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VANCOUVER ISLAND


 park access points: Tod Inlet, Mackenzie Bight,         excellent and extensive network of over 25 km of hiking trails, offering spectacular vistas, wildlife viewing, and opportunity for nature appreciation. In spring and early summer, moss-covered rocky knolls come alive with colourful, vibrant wildflowers. Tod Inlet provides boaters a view of the Butchart Gardens fireworks display in July and August.


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


        Location: West of Shawnigan Lake on Southern  this undeveloped park offers hiking, picnicking, fishing and swimming opportunities. Camping is no longer available.


46 Sooke Potholes


        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.


Tofino 21 Ucluelet 41 37 44 39 46


Campbell River Courtenay


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Powell River 11 4 15 30 5


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40 52 VICTORIA


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.


Parks listed in orange are operated by: K2 Park Services Ltd 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.


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,


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Bodega Ridge – Galiano Island


 Location: Three-quarters of the way along the island from the ferry terminal. Access by Cottage Way  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


 At the end of Burgoyne Bay Road off Fulford  Area has historical significance for Vancouver Island First Nations. Hiking trails connect to a lovely sandy beach at the head of the Bay, Mt Sullivan and the Nature Trust ecological reserve which contains Canada’s largest Garry Oak woodland reserve.


51 Dionisio Point – Galiano Island


  Island overlooking Porlier Pass. Marine access       headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows and a tidal lagoon, and a long human history with evidence of shell middens.


52 Discovery Island Marine 


Horseshoe Bay Squamish


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