VANCOUVER ISLAND
picnic area on Goldstream River, Freeman King Nature House (
www.vislandcamping.com and
www.naturehouse.ca). 2 large group sites, hiking trails, including Mt. Finlayson, amphitheatre, sani-station, shower buildings, fl ush toilets. • Location: 16 km northwest of Victoria on the Trans Canada Highway. • Massive trees, majestic waterfalls, a meandering river to the sea, fl ow- ers, birds and fascinating fi sh 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.
41 Gordon Bay
51 ha. • Facilities: 134 campsites, group site, day-use area at beach, boat launch, swimming area, playground, amphitheatre, 2 shower build- ings, fl ush 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 aver- age temperature in Canada. Spectacular fi shing in spring, fall, winter, with waterskiing and wind- surfi ng in the summer. Campground open year round.
42 Gowlland Tod
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 ex- cellent 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 wild- fl owers. Tod Inlet provides boaters a view of the Butchart Gardens fi reworks display in July and August.
43 John Dean
174 ha. • Facilities: Small picnic area, large trail system. • Location: Near Sidney. Access off High- way 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 wildfl owers: blue camas lilies, common red paint- brush, sea blush, and shooting stars.
44 Juan de Fuca
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. • Juan de Fuca Park offers scenic beauty, spectacular hiking, marine/wildlife viewing, and roaring surf in its course along the Pacifi c coast- line of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A 47 km trail from China Beach to Botanical Beach is used for hiking, camping, and surfi ng. It ranges from
Montague Harbour Marine/ Tourism BC – Adrian Dorst
moderate to diffi cult, and features suspension bridges and spectacular views.
45 Koksilah River
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, fi shing and swimming opportunities. Camping is no longer available.
46 Sooke Potholes
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, pol- ished 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 fi shing.
47 West Shawnigan Lake*
9 ha. • Facilities: Day-use area. • 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, fi shing, and picnicking.
SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS You can make a reservation online at
www.discovercamping.ca or by calling Discover Camping toll free (Canada/USA) 1-800-689-9025
Island View Beach Regional Park RV and Tent Campground
• Panorama of land and seascapes • Long, sandy beach • Walking trails & nature programs • Conveniently located near ferry, airport and downtown Victoria
www.crd.bc.ca/parks | 250.478.3344
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