VANCOUVER ISLAND REGION 1


VANCOUVER ISLAND


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ancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands provide an amazing diversity of endless sandy beaches, awe-inspiring


old-growth forests and a rich abundance of wildlife. You will find provincial parks with near exquisite freshwater lakes, majestic mountains, challenging coastal and backcountry trails, rivers with cascading waterfalls, hot springs, and spectacular marine areas with pounding surf.


Explore the island’s picturesque provincial parks for the day or for an amazing camping experience. Whatever your pace or level of adventure, these provincial parks have something for everyone to enjoy and experience.


To get you here and away, both BC Ferries (www.bcferries.bc.ca) and Washington State Ferries (www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries) have conveniently scheduled sailings to compliment your travel plans.


NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND Northern Vancouver Island contains the vast wilderness of Strathcona Provincial Park, home to Buttle Lake and Ralph River campgrounds and the new 2 km wheelchair-accessible Centennial Loop Trail. The area also has a vast


network of backcountry hiking opportunities, the remote tranquility of the Discovery Islands and the family fun seashore of Miracle Beach. Located on the Campbell River, take the time to visit spectacular Elk Falls, the self-proclaimed Salmon Capital of the World.


Parks listed in blue are operated by: R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd. Phone: 250-474-1336


Mid Island Office: 250-248-1134 E-mail: office@rlcparks.ca Website: www.rlcparks.ca www.bcparks.ca


For information on parks listed in black visit bcparks.ca


Reservations can be made up to


3 months in advance of arrival, either online at disccovercamping.ca or for a $5 surcharge, call toll free (Canada/USA) 1-800-689-9025 or 1-519-826-6850 (international). Group camping/ picnic sites can be booked year round. See bcparks.ca for policies and costs.


Backcountry camping permits may be purchased up to two weeks before arrival. Visit bcparks.ca and on the specific park page, click on the “GET A BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING PERMIT NOW” button to register.


Please contact R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd. for general information about parks listed in blue. Firewood is available for sale in all of the North Vancouver Island campgrounds.


1 Broughton Archipelago Marine


     camping. No designated campsites, but areas for overnight camping. No developed trails or moorage        excellent boating and wildlife viewing opportunities. Extremely popular with sea kayakers. Please practice “Leave No Trace” ethics.


2 Cape Scott


2 at Eric Lake on a first-come, first-served basis.        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,  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.


3 Elk Falls 10


1     north of Campbell River on Highway 28 toward    25-metre Elk Falls and along the Campbell River. 12 km of trails meandering through the forest,


Miracle Beach


riverside and around the falls, highlighting the 2001 Millennium Trail section. Riverside sites with great fishing and snorkeling opportunities.


4 Fillongley – Denman Island


2 the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay (take Buckley Bay Exit 101 off Highway 19) and follow     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.


5 Helliwell – Hornby Island


 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  its trails along the wind and sea cut cliffs, which overlook the Tribune Bay pristine sandy beach.


6 Loveland Bay


3                 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  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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