season can be very short due to the high elevation and potential for snow. The season is generally the end of June to early October. No vehicles are allowed into the core area on the private access road. Cathedral Lakes Lodge provides jeep transportation service (fee for service) from the base area to the Lodge next to Quiniscoe Lake in the park’s core area, 16 km away.

Champion Lakes

Kootenay - West Kootenay South

Size: 1426 Ha
Facilities: 95 campsites in between the 2nd and 3rd lake. 2 day-use picnic areas, boat launch, sani-station and flush toilet facilities.
Location: 6 km northeast of Fruitvale off Highway 3B, or 8 km west of Highways 3 and 3B junction.
This park includes a chain of picturesque small lakes, offers 6.5 km of hiking trails, excellent fishing (non-motorized boats only), canoeing, mountain biking and swimming.

Charlie Lake

Peace - South

Size: 85 Ha
Facilities: 57 campsites, a day-use area, a playground, boat launch and sani-station.
Location: 11 km north of Fort St. John at the junction of the Alaskan Highway and Highway 29.
Bird watching and wildlife viewing are popular activities for picnickers and overnight campers. The lake offers excellent fishing and canoeing/kayaking opportunities

Back to Top

Chasm

Cariboo - Cariboo

Size: 3067 Ha
Facilities: Viewpoint and parking area, no developed picnic site, pit toilets.
Location: Along Chasm Creek, 16 km north of Clinton on Highway 97, then 4 km east onto paved road or 15 km southwest of 70 Mile House, off Highway 97.

Chilliwack Lake

Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley

Size: 9258 Ha
Facilities: 146 campsites, small beach area next to boat launch, sani-station, playground and pit toilets.
Location: 64 km southeast of Chilliwack, 40 km down Chilliwack Lake Road.
Chilliwack Lake is a popular park for hiking, fishing, small motor-boating, canoeing and kayaking. It’s 40 km of hiking trails are great for wildlife viewing and enjoying nature.

Christie Memorial

Okanagan - South/Central

Size: 3 Ha
Facilities: Day-use picnic area, change house, pit/flush toilets.
Location: On Skaha Lake at the town of Okanagan Falls, Hwy 97.
The park provides swimming and a beach area on the south shoreline of Skaha Lake.

Christina Lake

Okanagan - Boundary Region

Size: 6 Ha
Facilities: Day-use picnic area, flush toilets, change house.
Location: Off Hwy 3, in the town of Christina Lake.
The lake has a reputation of being one of the warmest lakes in all of Canada, and is very popular with families with its 300 metres of fine sandy beach. The closest provincial park campground with overnight accommodation is Gladstone (Texas Creek campground), 10 km east of Christina Lake.

Cody Caves

Kootenay - West Kootenay South

Size: 63 Ha
Facilities: Underground caves, pit toilets, parking lot.
Location: 3 km north of Ainsworth on Hwy 31, off highway on 10 km gravel road.
Cody Caves offers spelunkers the opportunity to go underground and view a spectacular arrange of rock formations and ancient limestone. Access to the caves is by guided tour only, a fee is charged and reservations are required. Call (250) 353-7364 or e-mail caves@netidea.com for more information.

Back to Top

Conkle Lake

Okanagan - Boundary Region

Size: 587 Ha
Facilities: 34 campsites, 2 group sites, picnic area, boat launch, sandy beach, hiking trails, pit toilets, hand water pump.
Location: There are 2 access points: one is off Highway 33, just north of Westbridge and the other is off Highway 3, about 6 km east of Bridesville. Follow signs along the forest service roads. May be unsuitable for low clearance vehicles.
A secluded lake in the sub-alpine Kettle Valley area that offers rainbow trout fishing, swimming and hiking. Firewood is available for sale. Open May 1 to Labour Day approx.

Coquihalla Canyon

Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley

Size: 159 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Off Highway 5, north of Hope.
This spectacular day-use area highlights the Canadian Pacific Railway route over 3 mountain ranges at the top of the Coquihalla Gorge. In sections, the river has cut a 100-metre channel into solid granite. This is the location of the Othello Tunnels. Day-use pay parking is in effect. A concession stand service is available during the summer months.

Cortes Island - Mansons Landing

Vancouver Island - North

Size: 100 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, pit toilets, information shelter, hiking trails.
Location: On Cortes Island, accessible by boat or car ferry from Campbell River via Quadra Island. Moorage available at adjacent federal government wharf (space permitting).
Visitors to Mansons Landing can enjoy the saltwater lagoon with a natural 365-metre spit and the fresh water swimming on Hague Lake. No camping permitted at this park; however, camping is available at nearby Smelt Bay Provincial Park.

Cortes Island - Smelt Bay

Vancouver Island - North

Size: 16 Ha
Facilities: 22 campsites and 350 metres of sandy beach. There are 2 nearby day-use parks at Hague Lake and Mansons Landing.
Location: On Cortes Island, which is accessible by ferry from Quadra Island.
Campground is located in a forested setting. The day use area features a sand and pebble beach that is good for marine exploration at low tide.

Cowichan River

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 1414 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds - Stoltz Pool (43 sites) and Skutz Falls (29 sites), 2 group sites -Stoltz Pool and Horseshoe Bend.
Location: There are 3 main access points off Highway 18 south of Duncan.
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 to take it easy in the sun; you're bound to find something to do in this "recreation corridor". Stoltz Pool is open year round.

Back to Top

Crooked River

Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97

Size: 970 Ha
Facilities: 90 campsites, showers, flush toilets, day-use area, playground and boat launch.
Location: 70 km north of Prince George on Highway 97.
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.

Cultus Lake

Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley

Size: 2651 Ha
Facilities: 4 campgrounds at Clear Creek (82 sites), Delta Grove (57 sites), Entrance Bay (52 sites) and Maple Bay (104 sites), and 2 large day-use areas. Day-use pay parking is in effect. 2 group sites at Honeymoon Bay. Sani-station and two boat launches are available.
Location: 11 km southwest of Chilliwack.
This park is one of the most popular and busiest destinations in the Lower Mainland, particularly on weekends during the summer. The park is surrounded by a large, warm freshwater lake and forest-clad mountains which offers ample opportunities for fishing, hiking and picnicking. This is a very popular lake for boating and waterskiing.

Cypress

Lower Mainland - Sea-to-Sky

Size: 3012 Ha
Facilities: 4 backcountry/walk-in campsites along the Howe Sound Crest trail, two day-use/picnicking areas, parking area, pit and flush toilets.
Location: Location: Access road off Hwy #1 and Hwy 99 in West Vancouver. From City of Vancouver, cross the Lions Gate Bridge to the Upper Levels Highway via Taylor Way.
This park, located on the North Shore Mountains, is very popular for hiking and skiing enthusiasts visiting the Vancouver area. No matter what the season or the weather, the park is an enjoyable place to visit and view the outlying areas of Vancouver. You'll find many km of hiking trails, some of which are wheelchair accessible. Please ride bicycles on roadways only.

De Courcy Island - Pirates Cove Marine

Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf Islands

Size: 31 Ha
Facilities: 12 campsites, 2 dinghy docks, and mooring rings for larger vessels.
Location: Located at the SE end of De Courcy Island, 16 km SE of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
Potential for whale-watching through Ruxton Pass or Pylades Channel. Fires are not permitted in the park or on the beach at any time. Bring a camp stove for cooking. Racoons are numerous - remember to store food in containers. There are no disposal facilities and a strictly enforced "leave no trace" policy "pack out everything you pack in." Open from May 15 to Sept. 15.

Denman Island - Fillongley

Vancouver Island - North

Size: 23 Ha
Facilities: 10 campsites.
Location: Take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay (take Buckley Bay Exit 101 off Highway 19) and follow the signs.
Fillongley's campsites are located on the east shore of the Island and contain the old homestead remains of George Beadnell, who built his estate there at the start of the 1900's.

Back to Top

Denman Island - Sandy Island Marine

Vancouver Island - North

Size: 18 Ha
Facilities: Walk-in campsites with one pit toilet; no other facilities.
Location: Just off the northern tip of Denman Island. Take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay (take Buckley Bay Exit 101 off Highway 19) and follow the signs.
Sandy Island is marine accessible or walkable during low tide when a sandy spit between the two islands appears.

Diana Lake

Skeena - Terrace/Prince Rupert

Size: 233 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, pit toilets, picnic shelter, hand water pump.
Location: 16 km east of Prince Rupert on Highway 16.
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.

Discovery Island Marine

Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf Islands

Size: 61 Ha
Facilities: 12 campsites (open field), one pit toilet.
Location: 2 nautical miles East of Victoria offshore from Oak Bay. The park is the southern part only; the northern portion is Indian Reserve lands and should not be entered without permission.
Approach with caution as there are many rocks and islets. Currents in Haro Strait may be strong. There is no sheltered anchorage. There are no disposal facilities and a strictly enforced "leave no trace" policy "pack out everything you pack in." There is no water supply and NO fires are permitted. Open from May 1 to Sept. 30.

Downing

Cariboo - Cariboo

Size: 100 Ha
Facilities: 18 walk-in campsites, vehicle parking area, day-use area, water, pit toilets, gravel boat launch.
Location: 18 km southwest of Clinton off Highway 97 onto Kelly Lake Road (paved).

Driftwood Canyon

Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37

Size: 21 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, picnic tables, pit toilets.
Location: 18 km north of Smithers on Old Babine Lake Road.
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 display at the base of the fossil bed outcropping.

Back to Top

Dry Gulch

Kootenay - East Kootenay North

Size: 29 Ha
Facilities: 26 campsites, toilets.
Location: 4.5 km south of Radium Hot Springs off Highway 93/95.
This cozy campground offers a shady retreat under the peaks of the Standford Range amid the Rocky Mountains.

E.C. Manning

Okanagan - Manning/Similkameen

Size: 70844 Ha
Facilities: 355 campsites at 4 campgrounds: Lightning Lakes (143 sites), Coldspring (64 sites), Hampton (99 sites) and Mule Deer (49). Ten wilderness backcountry camping areas are available with a total of 55 sites. Day-use area, group sites, flush toilets, showers, sani-station. Day-use pay parking is in effect.
Location: The western entrance is 26 km east of Hope, and the eastern portal is 52 km west of Princeton, both off Highway 3.
Manning Park is one of the most popular destination areas in British Columbia. Hiking trails are abundant with hike lengths ranging from 15 minutes to 5 or 6 days. Canoe/kayak rentals available at Lightning Lake (no mo¬tor boats allowed). This park is a very popular winter destination as well. Winter camping (for a fee) is also available.

Elk Falls

Vancouver Island - North

Size: 1,087 Ha
Facilities: 122 campsites with 2 flush bathrooms and a sani-station.
Location: 3 km north of Campbell River on Highway 28 toward Gold River.
There are viewing platforms at the 25-metre Elk Falls and along Campbell River. The park has 12 km of trails meandering through forest, riverside and around the falls, highlighting the 2001 Millennium Trail section. The campground offers riverside sites and great fishing and snorkeling opportunities.

Ellison

Okanagan - North

Size: 200 Ha
Facilities: 71 campsites, 2 yurt rentals, playground, flush toilets, showers, picnic facilities, and a scuba dive park.
Location: 16 km from the junction of Highway 97 and 25th Avenue in Vernon.
Ellison's spacious campsites are situated in a Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir setting and its beaches offer a fun-filled family adventure. For your recreation pleasure, 6 km of easy hiking trails and a volleyball net await you. Please call (250) 545-9943 for more information. Open from Apr. 1 to Oct. 30.

Englishman River Falls

Vancouver Island - Central

Size: 97 Ha
Facilities: 105 campsites and a day-use area on the Englishman River.
Location: 13 km southwest of Parksville. Take Errington Road off Highway 4A, toward Port Alberni. Directional signs are posted on main highways.
Englishman River Falls is encompassed by an old growth Douglas Fir forest, which surrounds captivating cascading falls. There are some pools at the bottom of the falls for wading or soaking. 3 km of trails cross the river twice with viewpoints overlooking the falls. Just minutes from Coombs with the Goats on the Roof.

Back to Top

Eskers

Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97

Size: 3979 Ha
Facilities: Day-use/picnicking site, wheelchair accessible, water hand pump, pit toilets.
Location: 40 km northwest of Prince George off Highway 97 onto Chief Lake Road for 27 km.
A day-use area for locals and visitors who can enjoy walking and hiking, canoeing, fishing and nature/wildlife viewing at this park.

Exchamsiks River

Skeena - Terrace/Prince Rupert

Size: 18 Ha
Facilities: Boat launch, interpretive trail, 2 day-use areas.
Location: 50 km west of Terrace.
One of the day-use areas features a year-round boat launch, and the other a 0.5 km interpretive walk through old-growth forest. Exchamsiks River Park contains a rare Sitka spruce-salmon berry red listed plant community. The giant Sitka Spruce trees play an important role in this ecosystem. Hydrology, aspect, soil, plant composi¬tion, age, and topography have all combined over a long time to make this forest unique.

Fintry

Okanagan - North

Size: 361 Ha
Facilities: 100 campsites, 3 group sites, 2 picnic shelters, showers, flush toilets, a picnic and day-use area, boat launch, and 1 yurt rental.
Location: 34 km north of Kelowna on Fintry Delta Road or 49 km south of Vernon on the northwest side of Okanagan Lake.
Fintry Park's 2 km of lakefront offers a variety of swimming and water sport opportunities. A short hike will take you to the spectacular Shorts Creek waterfalls. The colourful history of Fintry can be relived through tours of the heritage buildings. Call (250) 260-3590 for more information. Open from Apr. 1 to Oct. 30.

French Beach

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 59 Ha
Facilities: 69 campsites (including one group site), large day-use area with playground, sani-station.
Location: Via Highway 14, 20 km west of Sooke. Directional signs posted.
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 killer whales, as well as otters, seals, sea lions can be seen offshore. Campground is open year round.

Gabriola Island

Vancouver Island - Central

Size: 38 Ha
Facilities: 3 day-use parks on the island; Gabriola Sands (6 ha.), Sandwell (12 ha.) and Drumbeg (20 ha.).
Location: Take the BC Ferry from Nanaimo. All day-use areas are accessible by road.
All 3 parks allow for spectacular vistas of the Strait of Georgia, making them a great day trip adventure from Rathtrevor Beach or Englishman River Falls.

Back to Top

Galiano Island - Bellhouse

Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf Islands

Size: 2 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area
Location: Burrill Point, a short walk west from the ferry dock at Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island.
This small day-use park on scenic Galiano Island is a great spot for picnicking and ferry watching. The park offers excellent views of busy Active Pass, Mayne Island, and the Strait of Georgia.

Galiano Island - Bodega Ridge

Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf Islands

Size: 233 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Three-quarters of the way along the island from the ferry terminal. Access by Cottage Way from Porlier Pass Road.
The park features 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. Park has no developed facilities.

Galiano Island - Dionisio Point

Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf Islands

Size: 142 Ha
Facilities: 30 walk-in campsites.
Location: Located at the northern tip of Galiano Island at the entrance to Porlier Pass from the Strait of Georgia. Approach at slack tide; currents in Porlier Pass can reach 9 knots. Anchorage is exposed to westerly winds.
Special features include sandstone headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows and a tidal lagoon. Shell middens along the shore contain many archaeological clues to the history of earlier cultures. Open from May 15 to Sept. 15. The Park is "marine access only"; there is no bicycle or vehicle access to the park. Fires are NOT permitted.

Galiano Island - Montague Harbour Marine Park

Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf Islands

Size: 97 Ha
Facilities: 25 drive-in sites, 15 walk-in sites, and 35 mooring buoys. There is a floating nature house, amphitheatre, group shelter, dock, boat launch and a day-use area.
Location: Located on Montague Park Road, SW side of Galiano Island, approximately 10 km from the Sturdies Bay ferry terminal. BC Ferries provides vehicle and passenger service.
Interpretive programs run throughout the summer months. There are 13 drive-in sites available for reservations from mid-May to mid-Sept, and all walk-in sites are reservable during that period. A group shelter site, located in the walk-in campground, can be reserved as of March 1st. Open year round with full service/full fee from March 15 to Oct. 31. Firewood is for sale or bring your own.

Garibaldi

Lower Mainland - Sea-to-Sky

Size: 194650 Ha
Facilities: Wilderness/backcountry camping and picnic areas throughout park. Overnight shelter is available at Elfin Lakes on a first-come, first-served basis. Small huts are available at Wedgemont Lake and Russet Lake. Open year round.
Location: Off Hwy 99 in the Coast Mountains, 70 km north of Vancouver.
Named after 2,678m Mount Garibaldi, this park is known for its natural beauty combined with over 90 km of hiking opportunities. Garibaldi Park's rich geological history, diverse vegetation, snow-capped mountains, iridescent waters, abundant wildlife and scenic vistas all contribute to the immense beauty, and make it a year round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors must practice the “Leave No Trace” camping ethic - pack out what you pack in. The trailheads for Black Tusk and Diamondhead trails are maintained by Sea to Sky Park Services. For more information on backcountry camping, please visit http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/.

Back to Top

Gladstone

Okanagan - Boundary Region

Size: 39387 Ha
Facilities: Texas Creek Campground - 63 campsites, flush toilets, boat launch. Also Marine Sites - 8 rustic sites accessible by boat only.
Location: 20 km northeast of Grand Forks on Highway 3 at the north end of Christina Lake.
Located in the Monashee Mountains, Gladstone offers beautiful pockets of sandy beaches. The park offers 48 km of hiking trails as well as backcountry horseback trails. No day-use/picnic area in the campground. Firewood is available for sale. Camping fees apply at Texas Creek and Marine Sites. Marine Sites: user maintain. Campground open from May 1 to Sept. 21 approx.

Golden Ears

Lower Mainland - Greater Vancouver

Size: 62450 Ha
Facilities: : 3 campgrounds at Gold Creek (148 sites), Alouette (205 sites) and North Beach (55 sites). Backcountry camping is available at Alder Flats on the West Canyon Trail and Panorama Ridge at Golden Ears. There are 2 group sites, 3 day-use areas, boat launch and sani-station available. Day-use pay parking is in effect. Showers and flush toilets are available at Gold Creek and Alouette.
Location: 11 km north of Maple Ridge via Highway 7.
A very popular park for hiking canoeing, kayaking, motorboating, swimming, horse trail riding and fishing. • Canoe rentals are available at South Beach day-use area. Winter camping (for a fee) is also available.

Goldpan

Thompson - Merritt

Size: 5 Ha
Facilities: 14 campsites; picnic area; pit toilets.
Location: On the south shore of the Thompson River, 10 km south of Spences Bridge on the Trans Canada Highway.
Fishing, train-spotting, white-water rafting, kayaking, and wildlife viewing are popular. May - September, phone (250) 455-2708.

Goldstream

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 477 Ha
Facilities: 173 campsites, day-use/picnic area on Goldstream River, Freeman King Nature House (www.vislandcamping.com). 2 large group sites, hiking trails, including Mt. Finlayson, amphitheatre, sani-station, shower buildings, flush toilets.
Location: 16 km northwest of Victoria on the Trans Canada Highway.
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 Run is very popular in the fall. Campground is open year round.

Gordon Bay

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 51 Ha
Facilities: 134 campsites, group site, day-use area at beach, boat launch, swimming area, playground, amphitheatre, 2 shower buildings, flush toilets.
Location: 35 km northwest of Duncan. Access off Highway 1.
Gordon Bay, on Lake Cowichan, is family vacationing at its best! Warm lake/sandy beach makes for great summer family swimming. In Vancouver Island's sunniest valley, this area has the highest average temperature in Canada. Spectacular fishing in spring, fall, winter, with waterskiing and windsurfing in the summer. Campground open year round.

Back to Top

Gowlland Tod

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 1,219 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area with picnic area.
Location: East side of Saanich Inlet. 3 park access points: Tod Inlet, Mackenzie Bight, and Caleb Pike.
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, moss-covered rocky knolls come alive with colourful, vibrant wildflowers. Tod Inlet provides boaters a view of the Butchart Gardens fireworks display in July and August.

Green Lake

Cariboo - Cariboo

Size: 347 Ha
Facilities: 3 campgrounds: Emerald Bay (51 sites); Sunset View (54 sites); and Arrowhead (16 high-density, smaller sites).
Location: 16 km northeast of 70 Mile House off Highway 97 along North Bonaparte Road, or approximately 18 km south of Highway 24 at Lone Butte. There are signs from Watch Lake Road.

Grohman Narrows

Kootenay - West Kootenay South

Size: 10 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, picnic tables.
Location: About 4 km west of Nelson on Highway 3A along the Kootenay River.
Local community outdoor recreational opportunities.

Gwillim Lake

Peace - Tumbler Ridge

Size: 32458 Ha
Facilities: 54 campsites available on first-come, first-serve basis, pit toilets, boat launch.
Location: Located 56 km southeast of Chetwynd; take Highway 29 south off Highway 97 (paved access).
A half-hour's drive from Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge and the massive Northeast Coal development, visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, fishing and a viewpoint that provides a panoramic vista of the superb Rocky Mountain scenery.

Halkett Bay

Lower Mainland - Sea-to-Sky

Size: 309 Ha
Facilities: 3 walk-in campsites and 1 marine mooring buoy.
Location: In Howe Sound, on south eastern shore of Gambier Island, 15 km from Horseshoe Bay.
Halkett Bay offers backcountry camping in a marine environment, minutes north of Horseshoe Bay by boat. The mooring buoy is on a first come, first served basis. Access to land is available using the small float and dock. Dinghies are permitted to be tied up for extended periods of time. Campfires not permitted at this park.

Back to Top

Haynes Point

Okanagan - South/Central

Size: 38 Ha
Facilities: 41 campsites, day-use area, boat launch, flush toilets.
Location: 2 km south of Osoyoos off Highway 97.
Surrounded by warm water and sandy beaches, Haynes Point is a popular destination area in the Okanagan Valley. The park has 80 metres of boardwalk and a viewing platform overlooking a natural marsh. There is a 7 day maximum stay, and reservations highly recommended from June - August. Firewood is available for sale. Open from March 28 to mid October (weather dependent).

Hemer

Vancouver Island - Central

Size: 93 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: On Holden Lake, 12 km south of Nanaimo. Take the Cedar Road turnoff from Highway 1 and follow directional signs to the park.
This day-use park has 11 km of hiking trails encompassing protected wetlands and a Douglas Fir forest around Holden Lake.

Herald

Thompson - Thompson River and Shuswap

Size: 79 Ha
Facilities: 119 campsites, boat launch, sani-station, pit and flush toilets, and hot showers.
Location: 14 km west of Salmon Arm on Highway 1.
Some facilities and hiking trails are wheelchair accessible. Parking fees are applicable in the day-use area. Attraction Margaret Falls - wheelchair accessible trail to the falls

Hornby Island - Helliwell

Vancouver Island - North

Size: 2,872 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Hornby Island is accessible by boat or by 2 short ferry rides between Buckley Bay, (south of Courtenay), to Denman Island, and a second ferry between Denman and Hornby Islands.
Helliwell is known for its trails along the wind and sea cut cliffs, which overlook the Tribune Bay pristine sandy beach.

Hornby Island - Tribune Bay

Vancouver Island - North

Size: 95 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Hornby Island is accessible by boat or by 2 short ferry rides between Buckley Bay, (south of Courtenay), to Denman Island, and a second ferry between Denman and Hornby Islands.
A pristine, almost tropical sandy beach renowned for its warm ocean swimming.

Back to Top

Horne Lake Caves

Vancouver Island - Central

Size: 158 Ha
Facilities: Day-use park with caves open to the public. Park Visitor Centre (summer), 2 pit toilets, 2 km. of hiking trails, picnic tables and a suspension bridge.
Location: Central Vancouver Island Hwy. 19, take Horne Lake Exit #75 and follow gravel road along lake 12 km to parking lot.
In-cave temperatures around 8 degrees C (47 degrees F) year round; explorers should wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing; Helmets, lights and maps available for self-guided explorers. Guided tours run every hour during summer.

Horsefly Lake

Cariboo - Cariboo

Size: 148 Ha
Facilities: 23 campsites and 7 walk-in tent sites, day-use area with tables, change houses, horseshoe pits, wheelchair accessible pit toilet, water taps, pit toilets, coin-operated showers and laundry facilities, hiking trail, paved boat launch.
Location: 65 km from 150 Mile House off Highway 97 (55 km paved and 10 km well-maintained gravel).

Inkaneep

Okanagan - South/Central

Size: 21 Ha
Facilities: 7 small campsites.
Location: 6 km north of Oliver on Highway 97.
The park is nestled in tall riverside cottonwoods and offers wonderful bird watching opportunities. Firewood is available for sale. Open from March 28 to mid October (weather dependent).

Inland Lake

Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast Parks

Size: 2,763 Ha
Facilities: 22 campsites, a fishing dock, and a day-use area.
Location: North of Powell River. Turn up Haslam Street north of Cranberry Lake, turn left and continue 5 km, turn right at Inland Lake intersection.

Jackman Flats

Omineca - Mount Robson

Size: 615 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area & pit toilet, at parking lot.
Location: 10 km north of Valemount on Hwy 5.
There is an interpretive nature trail & picnic area along with track set cross-country ski trails in winter.

Back to Top

James Chabot

Kootenay - East Kootenay North

Size: 14 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, sandy beach, grassy play area, toilets, playground.
Location: At the north end of Windermere Lake, 3 km off Highway 93/95 at the Invermere access road, 2 km from Invermere town center.
Popular activities include windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking.

Jedediah Island Marine

Vancouver Island - Central

Size: 243 Ha
Facilities: Random camping is allowed. There are no developed sites and no facilities other than pit toilets.
Location: Location: Situated between Lasqueti and Texada islands in the Sabine Channel of Georgia Strait. Access is by boat only from Lasqueti Island.
3.5 km of trails cross the island to connect the secluded bays. Hike to the homestead to view the remaining barn and other structures and the vast orchard. Please practice "Leave No Trace" camping ethics and bring your own water.

Jewel Lake

Okanagan - Boundary Region

Size: 49 Ha
Facilities: 26 rustic campsites, a day-use area, pit toilets, water hand pump and “car-top only” boat launch.
Location: 12 km from Highway 3 east of Greenwood.
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout is popular at this 3 km long lake. Firewood is available for sale. Open from May 15 to Labour Day approx.

Jimsmith Lake

Kootenay - East Kootenay South

Size: 13 Ha
Facilities: 28 campsites, large waterfront day-use area.
Location: 5 km east of Cranbrook on Highway 3/95.
This area promotes swimming and non-motorized boating, as well as tobogganing and ice-skating in the winter.

John Dean

Vancouver Island - South

Size: 174 Ha
Facilities: Small picnic area, large trail system.
Location: Near Sidney. Access off Highway 17.
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 paintbrush, sea blush, and shooting stars.

Back to Top

Johnstone Creek

Okanagan - Boundary Region

Size: 38 Ha
Facilities: 16 campsites, pit toilets, water hand pump.
Location: 5 km west of Rock Creek on Highway 3.
Forested creek side park with 38 hectares of mature Douglas fir, larch and spruce trees. In this habitat, you will find woodpeckers, many other bird species and White-tailed deer. Firewood is available for sale. Open from May 15 to Sept. 21 approx.

Juan de Fuca