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Adams Lake (Bush Creek Site)
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 56 Ha
Facilities: 31 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.
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Alexandra Bridge
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 55 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: 40 km north of Hope via the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy #1).
Around the original Cariboo Wagon road. An easy walk to historical Alexandra Bridge. Convenient rest stop for passing travellers.
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Alice Lake
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 396 Ha
Facilities: 96 campsites (55 are electrified and require an additional fee), 12 walk-in campsites, 2 group campsites, two shower/flush washroom buildings, and a sani-station
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. Standup paddleboard and kayak rentals are available onsite through Sea to Sky Adventure Company. The day-use area includes three picnic areas, each located by sandy beaches with access to the lake. Special events, including interpretive programs, will be offered throughout the summer. For more information and event dates, please visit seatoskyparks.com. Firewood and ice are available for sale.
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Allison Lake
Okanagan - Manning/SimilkameenSize: 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.
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Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisg'a Memorial Lava Bed Park)
Skeena - Terrace/Prince RupertSize: 17,683 Ha
Facilities: 16 campsites, picnic areas, water pump, pit toilets, Visitor Centre, interpretive trails, boat launch.
Location: 90 kms north of Terrace on the Nisga’a Highway.
The Park has one of Canada's most recent lava flows. Several day use sites allow visitors to view both the unique landscape and rich culture of the Nisga'a people. Guided tours to Volcano Cone are available by contacting Northwest Escapes Ltd: nwescapesbc@telus.net or: steve@nassvalleytours.com
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Arrow Lakes - Shelter Bay
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 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. Open April 19 to Sept 30.
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Bamberton
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 28 Ha
Facilities: 53 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.
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Bear Creek
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 178 Ha
Facilities: 117 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. Firewood is available for sale. Parking fees apply in day-use parking areas. Open from April 1 to mid October (weather dependent). Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.
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Beatton
Peace - SouthSize: 310 Ha
Facilities: 39 campsites on Charlie Lake, a boat launch, a group day-use/picnic area, baseball 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.
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Beaumont
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 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.
A beautiful, expansive sandy beach for swimming. There is a self-guided interpretive trail and a marsh abundant with birds and beavers.
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Bellhouse - Galiano Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 2 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area
Location: Burrill Point, a short walk west from the ferry dock at Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island.
A great spot for picnicking and ferry watching. The park offers excellent views of busy Active Pass, Mayne Island, and the Strait of Georgia.
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Big Bar Lake
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 332 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds, 46 campsites, day-use area, playground, boat launch, self-guided trail.
Location: 42 km northwest of Clinton on Highway 97 (34 km gravel).
Easily accessible, providing a range of recreation opportunities set in a mountainous backdrop. Popular for fishing.
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Birkenhead Lake
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 9755 Ha
Facilities: 91 campsites, pit toilets, 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. Campfires are not permitted 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 a concrete boat launch. The area includes over 11 km of hiking and mountain biking trails. Canoe rentals are available. Firewood is available for sale.
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Blanket Creek
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 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 close by. Enjoy local hot springs. Open May 3 to 11am on Sept 30.
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Bodega Ridge - Galiano Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 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.
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.
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Boundary Creek
Okanagan - Boundary RegionSize: 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. 16 approx. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.
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Bowron Lake
Cariboo - Bowron LakeSize: 149207 Ha
Facilities: 25 front-country campsites, approximately 54 wilderness campsites along canoe circuit.
Location: 27 km from Barkerville on a wide, well-graded dirt road.
The world-renowned Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit encompasses a 116 km chain of lakes, waterways and connecting portages.
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Boya Lake
Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37Size: 4597 Ha
Facilities: 50 campsites, pit toilets, hand pump fed by an artesian spring, boat launch, and mooring float. New for 2013: a kid’s playground, a new picnic area on the Lake shore and pull through campsites.
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. Canoe/kayak rentals are available.
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Brandywine Falls
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 143 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area with pit toilets.
Location: On Highway 99, 47 km north of Squamish.
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 hiking trails to the Cal Cheak Suspension Bridge (2 hour return) and the Whistler Bungee Bridge (1 hour return).
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Bridal Veil Falls
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 32 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area and flush toilets.
Location: 16km east of Chilliwack off Highway 1.
Visitors can enjoy a day of picnicking, hiking and a spectacular view of the 60 meter waterfalls. Just a 15 minute walk from the parking lot, enjoy a viewing platform located at the base of the falls.
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Bridge Lake
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 11 Ha
Facilities: 13 campsites, 3 walk-in tent sites, day-use area, paved boat launch.
Location: 51 km east of 100 Mile House, along Highway 24.
Small campground that is popular with anglers.
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Bromley Rock
Okanagan - Manning/SimilkameenSize: 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.
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Broughton Archipelago Marine
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 11679 Ha
Facilities: Wilderness/walk in camping. No designated campsites, but areas for overnight camping. No developed trails or moorage buoys.
Location: Marine accessible only, situated 30km east of Port McNeil.
The park offers excellent boating and wildlife viewing opportunities. Extremely popular with sea kayakers. Please practice "Leave No Trace" ethics.
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Bull Canyon
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 369 Ha
Facilities: 20 campsites, day-use area.
Location: 6 km west of Alexis Creek, off Highway 20.
Ideal stopover to see the beautiful canyon with the glacier blue Chilcotin River flowing past the campground.
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Burgoyne Bay - Salt Spring Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 334 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: At the end of Burgoyne Bay Road off Fulford Ganges Road approximately 5km NW of Fulford Harbour.
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 reserve which contains Canada’s largest Garry Oak woodland reserve.
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Cape Scott
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 22294 Ha
Facilities: 11 designated camp pads at Eric Lake on a first come first served basis. Random camping is also allowed.
Location: Hike-in only, located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. The trailhead is located 64 km west of Port Hardy via public highways and private, active logging roads.
The park offers more than 115 km of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 km of spectacular remote beaches. There are many bears throughout Cape Scott and visitors should be well prepared for wildlife encounters.
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Carmanah Walbran
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 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.
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Carp Lake
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 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.
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Cathedral
Okanagan - Manning/SimilkameenSize: 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.
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Champion Lakes
Kootenay - West Kootenay SouthSize: 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. Open June 01 to 11am on Sept 15.
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Charlie Lake
Peace - SouthSize: 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
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Chasm
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 3067 Ha
Facilities: Viewpoint, no developed picnic site.
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.
A spectacular display of colour illustrates the park's rich geology in the Chasm Creek Valley.
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Chilliwack Lake
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 9258 Ha
Facilities: 146 campsites, a wide sandy beach, boat launch, sani-station, playground and pit toilets.
Location: 64 km southeast of Chilliwack, 40 km down Chilliwack Lake Road.
A popular park for hiking, fishing, small motor-boating, canoeing and kayaking. 40 km of hiking trails are great for wildlife viewing and enjoying nature. If you want to enjoy camping with all of the comforts of home, a fully-equipped RV is available to rent in the park. To make a reservation call (604) 986-9371.
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Christie Memorial
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 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.
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Christina Lake
Okanagan - Boundary RegionSize: 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.
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Cody Caves
Kootenay - West Kootenay SouthSize: 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.
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Conkle Lake
Okanagan - Boundary RegionSize: 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. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.
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Coquihalla Canyon
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 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.
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Cowichan River
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 1414 Ha
Facilities: 43 campsites at Stoltz Pool and 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.
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Crooked River
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 970 Ha
Facilities: 90 campsites, showers, flush toilets, day-use area, and playground.
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.
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Cultus Lake
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 2651 Ha
Facilities: 4 campgrounds at Clear Creek (82 sites), Delta Grove (57 sites), Entrance Bay (52 sites) and Maple Bay (104 sites), 4 group campsites and 2 large day-use areas. 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 with forest-clad mountains, which offers ample opportunities for fishing, hiking and picnicking. This is a very popular lake for boating and waterskiing.
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Cypress
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 3012 Ha
Facilities: 4 backcountry/walk-in campsites along the Howe Sound Crest trail, two day-use/picnic 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.
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Diana Lake
Skeena - Terrace/Prince RupertSize: 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.
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Dionisio Point - Galiano Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 142 Ha
Facilities: 30 walk-in campsites, picnic area.
Location: At the northern tip of Galiano Island overlooking Porlier Pass. Marine access only
Special features include sandstone headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows, a tidal lagoon and a long human history with evidence of shell middens. .
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Discovery Island Marine
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 61 Ha
Facilities: 12 open field campsites
Location: Marine access only, 2 nautical miles East of Victoria, launch from Cattle Point. Enter on the southern part only; the northern portion is Indian Reserve land. Take caution of the many rocks and islets.
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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Downing
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 100 Ha
Facilities: 18 walk-in campsites, day-use area, gravel boat launch.
Location: 18 km southwest of Clinton off Highway 97 onto Kelly Lake Road.
Remote atmosphere offers beautiful views of mountains and the 2,245m Mount Bowman.
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Driftwood Canyon
Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37Size: 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 trail leading to the fossil bed outcropping.
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Dry Gulch
Kootenay - East Kootenay NorthSize: 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.
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Elk Falls
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 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.
Viewing platforms at the 25-metre Elk Falls and along Campbell River. 12 km of trails meandering through the forest, riverside and around the falls, highlighting the 2001 Millennium Trail section. Riverside sites and great fishing and snorkeling opportunities.
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Ellison
Okanagan - NorthSize: 200 Ha
Facilities: 71 campsites (70% reservable), 2 reservable yurts, flush toilets, showers, deluxe adventure playground, picnic and day use facilities, and a scuba dive park.
Location: 16 km from the junction of Highway 97 and 25th Avenue in Vernon.
Spacious campsites are situated in a forest setting up above some of the Okanagan's finest beaches. Ellison is perfect for fun-filled family adventures and beach activities. For your recreation pleasure, there is a scenic nature trail and mountain biking trails which are perfect for all ages and abilities. Call 1-250-545-9943 for more information. Open from March 28 to October 31.
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Englishman River Falls
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 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.
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.
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Eskers
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 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.
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Exchamsiks River
Skeena - Terrace/Prince RupertSize: 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 composition, age, and topography have all combined over a long time to make this forest unique.
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Fillongley - Denman Island
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 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.
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.
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Fintry
Okanagan - NorthSize: 361 Ha
Facilities: 100 campsites (70% reservable), 1 reservable yurt, 3 reservable group sites, flush toilets, showers, deluxe adventure playground, picnic and day-use facilities, boat launch, historical tours.
Location: 34 km north of Kelowna on Fintry Delta Road or 49 km south of Vernon on the northwest side of Okanagan Lake.
2km of lakefront offers a variety of swimming and watersport opportunities. The campground is situated on a flat delta which is perfect for young families and seniors to enjoy walking, biking and rollerblading. A short hike up the stairway takes you to the spectacular Shorts Creek water falls which peak in the spring and are worth seeing. Fintry has a colourful history which can be relived through tours of the heritage buildings. Call 1-250-260-3590 for more information. Open from April 1 to October 14.
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French Beach
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 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.
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Gabriola Island
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 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.
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Garibaldi
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 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 www.bcparks.ca.
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Gladstone
Okanagan - Boundary RegionSize: 39387 Ha
Facilities: Texas Creek Campground - 62 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 and ice are available for sale. Camping fees apply at Texas Creek and Marine Sites. Marine Sites: user maintained. Campground is open from May 1 to Sept. 15 approx. Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.
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Golden Ears
Lower Mainland - Greater VancouverSize: 62450 Ha
Facilities: 3 campgrounds at Gold Creek (148 sites), Alouette (206 sites) and North Beach (55 sites). Backcountry camping is available on the West Canyon Trail and Panorama Ridge. 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.
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Goldpan
Thompson - MerrittSize: 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.
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Goldstream
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 477 Ha
Facilities: 173 campsites, day-use/picnic area on Goldstream River, Freeman King Nature House (www.rlcparks.ca and www.naturehouse.ca). 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.
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Gordon Bay
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 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.
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Gowlland Tod
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 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.
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Green Lake
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 347 Ha
Facilities: 3 campgrounds: Emerald Bay (51 sites); Sunset View (54 sites); and Arrowhead (16 small sites).
Location: 16 km NE of 70 Mile House off Highway 97 along North Bonaparte Road, or 18 km south of Highway 24 at Lone Butte, signs from Watch Lake Road.
Open rangeland and mixed forests of aspen and lodgepole pine found here are typical of the Cariboo's landscape.
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Grohman Narrows
Kootenay - West Kootenay SouthSize: 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.
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Gwillim Lake
Peace - Tumbler RidgeSize: 32458 Ha
Facilities: 50 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.
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Halkett Bay
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 309 Ha
Facilities: 3 walk-in campsites and 1 marine mooring buoy are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: In Howe Sound, on south eastern shore of Gambier Island, 15 km from Horseshoe Bay.
Halkett Bay offers a wilderness camping experience in a marine environment, just 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. Only dinghies are permitted to be tied up at the dock for extended periods of time. Campfires not permitted at this park.
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Haynes Point
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 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 April 1 to mid October (weather dependent). Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.
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Helliwell - Hornby Island
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 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.
Known for its trails along the wind and sea cut cliffs, which overlook the Tribune Bay pristine sandy beach.
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Hemer
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 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.
11 km of hiking trails encompassing protected wetlands and a Douglas Fir forest around Holden Lake.
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Herald
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 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.
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Horne Lake Caves
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 158 Ha
Facilities: Day-use park with caves open to the public year round. Park Visitor Centre (May-Oct) includes museum, fossil displays and Canada's only wheelchair accessible cave theatre. 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 (46 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.
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Horsefly Lake
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 148 Ha
Facilities: 23 campsites and 7 walk-in tent sites, day-use area, change houses, horseshoe pits, wheelchair accessible pit toilet, hot showers, laundry facilities, paved boat launch.
Location: 65 km from 150 Mile House off Highway 97 (10 km well-maintained gravel).
Popular destination, especially for the trolling in the deep lake or fly fishing in the smaller surrounding lakes.
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Inkaneep
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 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 late June to Labour Day (weather dependent). Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.
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Inland Lake
Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast ParksSize: 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.
13km of wheelchair accessible trail around Inland Lake.
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Jackman Flats
Omineca - Mount RobsonSize: 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.
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James Chabot
Kootenay - East Kootenay NorthSize: 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.
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Jedediah Island Marine
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 43 Ha
Facilities: Random camping is allowed. Pit toilets. No other developed sites or facilities.
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.
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Jewel Lake
Okanagan - Boundary RegionSize: 49 Ha
Facilities: 26 rustic campsites, a day-use area, pit toilets, water hand pump and a "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 mid-May to mid-Sept.
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Jimsmith Lake
Kootenay - East Kootenay SouthSize: 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.
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John Dean
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 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.
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Johnstone Creek
Okanagan - Boundary RegionSize: 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 mid-May to mid-Sept.
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Juan de Fuca
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 1,528 Ha
Facilities: 75 campsites at China Beach, 6 camping locations along the trail. Beach camping: Mystic, Bear, China, Sombrio. Forest camping: Little Kuitche, Payzant Creek.
Location: Vehicle access points along West Coast Highway 14 between Jordan River and Port Renfrew. China Beach campground is adjacent to Highway 14 east of China Beach day-use area, 35 km west of Sooke.
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 to Botanical Beach is used for hiking, camping, and surfing. It ranges from moderate to difficult, and features suspension bridges and spectacular views.
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Juniper Beach
Thompson - MerrittSize: 260 Ha
Facilities: 30 campsites with 30 amp electrical and water hook ups; separate grassed tenting area with tables and fire pits; hot showers; sani-station; sandy beach with a natural swimming pool.
Location: 19 km east of Cache Creek on Highway 1, on the north shore of the Thompson River.
Wild prickly pear cacti bloom in abundance. Fishing, hiking, train-spotting, kayaking, and boating are popular. May - September, phone (250) 457-6794.
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Kalamalka Lake
Okanagan - NorthSize: 978 Ha
Facilities: Day-use and picnic areas.
Location: 8 km south of Vernon off Highway 6.
Trails wind through nature's beauty and lead the adventurer to spectacular views and private beaches. Jade and Juniper Bays offer some of the best swimming and picnicking in the Okanagan. 13 km of well-marked hiking, biking and horse back riding trails here.
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Kekuli Bay
Okanagan - NorthSize: 57 Ha
Facilities: 70 campsites (70% reservable), large overflow camping area with 4 high density power sites, flush toilets, showers, playground, picnic and day-use facilities, boat launch.
Location: 11 km south of Vernon off Highway 97.
Situated on Kalamalka Lake, Kekuli Bay is a popular destination for boaters. This park has the area's best overflow camping facilities which include 3 grass terraces equipped with tables and shared fire pits for tenters and 4 power hook-up sites for RVs. In July and August this is often your best available option. Kekuli Bay has become a favourite destination for RVers and is now the area's most popular park during spring and fall because of the warm sun and spectacular lake views from each of the campsites. There is a 2.6 km Nature loop hikers. Call 1-250-545-8467 for more information. Open from March 28 to October 31.
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Kennedy Lake
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 241 Ha
Facilities: Small day use areas, boat launch
Location: The park is comprised of 2 sites along the south shore of Kennedy Lake, adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. On Hwy 4, 8km east of the Pacific Rim Hwy/Hwy 4 junction.
Popular lake and beach; visitors can swim, kayak, fish and windsurf in summer (use extreme caution as winds may whip up with little warning due to mountains and size of lake). View spawning sockeye in the fall as well as black bears.
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Kentucky-Alleyne
Thompson - MerrittSize: 144 Ha
Facilities: 58 campsites on Kentucky and Alleyne Lakes, West & East Ponds; fresh water taps; 2 car-top boat launches; private group camping area – contact Discover Camping for booking information.
Location: 38 km south of Merritt off Highway 5A & Bates Rd.
Azure lakes set in grassland surrounded by forest; top fishing destination also featuring two "children-only" fishing ponds; other activities: hiking, canoeing, bird and wildlife viewing. May - September, email: blparks8@gmail.com
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Kettle River
Okanagan - Boundary RegionSize: 179 Ha
Facilities: 87 campsites, 1 large group site, day-use area, playground, flush toilets, sani-station, some tent pads.
Location: 5 km north of Rock Creek on Highway 33.
The Kettle Valley Railway runs through the park and forms part of the Trans Canada Trail. You will find small sandy beaches, and the area is good for canoeing, kayaking, and inner-tubing. Firewood and ice are available for sale. Open from April 25 to Sept. 26 approx.
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Kickininee
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 49 Ha
Facilities: Day-use picnic area (Soorimpt/Pyramid/Kickininees), pit/flush toilets, boat launch at Soorimpt.
Location: Located 8 to 10 km north of Penticton off Hwy 97.
With convenient access off Hwy 97, the three tiny picnic areas provide relaxation as well as boating and fishing opportunities on Okanagan Lake.
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Kikomun Creek
Kootenay - East Kootenay SouthSize: 682 Ha
Facilities: 171 campsites, showers, flush toilets, sani-station, playground and 2 large lakeside day-use areas.
Location: From the east, turn off Highway 3, 3 km west of the Highway 3/93 junction at Elko. The park entrance is 8 km to the west. From the west, turn off Highway 3 at Jaffray, and the park is 16 km south.
The park offers various recreational opportunities for families and visitors can view the painted turtles species. DO NOT DISTURB, ABUSE OR REMOVE TURTLES.
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Kinaskan Lake
Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37Size: 1800 Ha
Facilities: 50 campsites, pit toilets, hand water pump, boat launch, and mooring float.
Location: 208 km north of Meziadin Junction (Highway 37 / 37A).
A must stop for fishermen, where bright Rainbow Trout abound. Bald eagles, hawks, ospreys, mountain goats can be seen in the surrounding area. For the more adventurous spirits, you may canoe to Natadesleen Lake, then walk to Cascade Falls where the Iskut river cascades over 150 ft into a canyon.
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Kleanza Creek
Skeena - Terrace/Prince RupertSize: 269 Ha
Facilities: 32 campsites, picnic area, hand water pump.
Location: 15 km east of Terrace's Hwy 16 and Hwy 37 junction.
The park offers camping and picnicking with an easy 1 km walking trail. Kleanza Creek cascades through a narrow canyon and is a great place to rest. The sounds of water and cool breezes make Kleanza Creek a must stop - especially on hot days. Its natural beauty attracts many local residents for special occasions and is used often for wedding photos. New for 2013: Discover Camping reservations (10 sites).
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Kokanee Creek
Kootenay - West Kootenay SouthSize: 260 Ha
Facilities: 3 campgrounds at Sandspit (113 sites) and Redfish (19 sites) and the new Friends Campground (39 sites, some with electrical hook ups), large day-use areas, flush toilets, showers, a change house, sani- station and boat launch. 2 group sites offer both camping and picnicking.
Location: 19 km east of Nelson on Highway 3A.
This is family camping at its best, with Visitor Centre and interpretive programs running in July and August. Ainsworth Hotsprings is nearby. Open May 1 to 11am on Sept 30. Call 1 (250) 825-4212 for more information.
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Koksilah River
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 210 Ha
Facilities: Day-use facilities only.
Location: West of Shawnigan Lake on Southern Vancouver Island.
Adjacent to Koksilah River, this undeveloped park offers hiking, picnicking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Camping no longer available.
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Kootenay Lake - Davis Creek & Lost Ledge
Kootenay - West Kootenay SouthSize: 343 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds at Lost Ledge (14 sites) and Davis Creek (18 sites). Boat launch at Lost Ledge.
Location: North of Kaslo on Highway 31, situated on the northwestern shore of Kootenay Lake.
These sheltered locations offer popular lakeside recreational opportunities including fishing, swimming, and hiking. Open May 15 to 11am on Sept 15.
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Lac La Hache
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 24 Ha
Facilities: 83 campsites, flush toilets, tap water, sani-station, day-use area, adventure playground, boat launch, developed beach, change house and flush toilets.
Location: On Highway 97, 13 km north of Lac La Hache.
A place for weary travellers, this is a popular, well equipped park.
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Lac Le Jeune
Thompson - KamloopsSize: 213 Ha
Facilities: 144 campsites, day-use area, boat launch, sani station, flush toilets, playground, jogging and hiking trails and a wheelchair accessible dock for fishing.
Location: 5 km from the Coquihalla Highway, 37 km south of Kamloops.
Interpretive programs run from late June through August. Other activities include fishing, cycling, jogging, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Ice and firewood for sale. Credit Cards are accepted.
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Lakelse Lake
Skeena - Terrace/Prince RupertSize: 354 Ha
Facilities: 156 campsites, sandy beaches, shower buildings, playground, boat launch, mooring floats, sani-station, and a private group campsite.
Location: 20 km south of Terrace and 40 km north of Kitimat on Highway 37.
Lakelse Lake Campground is a perfect place to set up camp for salmon fishing. Situated near Terrace between the Skeena and Kitimat rivers, it has all the facilities necessary to make your stay enjoyable, including showers. Main gate opens at 5:00 am so you don't miss the morning bite. Lakelse Lake Park is noted for gigantic Sitka Spruce trees, private campsites and great water based recreation. You'll also find hiking trails and an interpretive program. For group site reservations, contact Discover Camping at www.discovercamping.ca
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Liard River Hot Springs
Peace - NorthSize: 1082 Ha
Facilities: 53 campsites, day-use area, picnic tables, playground, 2 natural hot spring pools, change houses and pit toilets.
Location: Km 765 of the Alaskan Highway, 317 km northwest of Fort Nelson.
This park is a popular stopover for tourists travelling the Alaskan Highway and wanting to enjoy the second largest hot spring in Canada. The park is well known for its hot springs in a natural forest setting and lush plant life due to the warmth of the springs.
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Little Qualicum Falls
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 440 Ha
Facilities: 94 campsites and a day-use area with 7 km of trails around the Qualicum River Falls. There are also 2 day-use areas on Cameron Lake (Cameron Lake and Beaufort picnic sites), which feeds the falls.
Location: On the Port Alberni Highway just minutes from MacMillan Park (Cathedral Grove). Cameron Lake and Beaufort are both accessed off Highway 4 en-route to MacMillan Park.
Little Qualicum Falls is the perfect base camp to explore the awe-inspiring Cathedral Grove of MacMillan Park. Afterwards, return to Little Qualicum Falls to camp, hike, and relax.
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Lockhart Beach
Kootenay - East Kootenay SouthSize: 3 Ha
Facilities: 18 campsites, large lake access day-use area on Kootenay Lake.
Location: 40 km north of Creston on Highway 3A or 19 km south of Crawford Bay on Highway 3A.
This small park provides the only opportunity for camping along the south arm of Kootenay Lake.
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Loveland Bay
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 30 Ha
Facilities: 31 campsites and 2 group sites.
Location: Access is off Highway 28, 4 km west of Campbell River. Take the turnoff to Elk Falls Viewpoint and Loveland Bay. Drive past Elk Falls and over the dam. Take the first road on the left and follow the gravel road 12 km to Loveland Bay.
A quiet hideaway that is perfect for a more rustic camping experience on the bank of Campbell Lake. It is one of a chain of lakes that are great for canoeing, boating and swimming.
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Mabel Lake
Okanagan - NorthSize: 187 Ha
Facilities: Facilities: 80 campsites, (40% reservable), reservable group site with a picnic shelter, picnic and day-use area, one of a kind rustic playground, boat launch, sani-station, both flush and pit toilets, and sandy beaches.
Location: 60 km northeast from Vernon. Take Highway 6 east from Vernon to Lumby. Follow signs in Lumby turning north onto Mabel Lake Road for 36 km and 1 km of gravel road to Mabel Lake Park.
During the summer, first-come, first-serve sites are filled from overflow area. Individual sites in the Monashee Loop can now be booked through Discover Camping from mid-June until Labour Day. Spring and fall at Mabel Lake are a fisherman's delight. The treed campsites, sandy beaches, clear water, and large grassy areas are a great recipe for family fun in the summer. Call 1-250-547-6862 for more information. Open from April 1 to October 14.
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MacMillan (Cathedral Grove)
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 157 Ha
Facilities: Information building (summer season).
Location: West on Highway 4 just minutes from Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.
MacMillan Park contains the World Famous Cathedral Grove stand of old growth Douglas Fir, some of which are more than 800 years old.
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Manning (E.C. Manning)
Okanagan - Manning/SimilkameenSize: 70844 Ha
Facilities: 355 campsites at 4 campgrounds, Lodge and Cabin Resort. Lightning Lakes (143 sites), Coldspring (64), Hampton (99), Mule Deer (49), Lodge (41 guest rooms 6 meeting rooms plus full amenities) and 25 Cabins. Ten wilderness backcountry camping areas (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 on Highway 3.
Winter features: winter camping, snow shoeing, Nordic and Alpine skiing, skating and tubing. Summer features: camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, bird and wildlife watching, fishing, canoeing and new playground. Check website for seasonal park events. Manning Park is one of the most popular four season destination areas in British Columbia with driving access to the Alpine. It is also the end point of the Pacific Crest Trail spanning from Mexico to BC.
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Mansons Landing - Cortes Island
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 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).
Saltwater lagoon with a natural 365-metre spit and the fresh water swimming on Hague Lake. No camping permitted; however, camping is available at nearby Smelt Bay Provincial Park.
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Maquinna Marine (Hot Springs Cove)
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 2667 Ha
Facilities: Composting toilets at entrance and change house near the Hot Springs.
Location: Accessible by boat or float plane from Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
An extensive boardwalk leads up to the Hot Springs. This Park boasts naturally occurring hot springs and pools that interface with the tidal flux. There is a strictly enforced "leave no trace" policy - pack out everything you pack in. The Hot Springs are a highly fragile ecosystem and detergents or soaps are prohibited.
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Mara
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 6 Ha
Facilities: Picnic and day-use area, boat launch, flush and pit toilets. No overnight camping.
Location: On the southeast side of Mara Lake, access from Highway 97A. From Highway 1, the park is 12 km south of Sicamous.
Activities include swimming, boating and fishing.
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Marble Canyon
Thompson - MerrittSize: 355 Ha
Facilities: 30 campsites; pebble beach.
Location: 1/2 hour east of Lillooet off Highway 99.
The park is set amidst towering cliffs of coloured limestone, and encompasses Turquoise, Crown and Pavilion Lakes. Campsites are situated in open forest on the lakeshore of Crown across lake from waterfall. The beach is gradual and safe even for small children. Rock-climbing, hiking, scuba diving, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular. May - September, email: blparks8@gmail.com.
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Martha Creek
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 71 Ha
Facilities: 46 campsites, flush washrooms, wharf, boat launch, adventure playground, indoor cook picnic shelter, large picnic field complete with volleyball net and horseshoe pitch, overflow boat trailer compound.
Location: 17 km north of Revelstoke on Highway 23.
Great fishing, and waterfront campsites on Lake Revelstoke make this park popular with local anglers, boaters and families. The park has one of the few sandy beaches on Lake Revelstoke. With its close proximity to Revelstoke, the park offers access to a wide range of activities and attractions. Many new campsites, road and facility upgrades including 23 campsites available for reservation and 10 new pull through campsites on the lake front. Open May 3 to 11 AM on Sept. 30.
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McConnell
Thompson - KamloopsSize: 102 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: 7 km from the Coquihalla Highway on Hwy 5, 37 km south of Kamloops.
Popular activities include hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing and fishing. Camping is available at Lac le Jeune Provincial Park 2 km west.
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McDonald Creek
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 468 Ha
Facilities: 46 campsites, sandy beach, boat launch, day-use area with picnic tables.
Location: On the shores of Upper Arrow Lake, 16 km south of Nakusp on Highway 6.
McDonald Creek is the ideal place to spend several days enjoying several km of beautiful fine sandy beaches, swimming, and relaxing in the nearby commercial hotsprings at Nakusp and Halcyon, 32 of the campsites have direct beach access. Open May 3 to 11am on Sept 30.
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Meziadin Lake
Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37Size: 335 Ha
Facilities: 62 campsites, pit toilets, a hand water pump, picnic shelter, boat launch, and mooring float. New for 2013: Power hook-up for RV’s.
Location: 153 Km north of Highway 16 /37 Junction and 1 km south of Highway 37 / 37A Junction.
This lake is known for its excellent fishing, which includes Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Sockeye Salmon. Leave your RV at the campground and take a day trip to Stewart and Hyder to see the Bear Glacier, Salmon Glacier, and grizzly bears at Fish Creek during late summer/early fall. Meziadin Lake is the northern edge of the Kermode (or Spirit) Bear range. Please note ALL bears are wild and dangerous, do not approach them or attempt to feed them. Internet service is available. For guided fishing or glacier tours, call 1-604-628-6866 or email: nwescapesbc@telus.net.
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Miracle Beach
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 137 Ha
Facilities: 200 campsites, shower building, 2 flush bathrooms, sani-station, group site and covered picnic area, Nature House, concession, and gift shop.
Location: Between Courtenay and Campbell River off Highway 19A, the Old Island Highway.
200 metres of sandy beach nestled in Elma Bay in the Strait of Georgia. Sun-soaked days are followed by the perfect sunsets as the Cruise Ships sail by.
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Moberly Lake
Peace - SouthSize: 104 Ha
Facilities: 106 campsites, a day-use and group picnic area, a playground, boat launch and sani-station.
Location: 25 km northwest of Chetwynd off of Highway 29.
Known for its beautiful sunsets Moberly Lake is easily accessible off Highway 29. The park provides campers wildlife viewing, boating, swimming, family picnicking and Northern Pike and Bull Trout fishing opportunities.
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Monck
Thompson - MerrittSize: 112 Ha
Facilities: 120 campsites; large shaded day-use with beach and float enclosed swim area; flush toilets; sani-station; boat launch; gatehouse; amphitheatre; interpretive programs; hiking trails;1st Nations archaeological sites; lava beds; playground; mini store with fishing supplies, licenses and camping needs.
Location: 22 km north of Merritt off Highway 5A & Monck Park Rd on Nicola Lake.
Excellent family camping with opportunities for windsurfing, fishing, boating, hiking, and bird watching. Enjoy the annual Aboriginal Day Festivities June 21st. May - September, phone (250) 315-0253.
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Monkman
Peace - Tumbler RidgeSize: 62867 Ha
Facilities: 42 campsites available on first-come, first-serve basis, wilderness campsites, picnic area, pit toilets.
Location: Located 60 km south of Tumbler Ridge.
Nestled in the Hart Ranges of the Central Rocky Mountains and Foothills, covers 62,867 hectares of diverse natural landscapes encompassing extensive alpine meadows, jagged mountain peaks, forested valleys, thundering waterfalls and clear alpine lakes.
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Montague Harbour Marine Park - Galiano Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 97 Ha
Facilities: 14 vehicle accessible & 15 walk-in campsites, 35 mooring buoys, day-use area, floating Nature House, group shelter, dock.
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.
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Morden Colliery Historic
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 4 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: 7 km south of Nanaimo. Access to the park is off Highway 1 on Morden Road.
This day-use park contains the only remaining coal tipple on Vancouver Island. The parking lot for Morden Colliery is also used as the trailhead for the regional district.
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Morton Lake
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 74 Ha
Facilities: 24 lakeside campsites.
Location: 27 km northwest of Campbell River. Turn off Highway 19 at the Menzies Main gravel logging road. Follow the Menzies Main for 12 km and then take Morton Lake Road for another 7 km to the park.
A rustic family-oriented camping adventure, with fishing, swimming and boating opportunities.
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Mount Assiniboine
Kootenay - East Kootenay NorthSize: 39050 Ha
Facilities: Wilderness, backcountry and walk-in camping.
Location: West of the BC-Alberta border 48 km southwest of Banff. Park access is by trail or helicopter only.
The most popular hiking trails start from Kootenay National Park to the west and from Spray Lakes, south of Canmore, Alberta. Popular activities include camping, hiking, mountain climbing, as well as fishing and ski touring in the winter. During the summer, campsites are on first-come, first-served basis. During summer and winter, reservations can be made for the Hind Hut and Naiset Huts by contacting Mount Assiniboine Lodge.
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Mount Fernie
Kootenay - East Kootenay SouthSize: 259 Ha
Facilities: 40 campsites, day-use area and flush toilets.
Location: 3 km south of Fernie on Highway 3.
This park is a popular destination for mountain biking and fishing in nearby Elk River.
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Mount Maxwell - Salt Spring Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 231 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: From ferry terminal, go south on the Fulford Ganges Road to Cranberry Road. Turn left at Mount Maxwell Road.
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.
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Mount Robson
Omineca - Mount RobsonSize: 224866 Ha
Facilities: 3 campgrounds: Robson Meadows (125 sites & groupsite), Robson River (19 sites), with showers, flush toilets, sani-station, playground and Lucerne (36 sites), on lake & pit toilets. Along the Corridor, 2 boat launches (Moose Lake, Yellowhead Lake), access to day hikes & backcountry overnight hikes (Berg Lake, Moose, Fitzwilliam).
Location: Access on Highway 16, just west of the BC/Alberta border & east of Tete Jaune Cache.
Mount Robson is the highest Peak in the Canadian Rockies & an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hiking, biking, boating and wildlife viewing are popular activities.
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Mount Seymour
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 3508 Ha
Facilities: Wilderness camping, group walk-in campsite with a pit toilet, group shelter and picnic tables, three day-use/picnic areas in the park.
Location: 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
Mount Seymour offers a variety of summer recreation activities including picnicking, bird and wildlife viewing, mountain biking, and hiking. Mt Seymour Resorts Ltd. offers a Summer Kids Eco Adventure Camp in July and August. These mid-week day camps for 5-12 year olds offer children outdoor survival skills, knowledge of local flora and fauna, hiking and orienteering, games and more. To register call (604) 986-2261 Ext. 217. Visitors will find many hiking trails of various lengths and difficulty, which reward hikers with spectacular views of Vancouver and Indian Arm Provincial Park. Several lakes, including Elsay Lake, can be accessed by hiking trails in the park.. Fires are only permitted in the wood stove at the group campsite shelter. Mt Seymour Resorts Ltd. operates skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and tobogganing within a Controlled Recreation Area (CRA) in Mount Seymour Provincial Park under a park use permit. The resort is comprised of 39 runs (12 of which are lit for night skiing), dedicated snowshoe trails and five parking lots. For more information, visit www.mountseymour.com or call (604) 986-2261.
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Moyie Lake
Kootenay - East Kootenay SouthSize: 90 Ha
Facilities: 111 campsites, day-use area, adventure playground, hot showers, sani-station and boat launch.
Location: 20 km south of Cranbrook off Highway 3/95.
The facility is the only public access to the mountain waters of Moyie Lake and features 1,300 metres of developed beach.
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Muncho Lake
Peace - NorthSize: 86709 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds at Strawberry Flats (15 sites) and MacDonald (15 sites). The park offers boat launches at each of the campgrounds, picnic areas, pit toilets.
Location: Km 681 of the Alaskan Highway.
The expansive wilderness requires visitors practice "Leave No Trace" backcountry camping ethics -pack out what you pack in. There are various trails and the hiking loop to the mineral lick offers opportunities to view big horn sheep. Scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and canoeing/kayaking are also popular at the lake.
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Murrin
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 24 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area with picnic sites along the lake.
Location: On Highway 99, 9 km south of Squamish.
Enjoy a relaxing picnic in the sun with your friends and family while having access to swimming, fishing and rock climbing. For climbers, there are various climbing walls to choose from.
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Naikoon
Skeena - Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte IslandsSize: 69166 Ha
Facilities: Naikoon Visitor Information Centre
Location: 2 km south of Tlell River Bridge on Highway #16.
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Naikoon - Agate Beach Campground
Skeena - Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte IslandsSize: Ha
Facilities: 43 campsites, picnic shelter, water, pit toilets.
Location: 28 km east of Masset along Tow Hill Road.
Campground offers an excellent base location for exploring Tow Hill, North Beach and Rose Spit. Firewood is available for sale.
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Naikoon - Mayer Lake
Skeena - Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte IslandsSize: Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, picnic tables, pit toilets and car-top boat launch.
Location: 12 km north of the Tlell River Bridge.
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Naikoon - Misty Meadows Campground
Skeena - Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte IslandsSize: Ha
Facilities: 30 campsites, 6 tent sites, picnic shelter, water, pit toilets.
Location: 1 km south of Tlell River Bridge along Yellowhead Highway 16.
Near the Visitor Information Centre. Firewood is available for sale.
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Naikoon - Tlell River
Skeena - Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte IslandsSize: Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, picnic tables, pit toilets.
Location: 45 km north of Skidegate.
This popular stop between Skidegate and Masset is the starting point for hikes along the Tlell River to the Pesuta, a log barge that ran aground in 1928.
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Naikoon - Tow Hill
Skeena - Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte IslandsSize: Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, picnic tables, pit toilets.
Location: 2 km east of Agate Beach Campground.
Hike to the lookouts on the top of the volcanic plug of Tow Hill or along the Hiellen River to the "Blowhole."
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Nairn Falls
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 170 Ha
Facilities: 94 campsites, picnic site and pit toilets.
Location: On Highway 99, 32 km north of Whistler and 2 km south of Pemberton.
Camp in the warmest and driest climate of the entire Sea to Sky area and visit nature's amazing rock sculpted 60-meter water-fall, only a 1.5 km walk from the day-use parking lot. Other hiking trails in the park include a trip to Green River, One Mile Lake and Coudre Point. Firewood is available for sale.
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Nancy Greene
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 203 Ha
Facilities: 14 campsites, day-use area, picnic shelter, swimming beach.
Location: 26 km west of Castelgar on Highway 3.
A roadside park with a sub-alpine lake, Nancy Greene Provincial Park is a welcoming site for weary travelers. The park is a popular overnight stop for tourists and also provides day-use for local residents wishing to escape the summer heat of the valley. It is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, picnicking, walking, swimming, boating, and nordic skiing by winter. Open May 31 to Labour Day.
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Newcastle Island Marine
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 336 Ha
Facilities: 18 walk-in campsites, 5 large group campsites, flush and pit toilets, hot showers, fresh water, food concession and food lockers. Large day-use area with playground, swimming beach, picnic tables, horseshoe pits and a large grassy area.
Location: Accessible by boat only. From Nanaimo, take foot passenger ferry from Maffeo-Sutton Park behind the Civic Arena. Public wharf also available for a fee.
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Niskonlith Lake
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 238 Ha
Facilities: 29 campsites and a boat launch (10 hp motor restriction).
Location: Up 8 km of gravel road, northwest from Highway 1 at Chase (east of Kamloops).
Offers rustic camping but popular for swimming, fishing and boating. Campers should be selfsufficient.
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Norbury Lake
Kootenay - East Kootenay SouthSize: 97 Ha
Facilities: 46 campsites, day-use area and a non-motorized boat launch.
Location: 18 km north from Highway 3 and 16 km south from Highway 93/95 near Cranbrook.
Norbury Lake encompasses Peckham's Lake, which is abundant in Rainbow trout.
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North Thompson River
Thompson - Wells GraySize: 126 Ha
Facilities: 61 campsites, paved roads, hiking and jogging trails, playground and a sani-station.
Location: 5 km south of Clearwater, just off Highway 5.
Although not part of Wells Gray, this is an excellent base camp for exploring the region. Here you will find First Nations historic sites, as well as access to the North Thompson River.
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Okanagan Falls
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 2 Ha
Facilities: 25 campsites, pit toilets.
Location: 500 metres from the junction of Green Lake Road and Highway 97.
Bird watching & nature viewing are popular as well as bat viewing at twilight. The campground is nestled between the foothills of Mt. McLielan and the Okanagan River. Firewood is available for sale. Open from April 1 to mid October (weather dependent). Dates are subject to change. Check website for updates.
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Okanagan Lake
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 98 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds: North (80 sites) and South (88 sites), small concession, showers, flush toilets, and playground. South campground has a boat launch.
Location: 11 km north of Summerland on Highway 97.
Located on Okanagan Lake, this park is a perfect spot for swimming and water activities. A 1 km trail lakeside connects the 2 campgrounds. Firewood is available for sale. Parking fees apply in day use parking area. North Park open from May 15 to mid September. South Park open from April 1 to mid October (weather dependent). Winter rates apply from mid October to late March.
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Okanagan Mountain
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 11038 Ha
Facilities: 23 kms of rugged hiking trails. Backcountry/walk-in camping. 7 marine sites accessible by boat only.
Location: East side of Okanagan Lake south of Kelowna and north of Naramata.
Beautiful rugged beaches and secluded bays are tucked along 33 km of unspoiled shoreline, with rustic campsites at various points. Note this is an area of the 2003 forest fires; trails re-opened in 2005. Vehicle parking available at north & south boundaries of park. Camping fees apply at marine sites. All camping is user maintained.
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Otter Lake
Okanagan - Manning/SimilkameenSize: 51 Ha
Facilities: 45 campsites, day-use area, boat launch, pit and flush toilets.
Location: 33 km north of Princeton on Highway 5A towards Coalmont and Tulameen.
This park offers a day-use area in the village of Tulameen and a lakeside campground about 5 km from village. Wildlife viewing includes otter, beaver, mountain goats, cougars, and grizzly bears in more remote sections. A very popular campground during the summer.
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Paarens Beach
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 43 Ha
Facilities: 36 campsites, day-use area, boat launch, playground and 800 metres of sandy beach.
Location: 11 km from Fort St. James on the south shore of Stuart Lake.
The park provides a good location to stay while visiting the many local sites such as the Fort St. James Historic Park.
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Paul Lake
Thompson - KamloopsSize: 670 Ha
Facilities: 90 campsites, day-use area, group campsite, sani-station, flush and pit toilets and a playground.
Location: Off Hwy 5, 4 km north of Kamloops, then take Pinantan Road 19 km to the campground.
Activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing and a variety of water sports. The group site is located at the west end of Paul Lake. Firewood is available for sale.
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Peach Arch (Canadian Side)
Lower Mainland - Greater VancouverSize: 9 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, playground.
Location: 40 km south of Vancouver at the Douglas Border Crossing.
Area straddles the 49th Parallel on the Canadian/US border. Beautiful lawns and gardens feature the Peace Arch representing lasting peace between the two countries.
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Petroglyph
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 2 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: 3 km south of Nanaimo. Access to the park is via a pull off from Highway 1. Watch for signs.
This park protects First Nations traditional rock carvings dating back over 1000 years.
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Pirates Cove Marine - De Courcy Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 31 Ha
Facilities: walk-in campsites, 2 dinghy docks, and mooring rings for larger vessels.
Location: Marine access only. Located at the SE end of De Courcy Island, 16 km SE of Nanaimo.
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 no disposal facilities so please practice "leave no trace" ethics.
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Plumper Cove Marine
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 66 Ha
Facilities: 20 walk-in campsites, docking facilities and 8 mooring buoys are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. .
Location: Boat access only. Plumper Cover is located on the west shore of Keats Island, across from Gibsons.
Paddle, power or sail to Plumper Cove Marine Park and enjoy one of the most beautiful settings in the region. Water taxi service is available from Gibsons. Docking is available for boats up to 13 meters. The park includes a day-use area with large lawn, picnic sites, ocean view, and room for activities. Firewood is available for sale.
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Porpoise Bay
Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast ParksSize: 61 Ha
Facilities: 84 vehicle accessible campsites, group campsites, day-use area, pit and flush toilets with hot showers and an adventure playground.
Location: South end of Sechelt Inlet, 4 km north of Sechelt off Highway 101.
Coastal family oriented park and an excellent base camp for paddlers exploring the Sechelt Inlet.
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Porteau Cove
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 50 Ha
Facilities: 44 electrified campsites (require additional fee), 16 walk-in sites, shower/flush washroom building and sani- station, day-use area and 2 boat launches.
Location: 38 km north of Vancouver on Highway 99.
Only 45 minute drive north of Vancouver, enjoy the experience of ocean front camping at Porteau Cove. Day-use area offers picnic sites in a grassy area along the shore. Porteau Cove is also accessible by water; a mooring float is located at the south end of the park. Porteau Cove is a popular area for kite-boarding and scuba diving, with a man-made reef and 2 sunken vessels. Special events, including interpretive programs, will be offered throughout the summer. For more information and event dates, please visit seatoskyparks.com. Ice, firewood and concessionary items are available for sale at the gatehouse. Two beautiful, beachfront log cabins are available for rent. These fully furnished units sleep 5 and include a deck with BBQ, television and a fully-stocked kitchen. To reserve a cabin, call (604) 986-9371.
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Premier Lake
Kootenay - East Kootenay NorthSize: 662 Ha
Facilities: 57 campsites, large lakeside day-use area, boat launch.
Location: Access is from Highway 93/95, 72 km north of Cranbrook; the well-marked turnoff leads east to a 15 km paved and gravel road to the park.
The park encompasses 4 smaller lakes popular for fishing: Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye, and Quartz.
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Prudhomme Lake
Skeena - Terrace/Prince RupertSize: 7 Ha
Facilities: 24 campsites, pit toilets.
Location: 16 km East of Prince Rupert on Hwy 16.
The park offers forested, lakefront campsites with paddling and fishing opportunities. This is a great place to wait for the ferry, or to use as a base for exploring Prince Rupert and the area.
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Puntchesakut Lake
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 38 Ha
Facilities: Day-use picnic area, change houses, covered shelter, boat launch.
Location: 40 km west of Quesnel on Nazko Road.
Beautiful stretch of sandy beach that is easily accessible and has most lake oriented activities.
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Purden Lake
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 2521 Ha
Facilities: 78 campsites, large beach day-use area, boat launch, playground, flush toilets and a sani-station.
Location: 64 kms east of Prince George on Yellowhead Highway 16.
The park has a popular lakeside trail, and is a great canoeing, fishing, windsurfing and waterskiing destination.
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Pure Lake
Skeena - Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte IslandsSize: 130 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, picnic tables, pit toilets.
Location: 23 km south of Masset along Highway 16.
A popular spot with locals for swimming and picnicking during the warm summer days.
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Rathtrevor Beach
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 348 Ha
Facilities: 175 campsites, 6 group sites, 2 picnic shelters, tent only sites, tent only sites, a Nature House, gift shop and concession. Other amenities include 4 shower buildings, 2 flush bathrooms in the day-use area and a sani-station.
Location: 3 km south of Parksville on Highway 19a. Take Exit 51 off Highway 19 and follow signs to the park.
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 day trips accessible from Rathtrevor, and it is only 30 minutes from the Nanaimo Ferry Terminal. Camping is available year round.
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Rearguard Falls
Omineca - Mount RobsonSize: 48 Ha
Facilities: Hiking trail to viewpoint, from parking lot, & pit toilets.
Location: On Hwy 16, 11 km west of Mount Robson Provincial Park's west gate.
At the falls in August, hikers can watch Chinook Salmon jumping up the falls as they near the end of their 1200 km journey to spawn.
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Rebecca Spit Marine - Quadra Island
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 177 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: On the east side of Quadra Island just a few minutes ferry ride from Campbell River.
A beautiful sandy spit ideal for picnics and seashore exploration.
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Roberts Creek
Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast ParksSize: 40 Ha
Facilities: 21 campsites, day-use/picnic area, pit toilets and a sani-station.
Location: To get to the day-use area follow Hwy 101 past Roberts Creek and turn left onto Flume Rd. The campground is another 2 km past Flume Rd off Hwy 101.
At low tide the cobblestone ocean beach is fantastic for sea stars, mussels and oysters as well as watching whales and seals offshore.
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Roberts Memorial
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 14 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: 15 km south of Nanaimo on central Vancouver Island. Take the Cedar Road Exit off Highway 1. Turn on Yellowpoint Road and follow signs to the park.
This day-use area protects sandstone ledges and a shell midden on the beach, an example of how First Nations people harvested intertidal food.
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Roche Lake
Thompson - KamloopsSize: 2041 Ha
Facilities: 80 campsites between 3 camping areas: Roche North, Roche West and Horseshoe Campgrounds. Boat launch and pit toilets.
Location: 36 km southeast of Kamloops via gravel road from Hwy 5A at the north end of Trapp Lake.
Roche Lake and the surrounding lakes are considered world class trout fishing lakes. Activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing, rock climbing and ATVing. Firewood is available for sale.
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Roderick Haig-Brown
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 1076 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area
Location: On both sides of the Adams River, 5 km from Highway 1 at Squilax.
Fascinating place to visit, especially in early Oct. during the annual Adams River Sockeye salmon spawning run.
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Rolley Lake
Lower Mainland - Greater VancouverSize: 115 Ha
Facilities: 64 campsites, a day-use picnic area, showers, flush toilets and a sani-station, playground and sandy beach. Day-use pay parking is in effect.
Location: 23 km northwest of Mission. Take Highway 7 to Maple Ridge and follow the signs.
The lake offers a sandy beach, swimming area and canoeing/kayaking (no power or electric motors). There is a walking trail around the lakeshore and wildlife viewing from the boardwalk.
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Rosebery
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 32 Ha
Facilities: 33 campsites, water supply, toilets, info board.
Location: 30 km southeast of Nakusp, and 3 km north of New Denver on Highway 6 on the bank of Wilson Creek, across from historic Rosebery on the shores of spectacular Slocan Lake.
Rosebery Park is in the heart of the Kootenay's "Silvery Slocan." The rich mining history, ghost towns, museums, hiking and mountain biking trails keep visitors busy for days. Open May 3 to 11am on Sept 15.
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Rosewall Creek
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 54 Ha
Facilities: Day-use and picnic area on Rosewall Creek.
Location: 3 km south of Fanny Bay in the Comox Valley on central Vancouver Island. The park can be accessed by the Cook Creek Interchange off Highway 19 or 19A.
Serene picnic site that offers hiking trails along side and crossing the creek.
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Ruckle - Salt Spring Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 486 Ha
Facilities: 78 walk-in campsites, 8 RV sites (no hook-ups), 3 reservable group sites, day-use area.
Location: 12 km from Fulford Harbour at the end of Beaver Pt. Rd. on Salt Spring Island.
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 explore. An excellent wildlife viewing area. Interpretive Programs run during summer months. Firewood is available for sale.
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Saltery Bay
Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast ParksSize: 69 Ha
Facilities: 42 campsites, day-use area, boat ramp, and wheelchair accessible pit toilets.
Location: 1 km north of Saltery Bay Ferry Terminal on Highway 101, 27 km south of Powell River.
Scuba diving provides a close-up look at the abundant marine life and a 3 metre bronze mermaid statue.
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Sandy Island Marine - Denman Island
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 18 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, pit toilet
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.
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Sargeant Bay
Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast ParksSize: 142 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Located 8.2 km from Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. Turn off Hwy 101 onto Redroofs Road.
Splendid ocean beaches, rocky headlands, lagoons and forests. Excellent for walking and nature viewing.
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Sasquatch
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 1217 Ha
Facilities: 3 campgrounds at Hicks Lake (72 sites), Bench (64 sites) and Lakeside/Deer Lake (42 sites) a group campsite, day-use area and sani-station.
Location: 6 km north of Harrison Hot Springs.
This park is ideal for small motor (under 10 hp) boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing. Sasquatch Park also offers 7 km of hiking trails, 3 boat launches and canoe rentals. Winter camping with no servicing is permitted dependent on snowfall levels.
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Schoen Lake
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 8430 Ha
Facilities: 9 vehicle accessible campsites. Walk-in campsites available
Location: 140 km north of Campbell River via gravel Davie Road.
Schoen Lake, one of the most beautiful parks on Vancouver Island, has countless opportunities for wilderness hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing and swimming.
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Seeley Lake
Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37Size: 24 Ha
Facilities: 20 campsites, day-use area, pit toilets and a hand water pump.
Location: 8 km west of New Hazelton on Highway 16.
This quiet campsite on the lake lies in the shadow of spectacular Roche de Boule, where you can enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and swimming. Fly fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, or visit Ksan, a traditional native village in old Hazelton.
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Shannon Falls
Lower Mainland - Sea-to-SkySize: 87 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area and flush washrooms.
Location: Adjacent to Highway 99, 58 km north of Vancouver.
Shannon Falls is the third-highest falls in British Columbia, measuring 335 meters tall. A viewing platform is located only 350 metres from the parking lot and is accessible by a gentle paved pathway. A second viewing platform offers a closer look at the falls while experiencing some of its spray! This beautiful day-use area has picnic sites over a large lawn area with easy access to flush washrooms. Reservations for a group picnic site can be made up to one year in advance through Discover Camping.
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Shuswap Lake
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 149 Ha
Facilities: 272 campsites, boat launch, sani-station, flush toilets and hot showers.
Location: 19 km off Highway 1 at Squilax exit, on the north shore of the main arm of Shuswap Lake.
A very popular family destination that offers activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming, water sports and fishing. Nature House and Interpretation Programs offered in July and August.
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Shuswap Lake Marine
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 896 Ha
Facilities: 26 areas around the perimeter of Shuswap Lake have campsites.
Location: Water access only with launch facilities located around Shuswap Lake. 3 of the areas have vehicle access as well.
Shuswap Lake is one of the most used lakes in British Columbia, especially for houseboats during the summer season. All locations are popular for fishing and water sports.
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Silver Beach
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 130 Ha
Facilities: 35 campsites, sandy beach, river estuary.
Location: Water access - north end of Seymour Arm of Shuswap Lake. Land access - from Highway 1 at Squilax, it is 83 km, with 42 km on gravel.
Ideal summer holiday for swimming, boating, fishing, or just soaking up the sun.
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Silver Lake
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 77 Ha
Facilities: 25 campsites, a boat launch and day-use area.
Location: 12 km southwest of Hope at the east end of the Fraser Valley.
This park is a small, largely undeveloped lakefront area. Visitors can enjoy fishing, picnicking and boating against a spectacular mountain backdrop or take pleasure in a rustic camping experience.
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Skagit Valley
Lower Mainland - Fraser ValleySize: 27948 Ha
Facilities: 3 campgrounds at Silvertip (43 sites), Ross Lake (88 sites) and a horse camp near Whitworth Meadows (11 sites), a group campsite, day-use areas, pit toilets and boat launch (Ross Lake).
Location: 37 km southeast of Hope on the Silver-Skagit Road, adjacent to the Canada/USA border.
The Skagit Valley provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities in a natural, wilderness setting. The park offers 50 km of horse trails and is a very popular fishing area. Note: Ross Lake campground is located on a reservoir. The level of water in the reservoir fluctuates greatly. July and August are the only months when the lake is at full pool. During other months, there is no water in the lake on the Canadian side.
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Skihist
Thompson - MerrittSize: 33 Ha
Facilities: 58 campsites; flush toilets; sani-station; picnic area with pet walk & fabulous Thompson River Canyon views.
Location: 6 km east of Lytton on Hwy 1.
8 km of hiking trails including portions of the Gold Rush Cariboo Wagon Trail; campsites are large, quiet & peaceful offering spectacular views of the Coast Mountain range; park is a great base camp for Stein Valley treks and white-water rafting tours. May - September, phone (250) 455-2708.
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Skookumchuk Narrows
Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast ParksSize: 123 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Follow Highway 101 past Sechelt and Madeira Park, then take Egmont Road for approximately 6 km to the parking lot.
Trails and viewing areas allow visitors to experience the incredible power of the turbulent tidal rapids.
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Smelt Bay - Cortes Island
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 16 Ha
Facilities: 23 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.
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Smuggler Cove Marine
Lower Mainland - Sunshine Coast ParksSize: 185 Ha
Facilities: Walk-in camping is available but no facilities are provided except a pit toilet.
Location: Water access is a small anchorage on the south side of Sechelt Peninsula near Secret Cove. To access this park by land, visitors can hike 1 km from a parking lot off Hwy 101.
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Sooke Potholes
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 7 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Off Sooke River Road, off Highway 4 west of Victoria.
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 who enjoy swimming, tubing and fishing.
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Sowchea Bay
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 13 Ha
Facilities: 30 campsites, boat launch.
Location: 100 km west of Prince George on Highway 16 to Vanderhoof. From there, 55 km north on Highway 27 to Fort St. James and another 20 km west on Sowchea Bay Road.
Sowchea Bay Provincial Park is situated on Stuart Lake which is popular for fishing and boating. The campsites are situated on the lakeshore.
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Spider Lake
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 65 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: 60 km north of Nanaimo and 16 km west of Qualicum Beach on central Vancouver Island. The park can be accessed via the Horne Lake Exit off Highway 19 or 19A. Follow signs for 5 km to Spider Lake.
A very popular day-use destination; Spider Lake provides great swimming and fishing opportunities and is only 20 minutes from Rathtrevor Beach or Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.
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Sproat Lake
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 43 Ha
Facilities: 58 campsites and a group site (Taylor Arm). Other amenities include a boat launch, swimming floats and 3 picnic sites for day-use.
Location: 3 km northwest of Port Alberni. The park sits on the north shore of Sproat Lake, and can be reached via Highway 4.
a popular destination for swimming, fishing, waterskiing and, when the wind is up, windsurfing. During forest fire season visitors will see the gigantic Martin Mars water bombers. The largest water bombers in the world, these aircraft are capable of scooping up to 27 tons of water off the lake surface at one time. Short hiking trails lead visitors around the park, including a trail to the east end of Sproat Lake which leads to one of the finest panels of prehistoric petroglyphs in BC.
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Squitty Bay
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 12 Ha
Facilities: Marine accessible day-use area.
Location: Squitty Bay is located on the east side of Lasqueti Island between the MainIsland and Jedediah Island in the Strait of Georgia.
This small park is a pleasant place to enjoy a picnic or spend a day exploring rocky headlands and arid terrain.
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Stamp River
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 327 Ha
Facilities: 23 campsites and day-use picnic area.
Location: Stamp River is located off Beaver Creek road just north of Port Alberni.
Well known for its great fishing. Stamp River is a year-round destination and well known for the annual run of Pacific salmon, which wait in the pool below Stamp Falls before moving up the fish ladders on their way to spawning beds. View points along the river offer excellent opportunities to observe the natural phenomenon of the salmon fighting their way up the falls to spawn. Spawning seasons begins in late August with sockeye and continues right through to December with Coho and Chinook.
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Steelhead
Thompson - KamloopsSize: 38 Ha
Facilities: 44 campsites, hot showers, flush toilets, some sites with 30 amp power outlets and water.
Location: At the outlet of Kamloops Lake in Savona, 40 km west of Kamloops on Hwy 1.
The park features a beautiful beach. A boat launch is located nearby in the town of Savona. Activities include fishing, hiking, all types of water sports and cycling. Ice and firewood are available for sale.
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Stemwinder
Okanagan - Manning/SimilkameenSize: 4 Ha
Facilities: 26 campsites, hand water pump, pit toilets.
Location: 35 km east of Princeton on Highway 3.
Stemwinder is located by the Similkameen River - a popular spot for picnickers and anglers. Watch out for strong river conditions and poison ivy along river banks.
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Stone Mountain - Summit Lake
Peace - NorthSize: 25691 Ha
Facilities: 28 vehicle campsites, wilderness/walk-in sites, numerous trail systems, a day-use/picnic area and boat launch.
Location: Km 595 on the Alaskan Highway, 140 km west of Fort Nelson.
Stone Mountain offers travelers and hikers incredible mountain valley views with alpine meadows and lakes. Trails are available for horseback riding with a letter of permission.
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Strathcona
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 245807 Ha
Facilities: 170 sites in 2 campgrounds at Buttle Lake and Ralph River. Group site at Driftwood Bay. 5 marine-access only campsites in various locations throughout the park.
Location: The main access is via Highway 28, which connects with Gold River on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Follow Highway 19 to Campbell River, and then follow Highway 28 west for 48 km. Highway 28 passes through the northern section of the park and provides access to Buttle Lake.
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 rare Strathcona wilderness area. The extensive trail system is suitable for day or overnight hikes, with hikes ranging in duration from 2 to 8 hours.
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Summit Lake
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 6 Ha
Facilities: 34 campsites, day-use area, boat launch.
Location: On Hwy 6, located 18 km SE of Nakusp.
Easily accessible park offers fishing, canoeing and swimming in the lake's clear refreshing mountain water. Open May 15 to 11 AM Sept. 22. Please visit www.bcparks.ca or call 250 265-4710.
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Sun-Oka
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 30 Ha
Facilities: Day-use picnic area, playground, concession, flush toilets.
Location: 3 km south of Summerland off the main highway.
The large sandy beach and south facing bay are perfect for swimming and family outings, with large green grassy areas. Parking fees apply.
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Swan Lake
Peace - SouthSize: 65 Ha
Facilities: 42 campsites, a grassy campground, a day-use area, boat launch, dock, baseball diamonds and a playground.
Location: 35 km southeast of Dawson Creek off Highway 2.
This campsite is near the lakeshore and renowned in the area for picnicking, swimming and boating activities.
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Syringa Creek
Kootenay - West Kootenay NorthSize: 4417 Ha
Facilities: 61 campsites, boat launch, large day-use area with a sandy beach, adventure playground, sani-station.
Location: 19 km northwest of Castlegar on Broadwater Road.
A popular destination and base camp for families wishing to pursue beach activities, fishing, hiking (10 km of trails), boating and swimming. The park protects a significant stand of interior Douglas-fir forests and has one of the few remaining grassland ecosystems in the Kootenays. There are good opportunities for wildlife viewing, coupled with attractive campground and day-use facilities make this park a destination for a family vacation. Open May 3 to 11am on Sept 30.
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Taylor Arm
Vancouver Island - CentralSize: 71 Ha
Facilities: 3 group campsites, day-use area, pit toilets, water hand pump.
Location: 23 km northwest of Port Alberni on Hwy 4, approximately 20 km past Sproat Lake Provincial Park.
Group camping, two day-use areas for picnicking and undeveloped beach areas for visitors to enjoy many water activities on Sproat Lake. A short trail from the campground area leads to the lake. For reservations at the group campsites, please contact Discover Camping 1-800-689-9025 or www.discovercamping.ca.
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Ten Mile Lake
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 260 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds at Lakeside (62 sites) and Touring (46 sites), hot showers, sani-station and flush toilets.
Location: 12 km north of Quesnel on Highway 97.
Very popular recreational destination for local residents and visitors.
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Tribune Bay - Hornby Island
Vancouver Island - NorthSize: 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.
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Ts'il-os
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 223240 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds, 24 campsites, day-use areas, boat launch.
Location: Southwest of Williams Lake off Highway 20 onto gravel road for 60 to 120 km depending on campground.
Backcountry enthusiasts enjoy the rugged mountains, clear blue lakes, glaciers, alpine meadows, and waterfalls. Please visit www.bcparks.ca for more information.
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Tudyah Lake
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 56 Ha
Facilities: 36 campsites, group campsite, a day-use area and a boat launch.
Location: 9 km north of McLeod on Highway 97.
Located on the southern shore of Tudyah Lake, the park offers good fishing, canoeing and waterskiing opportunities. Ice fishing is popular here in the winter.
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Tunkwa
Thompson - KamloopsSize: 5100 Ha
Facilities: 286 campsites between 3 camping areas: Tunkwa Lake, Leighton and North Leighton Campgrounds. Boat launch, pit toilets and day-use area.
Location: 25 km south of Savona or 16 km north of Logan Lake on the Tunkwa Lake Road.
Tunkwa and Leighton Lakes are world class trout fishing lakes. Activities include fishing, hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing, ATVing, and horseback riding. A corral is available to horseback riders at the North Leighton campsite within the park. Wild horses can often be seen grazing the open meadows around Tunkwa Lake. Firewood is available for sale.
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Tweedsmuir (North)
Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37Size: 446092 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds with wilderness campsites, pit toilets.
Location: Access by boat on Ootsa and Whitesail Lakes are main access routes to the park area. Park is between Burns Lake and Houston.
Primarily for experienced outdoor recreationalists interested in boating, angling, camping and hiking in a self-sufficient wilderness areas. There are no supplies of any kind. For the Chikamin Bay area, there is a fee charged for boaters using the winching service to portage their boats through the area.
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Tweedsmuir (South)
Cariboo - CaribooSize: 506000 Ha
Facilities: 2 campgrounds: Arnarko (24 sites), and Fisheries (12 sites), wilderness campsites, car-top boat launch.
Location: Located on Highway 20, approximately 400 km west of Williams Lake, between Anahim Lake and Bella Coola. The gravel and paved highway is well maintained. The Bella Coola Hill is a 9 km section of up to 18 percent grade, a significant slope for any vehicle.
Home of amazing scenery, Turner Lake Canoe Chain and the 260 m Hunlen Falls.
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Tyhee Lake
Skeena - Smithers/Highway 37Size: 33 Ha
Facilities: 59 campsites, showers, flush toilets, a sani-dump, playground, picnic shelter, boat launch, mooring float and group campsite.
Location: 2 km off Highway 16 at Telkwa, 12 km east of Smithers.
Tyhee is a great place to slow down and take a break. Stop and play in the water, hike the Aldermere trail, or just soak up the sun.
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Vaseaux Lake
Okanagan - South/CentralSize: 12 Ha
Facilities: 12 campsites, pit toilets, water hand pump.
Location: 25 km south of Penticton on Highway 97.
The lake provides fishing opportunities for bass, trout and carp. Viewing platforms at Vaseaux Wildlife Centre offer excellent sighting
opportunities for birds, mountain goats and big horn sheep. Firewood is available for sale. Open from April 1 to mid October (weather dependent). Winter rates apply from mid October to late March.
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Wakes Cove - Valdes Island
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 205 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area.
Location: Marine access only, NE corner of Valdes Island.
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 trees, Garry Oaks and endangered plant species. No overnight camping.
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Wallace Island Marine
Vancouver Island - Southern Gulf IslandsSize: 72 Ha
Facilities: 18 open field campsites, day-use area, picnic tables.
Location: Marine access only, in Trincomali Channel between Galiano Island and the northern tip of Salt Spring Island. Dock at Conover Cove on the SW side of the island. Dinghy dock at Princess Cove.
Numerous beaches, coves and islets for paddlers to explore. Wildlife viewing. Please respect the adjacent private properties.
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Walloper
Thompson - KamloopsSize: 55 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, boat launch, and a dock.
Location: 1 km from the Coquihalla Highway on Hwy 5, 37 km south of Kamloops.
Popular activities include hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing and fishing from the dock. Camping is available at Lac le Jeune Provincial Park 4 km east.
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Wasa Lake
Kootenay - East Kootenay NorthSize: 144 Ha
Facilities: 104 campsites, 4 large lakeside day-use areas with flush toilets, and boat launch.
Location: 40 km north of Cranbrook or 102 km south of Radium Hot Springs and 1 km east of Highway 93/95.
This park protects a grassland ecosystem, which includes a portion of North America's most northern ponderosa pine forest. The park offers swimming, hiking, cycling, boating and nature viewing opportunities.
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Wells Gray - Clearwater Lake / Azure Lake
Thompson - Wells GraySize: Ha
Facilities: 13 wilderness/canoe camping areas, with 54 sites in total. Sites feature picnic tables and fire rings, outhouses and bear caches.
Location: Camping accessible only by boat, water taxi, or canoe from south end of lake.
Campsites spread over 52 km on 2 beautiful lakes. Waterfalls, fish and birds abound. There is limited firewood available.
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Wells Gray - Clearwater Lake / Falls Creek
Thompson - Wells GraySize: Ha
Facilities: 80 campsites, sani-station, store, rental cabins, running water, picnic tables, fire rings, outhouses, pay-per-use showers, day-use areas and a boat launch.
Location: Along the best-known access route into Wells Gray Park from Clearwater; 65 km from information centre on the park road.
Hiking trails, seasonal interpretive programs, canoe rentals, fishing, swimming, and boating.
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Wells Gray - Helmcken Falls
Thompson - Wells GraySize: Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, viewing platform, picnic site, bus and large motorhome parking.
Location: 45 km from Clearwater Information Centre on the park road.
Features: World famous Helmcken Falls, are approximately 3 times the height of Niagara Falls.
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Wells Gray - Mahood Lake
Thompson - Wells GraySize: Ha
Facilities: 30 campsites.
Location: Access off Highway 24 at Bridge Lake or Highway 97 at 100 Mile House.
The area features a playground, swimming beach, boat launch, hiking trails and waterfalls. Excellent lake fishing, as well as fly-fishing in local streams.
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Wells Gray - Murtle Lake
Thompson - Wells GraySize: Ha
Facilities: 19 wilderness/canoe camping areas, with 60 sites in total.
Location: 27 km west from Highway 5 at Blue River, and then a 2.5 km portage.
North America's largest canoe-only lake offers 100 km of shoreline, sandy beaches, rustic campsites with outhouses, bear caches and fire rings. There is limited firewood available.
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Wells Gray - Pyramid
Thompson - Wells GraySize: Ha
Facilities: 50 campsites, pump water, outhouses, picnic tables and fire rings.
Location: 42 km on the park road, then 1 km east at turn off.
Hiking trails, excellent wildlife viewing and Murtle River fishing.
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Wells Gray- Spahats Creek
Thompson - Wells GraySize: Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, flush toilets. Note: campsite has been removed.
Location: 10 km north of Clearwater on Clearwater Valley Road.
A spectacular waterfall, canyon views, parking for tour buses and large motor homes.
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West Lake
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 256 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area, group picnic site, change house, flush toilets, volleyball nets, horseshoe pits, playing field, boat launch, and swimming area.
Location: 22 km southwest of Prince George on Blackwater Road, on the north shore of West Lake.
This day-use area park offers all the ingredients for an ideal family outing such as swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. You will also find 15 km of hiking trails. To rent the group picnic shelter available, please call (250) 964-9211.
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West Shawnigan Lake
Vancouver Island - SouthSize: 9 Ha
Facilities: Day-use area (grassy), change house.
Location: Location: Off Hwy 1, north of Victoria; turn off onto Shawnigan Lake Road.
This popular summer recreation area offers many outdoor activities, including swimming, paddling, fishing, and picnicking.
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Whiskers Point
Omineca - Highways 16, 27 & 97Size: 116 Ha
Facilities: 69 campsites, day-use area, sandy beach, paved roads, a boat launch, playground and flush toilets.
Location: 130 km north of Prince George on Highway 97 on a peninsula reaching out into McLeod Lake.
Whiskers Point is a relaxing destination for an extended family retreat. It provides lakeside camping with ample opportunity to enjoy the day-use area facilities, swimming, fishing and strolling through the woods.
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White Lake
Thompson - Thompson River and ShuswapSize: 266 Ha
Facilities: Boat launch (suitable for small car-top type boats only) and pit toilets.
Location: 10 km northeast of Highway 1 from Balmoral (west of Salmon Arm); the last 2 km on a logging road.
Activities include self-contained camping, swimming and excellent fishing opportunities.
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Whiteswan Lake
Kootenay - East Kootenay NorthSize: 1994 Ha
Facilities: 115 campsites in 5 campgrounds: Alces Lake with a sani-station; Packrat Point with a boat launch; Inlet Creek; and Home Basin with a boat launch.
Location: Access is from Highway 93/95. Turn east 4.5 km south of Canal Flats onto the gravel Whiteswan Forestry Road for 25 km.
The Lussier hot springs are located near the west boundary of the park at kilometre 17.5. Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed at Cave Creek on the north shore of Whiteswan Lake. Visitors must practice "Leave No Trace" camping ethics - pack out what you pack in.
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Yahk
Kootenay - East Kootenay SouthSize: 9 Ha
Facilities: 26 campsites, small riverside day-use area.
Location: Along Highway 3/95, 70 km south of Cranbrook.
This park is near the Moyie River in a quiet forest setting.
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