Vancouver Island takes pride in showcasing its parks. And with over 120 Provincial Parks, plus countless Regional and City Parks, you have a great many choices. Whether you are looking for a quiet oasis, a place to camp, or a playground for the kids, the following articles showcase the best Vancouver Island parks.
First up is a complete list of the many beautiful Government-run parks we have on Vancouver Island. These include Provincial Parks, Provincial Marine Parks, Ecological Reserves, and the three National Parks found here. The list is organized alphabetically.
Below that main Provincial Park list are feature articles of our favourite parks around Vancouver Island. Within each article, you’ll find full detail about each park.
If an image catches your eye, click on it to find more information about that location.
Vancouver Island Provincial Parks List A - Z
One of the most accessible locations to find an old-growth forest on Vancouver Island is MacMillan Provincial Park, otherwise known as Cathedral Grove. Visitors…
Hemer Provincial Park, located in Nanaimo, offers visitors a lake and a marsh popular among bird watchers. Features: Mature second growth forest; lake; marshPark…
Marble River Provincial Park, located near Port Alice on northern Vancouver Island, is a great place to explore at any time of year. During…
This small park hidden in south Nanaimo is full of history and gives you access to the only remaining coal tipple on Vancouver Island.…
Home to a group of small islands just off Port Hardy, God’s Pocket Provincial Marine Park provides some of the best scuba diving and…