Vancouver Island Parks and Trails
National Parks, Provincial, Regional, Municipal and Community Parks
Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada is home to many National, Provincial, Regional, Municipal and Community Parks, as well as, many BC Forestry Recreation Sites.There are oceanfront, lakefront, rainforest and mountain parks. Off the coastline of Vancouver Island there are marine parks protecting islands and wildlife. Many parks on Vancouver Island protect endangered wildlife species.
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Qualicum Parks & Trails
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Cape Beale Trail
Cape Beale Headlands Trail is a 6.5 kilometre hiking and backpacking trail leading to a lighthouse and rocky cliffs. The headlands is often lost in a cloud of ocean mist.
Read moreChemainus Mural Walking Path
Chemaunus, BC on Vancouver Island was one of the first to bring mural art to the streets in Canada on a grand scale! Today, visitors can grab an information brochure and take a self guided mural walking tour around Chemainus visiting with murals while at the same time exploring shops and attractions
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National Geographic IMAX Theatre
National Geographic IMAX Theatre is a large scale attraction located in the City of Victoria, British Columbia, (B.C.), Canada on Vancouver Island.
Read more675 Belleville St
Victoria
Morrell Nature Park
The Morrell Nature Park is located in the community of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The 113 hectare (278 acres) birdwatching and hiking trail park includes a lake, beaver pond, hiking trails, lookout platforms, marshes and plenty of second growth forest.
Read moreWakesiah Ave
Nanaimo
Cathedral Grove-MacMillan Provincial Park
Cathedral Grove in the MacMillan Provincial Park is located east of the community of Port Alberni, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The 157 hectare wilderness park was created to protect the old growth forests within the Coastal Douglas Fir Biogeoclimatic Zone.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Come see the salmon spawning. Popular with Bald Eagles and Bear seekers during salmon spawning season. Hiking trails through forests and up onto mountains connecting to wide ranging views.
Read moreHighway #1
Victoria
Buttertubs Marsh
Buttertubs Marsh is a popular place for birdwatching mainly it is very central in the community and easily accessible. Some of the birding wildlife viewed when visiting the marsh could include swallows, Canada Geese, Mallard Ducks, American Widgeons, Red-Winged Blackbird, eagles, kingfishers,
Read moreBird Sanctuary Drive
Nanaimo
Nitinat River Provincial Park
Nitinat River Provincial Park is a another one of those classic rugged wilderness parks we so enjoy. This park is located near the community of Lake Cowichan, Port Alberni and Port Renfrew, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The main features of this wilderness park are the Nitinat
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Lake Cowichan
Eves Provincial Park
Eves Provincial Park is a "Class C" park located in Westholme, BC which is in an area called Crofton which is just south of Chemainus, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The park is relatively a hidden gem, with little to no crowds, providing a network of hiking trails through a forest leading to
Read moreLittle Mountain Road
Duncan
Wickaninnish Beach - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Wickaninnish Beach is one of the more popular beaches due because it is long, beautiful and lined with high end resorts. Located in the Pacific Rim National Park, the beach is situated south of Tofino, BC and north of the Village of Ucluelet, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Tofino, Ucluelet
Upana Caves - Gold River
Upana Caves, a spelunking destination, is located near the community of Gold River, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The caving destination provides over 100 caves. There are said to be around 1 000 known caves on Vancouver Island. Who knew? Most of these caves are found in what is called the Quatsi
Read moreCoombs Village
Coombs Village is located west of Parksville BC, on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The village is a popular attraction because of the unique assortment of art, services, dining and shops.
Read moreAlberni Hwy (Hwy 4A)
Parksville
Florencia Bay
Florencia Beach is one of many of the beautiful beaches located in the Pacific Rim National Park located near the Town of Tofino and just north of the community of Ucluelet, BC, Canada on Vancouver Island.
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Maple Bay
Maple Bay is a small marine village located east of the community of Duncan, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The village is in private cove, fronted by a pebbled beach, situated on the shores of the Sansum Narrows. Maple Bay is a residential neighborhood located about 10 minutes
Read moreMaple Bay Road
Duncan
Transfer Beach Park
Transfer Beach Park is the central gathering place, heck the IT place, on the waterfront for many who visit Ladysmith, BC, Canada on Vancouver Island. The large park is a major gathering spot for summer activities
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