Top Things to do in British Columbia
Top 10 Forests in British Columbia, British Columbia
Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Great Bear Rainforest, The Ancient Forest, Forests for the World, Cathedral Grove, Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park, Strathcona Provincial Park, The Enchanted Forest, Cape Scott Provincial Park, Heritage Forest, Emory Creek Provincial Park.
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1. Great Bear Rainforest
2. The Ancient Forest
3. Forests for the World
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Jay_1327 - Prince George, Canada
One of the best places to walk in Prince George. A great network of trails and a beautiful stocked lake you can fish and swim in as well. The park is very well maintained and clean largely in part because people are respectable when they are there. There are loads of trash bins and a picnic area with a covered section and picnic tables right by the lake, so it's a great spot to have lunch. I've been walking and fishing here in both winter and in summer and the trails are maintained year-round. There are several trails depending on your physical ability and how long you want to spend here. If you're traveling to Prince George this would be a great place to spend an afternoon.
4. Cathedral Grove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 975 reviews
Reviewed By brockgs - Winnipeg, Canada
Cathedral Grove is a wonderful place to stop and experience the quintessential Vancouver Island forest experience, marked by a unique and beautiful arrangement of stunning trees.
5. Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
6. Strathcona Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Strathcona Provincial Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest provincial park in British Columbia. Located almost in the centre of Vancouver Island, Strathcona park is a rugged mountain wilderness comprising more than 250,000 hectares. Mountain peaks – some perpetually mantled with snow – dominate the park. Lakes and alpine tarns dot a landscape laced with rivers, creeks and streams. To see and enjoy much of the scenic splendour means lacing up your hiking boots to backpack through the dense forests, stunning sub-alpine and alpine regions. While the high mountain peaks and deep shaded valleys of Strathcona Park are dramatic, it is easy to forget that beneath your feet lays a history stretching back 380 million years. Two areas – Buttle Lake and vicinity and Forbidden Plateau – offer a variety of visitor-oriented developments. The rest of the park is largely undeveloped and appeals primarily to people seeking wilderness surroundings.
Reviewed By ozcan1 - Bunbury, Australia
Four of us trekked a ten-kilometre loop, pausing mid-way for lunch at Helen MacKenzie Lake. Naturally, the uphill trek (around fifty minutes) took a little longer than the downhill walk, although we took many more photos on the second leg. Trekking poles assisted us uphill, although they can be a sticking point on boardwalks, at times. It's worthwhile including a water bottle, pocket knife or multi-tool, an apple and trail mix / muesli bars. While the trail is often shaded, a hat is worth clipping onto your light pack. Flyfisherfolk may be interested to learn that the lakes can be productive, with two different fishermen having caught-and-released rainbows on the afternoon we were up there. * At HMcL, we met two Strathcona Park Rangers, Harry and Chris, who were happy to provide interesting information on marine species in Lake MacKenzie, Buttle Lake and Battleship Lake.
7. The Enchanted Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 643 reviews
Imagine old world fantasy in the magical setting of The Enchanted Forest where you can discover over 350 jolly fairy folk figurines amongst 800 year old cedars. You can climb BC's tallest and grandest tree house, paddle in real beaver ponds with a self guided row boat tour and enjoy a nature walk through a lush forest and boardwalk. In 2010 The Enchanted Forest celebrated its 50th Anniversary and continues to provide a lifetime of wonderful memories. Wonderful family fun! Come and be enchanted and discover the magic!
Reviewed By looseink - Princeton, Canada
I remember this place in the 1970s. I'm so glad to see that it is still around in an age where entertainment is either delivered to handheld devices or more extreme in nature. My wife, Brenda, and I wanted to stop by here last October but they were closed so...for our late-season annual vacation this year we made sure The Enchanted Forest was open. Essentially you walk an easy grade path through a stunningly lush forest environment to various childhood nursery rhymes that come to 'life' through cement figures. Some are truly very creative and others are not as much but all are very entertaining. We killed over an hour in the walking tour, taking tons of photos and laughing at some of the creative displays. The fish/duck pond was worth seeing and the gift shop is incredible. After we toured the site, we pulled out our cooler from the car and ate lunch in the parking lot watching traffic zip by. A highly recommended stop - at the very least to support entrepreneurs who have continued to keep an old-time roadside attraction open and in superb condition. Thanks!
8. Cape Scott Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Cape Scott Provincial Park is a truly magnificent area of rugged coastal wilderness that is located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, 563 kilometres from Victoria. Cape Scott is characterized by more than 115 kilometres of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 kilometres of spectacular remote beaches. The rugged North Coast Trail is a challenging and popular 43.1 km hiking track that connects many pristine beaches by stretches of tough overland passage. The park stretches from Shushartie Bay in the east, then westward around Cape Scott and south to San Josef Bay. Rocky promontories, salt marshes and jagged headlands punctuate the fine-textured, white-sand beaches. The most impressive of these beaches, Nels Bight, stretches more than 2,400 metres long and 210 metres wide at low tide, and is one of the park’s most popular camping destinations. Other significant beaches include San Josef Bay, Guise Bay, Experiment Bight, Lowrie Bay and Nissen Bight.
Reviewed By NorthCountryWriter - Victoria, Canada
Immerse yourself in some forest bathing and enjoy the almost pristine beauty of this place. In many hours of walking, we only saw one bit of human litter. Amazing. But weather changes fast. Be prepared. We were. Others in the park certainly were not. Caution: some of the hiking / distance estimates seem to have been made either by straight line or by exuberant and extremely fit 25 year olds.
9. Heritage Forest
10. Emory Creek Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Emory Creek Campground is a beautiful, quiet and family run seasonal vacation camping location within the Emory Creek Provincial Park. Our spacious campsites provide a private and peaceful setting for each camper with trees and greenery surrounding each site. Expect a comfortable stay with well kept sites and several flush toilets throughout the ground. Our premium camp spots also offer a breathtaking view of the Fraser River and adjacent mountains. Whether you're spending time sun tanning or swimming on the sandy, Emory Creek beach right next to the campsite, fishing for sturgeon on the Fraser, or just chatting with our friendly park staff, we ensure that you will enjoy your stay with us at Emory Creek Campground. You will also be able to purchase fire wood from any members of the park staff.
Reviewed By gailirene
We always enjoy Emory Creek Park. For the last 3 years, a university student and his father have been the main park attendants. They're both great. I really enjoy the son, Connor. He is extremely hard-working, pleasant, and has said on several occasions how much he enjoys his job. You can just see that he does. And he always keeps busy. Very personable too. Enjoy the well kept campground very much. Even love the trains there. They don't bother me during the night.
