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 The Sunshine Coast is a short and relaxing ferry ride (
www.bcferries.bc.ca) from Metro- Vancouver or Comox-Vancouver Island. Enjoy sandy beaches, old growth forests, marine life, tidal pools, coves, and tons of family friendly community activities! Porpoise Bay also has a creek and estuary to discover and Inland Lake boasts a wheelchair accessible trail around the entire lake. First Nations culture also 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. There is something for everyone to enjoy on the Sunshine Coast!
Park Facility Operator: Swens Contracting E-mail:
info@sunshinecoastparks.com Phone: (604) 885-3714 Website:
www.bcparks.ca or
www.sunshinecoastparks.com
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
Relax in the splendour of Pender Harbour
Pender Harbour Resort & Marina
SUNSHINE COAST, BC
www.phrm.ca
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
Nairn Falls
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 Lake, left and continue 5 km, right at Inland around Inland Lake.
2 Porpoise 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
8 km from Sechelt. Off Highway 101 onto rocky headlands, lagoons and forests. Excellent for walking and nature viewing.
6 Skookumchuck Narrows
Highway 101 past Sechelt and Madeira Park, and viewing areas allow visitors to experience the incredible power of the turbulent tidal rapids.
7 Smuggler Cove Marine
the south side of Sechelt Peninsula near Secret Cove. Land access - hike 1 km from a parking weather anchorage.
SEA-TO-SKY The Sea to Sky area lives up to its name when it comes to provincial parks. Just a short drive from Vancouver, you can stay at marine parks such as Plumper Cove and Porteau Cove. Moving inland, visit Alice or Birkenhead Lakes to experience a full range of coastal camping
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