Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

On Salt Spring Island, from the Baynes Peak Summit on Mount Maxwell the mountain park enjoys ocean, mountain and island views of Burgoyne Bay and the Sansum Narrows.

Mount Maxwell Road

Ganges

The point is ideal for beachcombing, sightseeing and for viewing the ocean, the marine activity, as well as, Mount Washington on Vancouver Island.

Lacon Road

Dinner Bay is a family playground and picnic park and the Japanese Gardens are home to gardens with floral colors, scents and outdoor art.

Dinner Bay Road

The highlights of Roesland attract people to the park. Some of the highlights include Row House (the museum), the hiking trail to the tip of Roe Islet (amazing marine views) and the hiking trail to Roe Lake located above Shingle Bay.

South Otter Bay Road

Some of the activities enjoyed at Campbell Point include hiking, beachcombing, swimming, picnicking and birdwatching. Bennett Bay is considered one of the better sandy beaches on Mayne Island and that is close by.

Isabella Lane

A day use lighthouse park that attracts activities like picnicking and sightseeing. There is a small grass area and picnic tables for picnicking.

Georgina Point Road

The rugged trail leads explorers to a popular local swimming hole named Big Lake, a marsh which is ideal for birdwatching and some viewing benches.

Third Street

Sointula

The U'Mista Cultural Centre is the main attraction in Alert Bay. The centre is a First Nation museum and a special gathering place for ceremonial celebrations. The goal of the centre is to remember, protect and preserve the history, traditions and cult

Alert Bay

Popular destination on South Pender Island for adventure and for relaxation. The park features a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, tidal pools, hiking trails, wildlife and a wilderness campground.

Ainslie Point Road

Bere Point Park is a popular beach destination on the island. The park provides great ocean scenery and an opportunity to view some wildlife. The regional park includes a pebbled and sandy beach, campsites, pit toilets, a boat launch and a day use picnic area with picnic tables and fire pits.

Sointula

he sandy beaches, the ease of access, beach campsites and the marine views create an ideal retreat for paddlers on multi-day trips.

The burial grounds are the resting place for many of the First Nations people who first inhabited the island. Standing tall, marking many of the grave sites, are a number of ceremonial Totem Poles. Some of which are very old, faded and have fallen to the ground - some say, they are returning back

Alert Bay

Bellhouse Park is a popular sightseeing and picnicking destination on Galiano Island. The ocean views from the park overlook Active Pass and Mayne Island. From the shores of Bellhouse Park one can observe wildlife like seals, sea birds, predator birds and sea lions.

Jack Road

A long beautiful sandy beach, a campground and large day use area are the highlights in the Smelt Bay Park. The beach encompasses the entire bay extending all the way to Sutil Point.

Sutil Point Road

Mansons Landing

Octopus Islands Provincial Marine Park is located off the coast of Quadra Island of the Discovery Islands, Gulf Islands BC, Canada. The islands park is a popular moorage destination for boaters and it is a popular destination for ocean kayaking enthusiasts.

Gulf Islands Parks, Trails and Places

Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Repulse Point

Dinner Bay Park and the Japanese Gardens

Roesland

Campbell Point

Georgina Point Park & Lighthouse

Mateoja Heritage Trail

U'Mista Cultural Centre

Beaumont Marine Park

Bere Point Regional Park

Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park

Namgis

Bellhouse Provincial Park

Smelt Bay Provincial Park

Octopus Islands Provincial Marine Park

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