| NATIONAL PARKS |
Glacier National Park
250-837-7500 Revelstoke
The steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life are typical of this natural region. The park protects unique stands of old-growth cedar and hemlock and critical habitat for threatened and endangered wildlife species such as the mountain caribou, mountain goat and grizzly bear. |
Kootenay National Park
250-347-9615 Radium
From glacier-clad peaks along the Continental Divide to semi-arid grasslands of the Rocky Mountain Trench, where cactus grows, this is a park rich in diversity of landscapes and ecology. |
Mount Revelstoke National Park
250-837-7500 Revelstoke
From dense old-growth rainforest of giant cedar and pine, travel up through subalpine forest, and finally alpine meadows and tundra. Marvel at the spectacular view of the ice-clad peaks of the Monashee Mountains and, to the east, the Selkirk Mountains. |
Yoho National Park
250-343-6783 Field
Yoho represents the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains region, and is also a Cree expression of awe and wonder for this place of rock walls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks. |
| PROVINCIAL PARKS |
| COLUMBIA VALLEY/BC ROCKIES |
Bugaboo Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Golden-Radium
With many peaks over 3,000 metres in elevation the Bugaboo's offer awe inspiring mountain and glacier terrain. |
Burges and James Gadsden Prov. Park
250-422-4200 Golden
The Columbia Wetlands are recognized by scientists and naturalists world wide for its remarkable variety and abundance of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. These remaining wetlands of the Pacific Flyway are critical resting and feeding areas for resident and migratory birds. |
Canal Flats Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Canal Flats
Spectacular mountain vistas and lakeshore recreation, the park is a wonderful place for sunbathing, picnicking, water sports, and boating; it is also a popular destination for windsurfers. |
Crowsnest Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Fernie
For centuries native peoples camped at the site of the present day park to be followed in more recent times by explorers, fur traders and railroad builders. A pleasant stopping place watched over by the stately sentinels of the Erickson and Loop Ridges of the Rockies. There is good winter range for elk and deer in the vicinity. |
Dry Gulch Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Radium
A great base camp for golfing, swimming, windsurfing, boating, hiking, bird watching, visiting hot springs and shopping in the towns of Invermere and Radium Hot Springs. |
James Chabot Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Windermere
A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court. |
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Golden
A magnificent place of shimmering lakes, glistening glaciers, sky scrapping peaks and sun-dappled alpine meadows |
Premier Lake Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Skookumchuck
One of the key recreational fishing lakes in the East Kootenay, the emerald green lakes of Premier and four smaller lakes, Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye and Quartz offer a unique and varied fishing experience in a secluded and pleasant park atmosphere. |
Purcell Wilderness Conservancy
250-422-4200 Invermere
It is a challenging, undeveloped nearly pristine mountain landscape encompassing five biogeoclimatic zones and the only intact ecosystem in southeastern BC. |
Whiteswan Lake
Canal Flats
The shining waters of two mountain lakes, Whiteswan and Alces, and a natural hot springs are the focal points of Whiteswan Provincial Park. Four lakeside or riverside campgrounds, boat launches, a historic lakeside hiking trail and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities makes this a perfect setting for a camping holiday. |
| WEST KOOTNEAYS |
Cody Caves Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Ainsworth
In the Cody Caves System, an underground stream flows for over a kilometre through ancient limestone. Visitors are provided with a one hour tour underground with a professional interpreter to view a spectacular array of formations such as stalactites, soda straws, waterfalls, flowstone, rimstone dams, stalagmites and draperies. |
Drewry Point Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Balfour
This park provides protected moorage in both the north and south bays making it easy to get out of the wind. Its secluded sand beaches and picnic area make this park a scenic place for a relaxing visit. |
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Nelson
There is always lots to do with an adventure playground, visitor centre, spawning channel, boat launch, group camp site, viewing platform, hiking trails and a marina nearby. |
Kootenay Lake Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Nelson
With outstanding views of the Purcell Mountains to the east, these sheltered locations provide access to the lake's marine activities including fishing, boating and swimming. |
Pilot Bay Marine Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Balfour
This park is the safest harbour on Kootenay Lake where boaters often gather to weather out the summer storms. The water is warm in the bay for swimming and some of the best fishing for trophy "gerrard" trout is nearby. |
Lockhart Creek Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Kootenay Lake
Encompasses one of the few unroaded valleys in the region and protects a diverse old growth forest. A pioneer trail along Lockhart Creek leads to grand vistas of Kootenay Lake and meanders through the habitat of many species of plants and animals unique to temperate interior cedar hemlock forests. Birdwatchers and wildflower and plant identification enthusiasts will be rewarded by a visit to this area. |
Syringa Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Castlegar
The lake is a part of the Columbia River that was widened and deepened with the construction of the Hugh Keenleyside Dam at Castlegar. Recreation opportunities on the Arrow Lake Reservoir have made the park a long time popular destination and offer a comfortable base camp for the family to pursue a variety of recreational pursuits including fishing, boating and swimming. |
West Arm Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Nelson
This park extends along the shore of Kootenay Lake from Nelson to Harrop and up to the peaks behind. The creek fans and pocket beaches are popular with boaters and there is a historic trail |
Yahk Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Moyie
Near the Moyie River in a quiet well spaced forest this 26 site campground and day use area |
| SOUTH KOOTENAYS & ELK VALLEY |
Champion Lakes Provincial Park
(Reservations) Salmo
Offers an all-inclusive recreational package to visitors including fishing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking and swimming. There are 6.5 km of multi-use trails linking the lakes together. |
Elk Lakes Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Sparwood
An easily accessible wilderness park characterized by outstanding sub-alpine landscapes, remnant glaciers, rugged peaks and productive lakes. |
Gilnockie Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Cranbrook
Protects some of the oldest fir and larch stands in the region where bears, moose, elk, white-tail and mule deer are found. |
Height of the Rockies Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Sparwood
This park has internationally significant biodiversity values and sustains quality habitat for a wide array of animals and plants including grizzly bear and mountain goats. |
Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Cranbrook
Sunbathing, swimming, non-motorized boating and picnicking are popular activities at Jimsmith Park that are located in a day-use waterfront area. |
Kianuko Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Creston
The park encompasses the headwaters of Kianuko Creek, which is a tributary of the Goat River, as well as a number of small alpine lakes and meadows. The watershed is largely undisturbed and contains moist cedar-hemlock and Engelmann Spruce Subalpine fir old-growth forest communities. The park protects important habitat for caribou, moose and grizzly bear, and fish. |
Kikomun Creek (Reservations)
250-422-4200 Jaffrey
Located in a dry sunny area of the province, this park preserves an example of Interior Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine forest and grassland habitat. Paved roads within this family oriented park are conducive to biking. |
Morrissey Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Fernie |
Mount Fernie Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Fernie
This area is also popular for mountain biking and the opportunity for fishing in the nearby Elk River. |
Moyie Lake Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Cranbrook
This vacation friendly park features 1300 metres of developed sandy beach backed by a large grassy area. Swimming, wind surfing, sailing, boating, wildlife and bird viewing and a variety of fishing experiences |
Nancy Greene Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Rossland
Tucked in the Monashee Mountains it is a popular overnight stop for tourists and also provides day use opportunities for local residents wishing to escape the summer heat of the valley. It is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, picnicking, walking, swimming, boating and in winter nordic skiing. The special feature in the park is the sub alpine lake. |
Norbury Lake Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Cranbrook
Beach areas, water sports and pleasant walking trails. Rainbow trout in Peckham's Lake. |
St. Mary's Alpine Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Kimberley
Numerous lakes and tarns are tucked against rugged granite cliffs and surrounded by tundra and lingering snowfields. |
Stagleap Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Creston
The park has a key role in protecting habitat for internationally endangered mountain caribou. A remnant herd of approximately 40 individuals migrate back and forth across the international border and is heavily dependent on the park to facilitate this movement. In addition, the park provides important habitat for the vulnerable Southern Selkirk population of grizzly bear. |
Top of the World Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Kimberley
An area of great beauty, the park is part of the Top of the World Plateau, most of which is at an elevation in excess of 2,200 metres. The jagged peaks of the Hughes Range form a backdrop to the west of the park, and the Van Nostrand Range dominated by Mount Morro--at 2,912 metres marks the highest point in the park. |
Wasa Lake Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Cranbrook
Wasa Lake Park offers camping, swimming, hiking, cycling, boating and nature viewing opportunities. There is an 8 km wheelchair and bike accessible trail around the lakeshore and a 2.7 km self-guided interpretation trail. |
| SLOCAN |
Arrow Lakes Provincial Park (Shelter Bay)
250-422-4200 Nakusp
Narrow strips of beachland varying in width from a few metres to several thousand metres are interspersed with rocky headlands and steep cliffs along both shorelines of the lakes. |
Blanket Creek Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Nakusp
With its warm man-made swimming lagoon, adventure playground, historic homestead site and easy access to scenic Sutherland Falls, this park offers enjoyment for the entire family. |
Goat Range Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Slocan
This park protects the only natural spawning site of the unique "Gerrard" Rainbow trout. This wilderness area is critical in maintaining the natural habitat for species such as grizzly bear, mountain goat and woodland caribou. |
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Slocan
Kokanee Glacier forms the culmination of mountain ridges and valleys leading in from Kootenay and Slocan Lake. Slowly regenerating burns, old growth spruce stands, open slide paths and meadowlands lend contrast and heighten the beauty of the Park's mountain landscape. |
Martha Creek Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Revelstoke
Great fishing, a wharf, paved boat launch and campsites on the reservoir are four lures that make this park popular with local anglers. |
Rosebery Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Slocan
Tucked along the banks of Wilson Creek, this park has an intimate, forested creek setting that offers secluded camping for overnight travellers or visitors seeking more adventure. It is a good staging area for backcountry exploration of nearby Valhalla, Kokanee Glacier and Goat Range Provincial Parks. |
Valhalla Provincial Park
250-422-4200 Slocan
This park was created to protect the diverse topography, majestic peaks and unique vegetation typical of the Selkirk Mountains. There are many opportunities here for the backcountry adventurer. |
| BOUNDARY COUNTRY |
Boundary Creek Provincial Park
250-494-6500 Greenwood
This park can be found on the banks of Boundary Creek just west of Greenwood. In the creek are small rainbow or brook trout that may reward the patient angler. |
Christina Lake Provincial Park
250-494-6500 Christina Lake
The lake has a reputation as the warmest in all of Canada. Plenty of shade trees and picnic tables near the beach, combined with a warm shallow swimming area make this a super beach for the kids. |
Conkle Lake Provincial Park
250-494-6500 Rock Creek
Set amid a forest of western larch and lodgepole pine intermingling with willow and black alder that cover the sharply rising surrounding hills. |
Gladstone Wilderness Area
250-494-6500 Grand Forks
It provides a diversity of habitats in the Selkirk Foothills ecosection of the province that is found nowhere else. These include Kokanee spawning areas, winter range for deer and elk, and of particular importance, low elevation habitats and old growth cedar and hemlock forests. |
Granby Provincial Park
250-494-6500 Grand Forks
The lower elevation forests offer hiking and fishing for experienced hikers with good outdoor skills while the grassy meadows at higher elevations offer year round recreational opportunities and form high quality grizzly habitat. |
Jewel Lake Provincial Park
250-494-6500 Greenwood
The lake is approximately 3 km long and fly fishing for rainbow trout is a very popular activity. |
Johnstone Creek Provincial Park
250-494-6500 Rock Creek
The park has 38 hectares of mature Douglas fir, larch and spruce trees that provide habitat for woodpeckers and other cavity nesting bird species. White-tailed deer are often seen in the park. |
Kettle River http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kettle.htmlRecreation Area
250-494-6500 Rock Creek
Stands of Ponderosa pine interspersed with open areas of bunchgrass characterize this recreation area that lies astride the Kettle River between the Okanagan Plateau and the Monashee Mountains. |
