Golden Ears Park

Maple Ridge, BC

One of British Columbia’s largest parks, Golden Ears is an exceptional destination for all sorts of recreation. The park features three large campgrounds and an extensive system of hiking and horseback-riding trails. Alouette Lake, meanwhile, is a popular spot for swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing, canoeing, boating, and fishing. The landscape of Golden Ears Park offers an excellent example of B.C.’s coastal western hemlock forest. The park’s extensive backcountry is mountainous and extremely rugged.

E.C. Manning Park

Manning Park, BC

E.C. Manning Park is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, within a three-hour drive of both the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. The diversity of Manning Park’s landscape, its ease of access, and a wealth of recreational opportunities combine to draw visitors from across British Columbia, and beyond. With so many scenic, historic, natural, and recreational attractions within easy reach, this is one of the province’s most popular parks. Four summer drive-in campgrounds offer vehicle-accessible camping and there are also opportunities for backcountry camping. To learn more, see camping, below. The park has a large variety of trails, which range from 15-minute walks to six-day backcountry hikes. These provide access to unique floral displays and scenic views. The diversity within this park is what makes it so spectacular and there is sure to be something to meet everyone’s needs.

Lac Le Jeune Park

Logan Lake, BC

Nestled among an open stand of spruce, fir and regenerating young forest, Lac Le Jeune Park appeals to campers and anglers seeking an easily-accessible getaway spot. The park offers a diverse assortment of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and nature appreciation. The campground serves as a base for recreational use at both Stake and Walloper Lakes. The park sees high use during the summer season. During the winter the area is used for cross-country skiing with no vehicle access. Special Notes:The park is used for informal cross-country skiing in the winter and connects to the Stake Lake Ski Trail system.

Shannon Falls Park

Squamish-Lillooet D, BC

Shannon Falls Park is directly next to Highway 99. It is a popular day-use park offering picnicking, hiking, and access to the well-known trail in Stawamus Chief Park. The tumbling waters of Shannon Falls originate from Mount Habrich and Mount Sky Pilot. They rise 335m above Highway 99, making this the third highest falls in British Columbia (ranking behind 481m Della Falls in Strathcona Park and 396m Hunlen Falls in Tweedsmuir Park). There is a small concession and information centre offering snacks, information, and souvenirs. This is next to the flush toilet building on the trail to the waterfalls, and it is managed by the park operator.

Stawamus Chief Park

Squamish, BC

Stawamus Chief Park protects the 700-metre, awe-inspiring granite cliffs that stand at the southern entrance to Squamish on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. The park provides rock-climbing opportunities of international significance. Hiking trails to The Chief’s three summits offer rewarding views of Howe Sound, Squamish town, and the surrounding mountains. This park also offers camping opportunities. The Stawamus Chief is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world and provides good nesting habitat for peregrine falcons. Please keep your distance from wildlife, and view with binoculars. Look out for posted closures of climbing routes during the critical nesting season.

Porteau Cove Park

Squamish-Lillooet D, BC

Golden Ears Park

Maple Ridge, BC

One of British Columbia’s largest parks, Golden Ears is an exceptional destination for all sorts of recreation. The park features three large campgrounds and an extensive system of hiking and horseback-riding trails. Alouette Lake, meanwhile, is a popular spot for swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing, canoeing, boating, and fishing. The landscape of Golden Ears Park offers an excellent example of B.C.’s coastal western hemlock forest. The park’s extensive backcountry is mountainous and extremely rugged.

E.C. Manning Park

Manning Park, BC

E.C. Manning Park is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, within a three-hour drive of both the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. The diversity of Manning Park’s landscape, its ease of access, and a wealth of recreational opportunities combine to draw visitors from across British Columbia, and beyond. With so many scenic, historic, natural, and recreational attractions within easy reach, this is one of the province’s most popular parks. Four summer drive-in campgrounds offer vehicle-accessible camping and there are also opportunities for backcountry camping. To learn more, see camping, below. The park has a large variety of trails, which range from 15-minute walks to six-day backcountry hikes. These provide access to unique floral displays and scenic views. The diversity within this park is what makes it so spectacular and there is sure to be something to meet everyone’s needs.

Lac Le Jeune Park

Logan Lake, BC

Nestled among an open stand of spruce, fir and regenerating young forest, Lac Le Jeune Park appeals to campers and anglers seeking an easily-accessible getaway spot. The park offers a diverse assortment of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and nature appreciation. The campground serves as a base for recreational use at both Stake and Walloper Lakes. The park sees high use during the summer season. During the winter the area is used for cross-country skiing with no vehicle access. Special Notes:The park is used for informal cross-country skiing in the winter and connects to the Stake Lake Ski Trail system.