REGION 2
LOWER MAINLAND
LOWER MAINLAND T
he Lower Mainland Provincial Parks have some of the province’s most impressive lakes, waterfalls, and hiking trails. These
parks are rich in nature, history and wildlife diversity and offer an extensive list of outdoor activities including boating, swimming, wildlife viewing, hiking, scuba diving and sailing. From the third highest falls in B.C. to one of the largest provincial parks, there is an exciting adventure or camping vacation for everyone and all within easy reach of Vancouver.
The region is divided into four different areas: Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky, Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver. So start planning your next camping vacation to discover what the region’s scenic provincial parks have to offer.
SUNSHINE COAST PARKS
Just a relaxing ferry ride (
www.bcferries.bc.ca) away from Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast can keep any family entertained for weeks. Porpoise Bay and Saltery Bay parks are full of fun activities, from adventure playgrounds and hiking, to fishing and scuba diving. First Nations culture thrives on the Sunshine Coast with historic sites like the seashell middens of Saltery Bay and the Tems Swiya Museum, home to objects and historical artifacts of the Sechelt First Nation. Roberts Creek Provincial Park is a great place to watch for whales, seals, and other marine life. Your kids will marvel at the diverse marine life found in the inlets, tidal pools, coves and beaches in this area.
Park Facility Operator: Swens Contracting
E-mail:
info@sunshinecoastparks.com Phone: (604) 885-3714 Website:
www.bcparks.ca
Make a reservation at
www.discovercamping.ca
or by calling Discover Camping toll free (Canada/ USA) 1-800-689-9025 or 1-519-826-6850 (international) from March 15 to Sept 15. Group camping and picnic site reservations can now be booked year-round.
Day-Use area Cultus Lake / BC Parks
For your convenience, online backcountry permit registration is available for 26 parks up to one month prior to arrival. Visit
www.bcparks.ca to register your backcountry adventure!
1 Inland Lake
River. Turn on Haslam Street north of Cranberry
2 Porpoise Bay
campsites, a group campsite, day-use area, pit and flush toilets, hot showers, adventure family oriented park and an excellent base camp for paddlers exploring the Sechelt Inlet.
3 Roberts Creek
past Roberts Creek and left at Flume Road. the cobblestone ocean beach is fantastic for sea stars, mussels and oysters as well as watching whales and seals offshore.
4 Saltery Bay
Campground - 1 km north of Saltery Bay Ferry Terminal on Highway 101. Day-use area – 1,5 close-up look at the abundant marine life and a 3-metre bronze mermaid statue.
5 Sargeant Bay
Relax in the splendour of Pender Harbour
Pender Harbour Resort & Marina
SUNSHINE COAST, BC
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