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VANCOUVER ISLAND
43 John Dean
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.
44 Juan de Fuca
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 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.
45 Koksilah River
West of Shawnigan Lake on Southern Vancouver undeveloped park offers hiking, picnicking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Camping is no longer available.
46 Sooke Potholes
Jordan River Regional Park Campground
Photo Mary Sanseverino
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.
47 West Shawnigan Lake*
Lake. Access Park via Shawnigan Lake Road. for enjoying a family picnic. Nearby, the lake offers opportunities for boating, waterskiing and windsurfing.
• 3.5 km of cobble beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca
• Ocean sites with fabulous views of the Olympic Peninsula
• Trails through hemlock and cedar forest
• Affordable, self-contained camping year-round
Capital Regional District
crd.bc.ca/parks 250.478.3344
SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS Located between Vancouver Island and the Vancouver Mainland, the Southern Gulf Islands make up of over a dozen large islands and a multitude of islets. On Salt Spring Island, visit Ruckle Provincial Park or take in the marvelous views from atop Mount Maxwell. Galiano Island has over 130 different species of birds and includes Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park, with white sand and shell beaches, a tidal lagoon and towering forests.
Park Facility Operator: K2 Park Services Ltd Phone: (250) 539-2115 E-mail:
k2parks@shaw.ca Website:
www.bcparks.ca www.k2parks.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.
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!
*Please visit
www.bcparks.ca for more information. 48
Bellhouse – Galiano Island
Burrill Point, a short walk west from the ferry great spot for picnicking and ferry watching. The park offers excellent views of busy Active Pass, Mayne Island, and the Strait of Georgia.
49 Bodega Ridge – Galiano Island
island from the ferry terminal. Access by Cottage rising 328 meters above sea level. From the top, hikers are rewarded with views of Trincomali Channel, Vancouver Island and the Strait of Georgia.
50 Burgoyne Bay – Salt Spring Island 15
the end of Burgoyne Bay Road off Fulford Ganges historical significance for Vancouver Island First Nations. Hiking trails connect to a lovely sandy
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Horseshoe Bay Squamish
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