VANCOUVER ISLAND


campgrounds at Buttle Lake and Ralph River. Group site at Driftwood Bay and 5 marine-access only campsites in various locations throughout          Highway 28, which connects with Gold River on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Follow Highway 19 to Campbell River, and then follow Highway 28 west for 48 km. Highway 28 passes through the northern section of the park and         and Ralph River offer serene base camps, from which one can venture out to any of the 52 km of hiking trails in the mountains of the very rare Strathcona wilderness area. The extensive trail system is suitable for day or overnight hikes, with hikes ranging in duration from 2 to 8 hours.


15 Tribune Bay – 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  pristine, almost tropical sandy beach renowned for its warm ocean swimming.


CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND Central Vancouver Island has the world famous towering old growth giants of MacMillan Provincial Park’s Cathedral Grove, the sandy ocean shores at Rathtrevor Beach, spectacular Englishman River and Little Qualicum River falls. On Hwy 4 heading to the west coast of the central island is Sproat Lake, home of the famous Martin Mars water bomber planes. The central island also provides the gateway to Pacifi c Rim National Park, Barkley Sound and the remote Hot Springs Cove.


Parks listed in blue are operated by: R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd. Phone: 250-474-1336 Mid Island Offi ce: 250-248-1134 E-mail: offi ce@rlcparks.ca Website: www.rlcparks.ca www.bcparks.ca


Parks listed in red are operated by: Snuneymuxw First Nation Phone: 250-713-0456


E-mail: patriciam@snuneymuxw.ca Website: www.newcastleisland.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.


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


16 Englishman River Falls


               13 km southwest of Parksville. Take Errington Road off Highway 4A, toward Port Alberni. Directional signs are posted on main highways.         forest, which surrounds captivating cascading falls. There are some pools at the bottom of the falls for wading or soaking. 3 km of trails cross the river twice with viewpoints overlooking  Goats on the Roof. Campground closed October through April.


17 Gabriola Island – Gabriola Island


 Gabriola Sands (6 ha.), Sandwell (12 ha.) and  from Nanaimo. All day-use areas are accessible  of the Strait of Georgia, making them a great day trip adventure from Rathtrevor Beach or Englishman River Falls.


18 Hemer


 Holden Lake, 12 km south of Nanaimo. Take the Cedar Road turnoff from Highway 1 and follow  trails encompassing protected wetlands and a Douglas Fir forest around Holden Lake.


19 Horne Lake Caves


        open to the public year round. Park Visitor Centre (May – October) includes museum, fossil displays and Canada’s only wheelchair-        take Horne Lake Exit #75 and follow gravel  temperatures are around 8 °C (46 °F) year round. Explorers should wear sturdy footwear and warm clothing. Helmets, lights and maps are available for self guided explorers. Guided tours run every hour during summer.


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Jedediah Island Marine – Jedediah Island


 Pit toilets. No other developed sites or facilities.       Texada Islands in the Sabine Channel of Georgia Strait. Marine access only from Lasqueti Island.  secluded bays. Hike to the homestead to view the remaining barn and other structures and the vast orchard. Please practice “Leave No Trace” camping ethics and bring your own water.


21 Kennedy Lake


 


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