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Parks are selected
and cherished for their natural beauty and diverse habitat, and
in British Columbia, we are blessed with a staggering number of
regional, provincial and national parks from which to choose.
Selection of
the Top Ten parks on and around Vancouver Island is both a difficult
and rewarding task. Each park is a unique part of Canada's heritage,
protecting the finest natural environment for the benefit of future
generations of residents and visitors.
Pacific
Rim National Park, Pacific Rim
Discover the haunting beauty of the wild west coast in the only
national park on Vancouver Island - lush coastal rainforest and
over 100 small islands.
Goldstream
Provincial Park, Victoria
A 700 year old rainforest with massive trees, a cascading waterfall
and a spectacular fall salmon run - and only twenty minutes from
downtown Victoria!
Carmanah
Walbran Provincial Park, South Island
An awe-inspiring home to the tallest tree in Canada - the 95 metre
(315 feet) Carmanah Giant, thought to be the tallest spruce in the
world.
Strathcona
Provincial Park, Central Island
Hiking trails, alpine lakes and the highest waterfall in Canada
- all in a rugged mountain wilderness of over 250 000 hectares.
MacMillan
Park, Central Island
Roadside access to Cathedral Grove's 800 year old Douglas-fir forest
- a unique opportunity to count the fallen tree's rings for yourself.
Miracle
Beach Provincial Park, Central Island
Few family holiday destinations can rival Miracle Beach's broad
sandy beaches, spacious campsites and nature programs for the whole
family.
East
Sooke Regional Park, South Island
Perhaps the best hiking on Vancouver Island - East Sooke's Coast
Trail is considered to be one of the premier day hikes in Canada.
Desolation
Sound Provincial Park, BC Coast
The most beautiful cruising ground in BC, and one of the premier
sailing playgrounds in the world - warm waters, a mild climate and
rich sea life.
Beaumont
Marine Provincial Park South, Pender Island
Tucked along the shore of picturesque Bedwell Harbour, Beaumont
is the most popular marine park in the Gulf Islands, with a beautiful
sandy beach.
Porpoise
Bay Provincial Park, Sunshine Coast
A forested park with hiking trails, sandy beaches, spawning salmon
streams and one of the top 20 recreational scuba dives in the world.
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