Top Things to do in British Columbia
What to do and see in British Columbia, British Columbia: The Best State Parks
Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, Myra Canyon Park, Gerald Island Provincial Park, Bugaboo Provincial Park, Osborne Bay Regional Park, Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, Alice Lake Provincial Park, Mount Seymour Provincial Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Paarens Beach Provincial Park.
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1. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By g3n3r4l
My wife and I had the privilege of spending 3 nights at Mt. Assiniboine Lodge at the end of September. Our hosts Claude and his wife Annick are warm, caring, and compassionate people who along with their hardworking staff made us feel at home and looked after our every need. Our cabin had clear, beautiful running water, a warm heater, and a fantastic bed and mattress with a big soft duvet in which you fell asleep instantly. Our meals were creative, excellently cooked and there were always "seconds". Tina does a great job in the kitchen! All of the staff were super friendly and worked tirelessly to make our stay a special experience. As we hiked along some of the seldom-used trails we were impressed at their upkeep and everywhere we went the whole trail network was clean and cared for as well as the grounds around the lodge which were spotless. Also, their COVID precautions were strict but everyone adapted quickly and it was really no effort to practice safety first. I highly recommend this area for families who love hiking, those seeking solitude, mountain climbers for Mt. Assiniboine and those just wanting to experience this historic and iconic bit of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Thank you everyone for a memorable stay. JWH, member in good standing of the Assoc. of Swiss Mountain Guides.
2. Myra Canyon Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,649 reviews
Reviewed By NatalieR629
Such a fun activity to do when visiting Kelowna! My husband and I rented bikes from Myra Canyon bike rental and spent the morning exploring the paths that take you around the canyon, through caves and over old bridges that were previously used for trains. Would highly recommend!
3. Gerald Island Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Bugaboo Provincial Park
5. Osborne Bay Regional Park
6. Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Nature reserve full of marked hiking trails for up-close observation of untouched wilderness.
7. Alice Lake Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
This scenic park contains four lakes and is perfect for hiking and swimming.
Reviewed By krisbernardino - Vancouver, Canada
Their campground is the nicest one I've ever been too, the washrooms are consistently cleaned and literally always looks brand new. the camps are also a good distance from the other campsites so you get some woods to yourself and more quiet. Also, all the campsites are really near to Alice lake itself. Though the lake is actually not that appealing but good safety measures in place!
8. Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
A 30-minute drive from downtown, this wilderness park includes a ski area and numerous hiking trails.
Reviewed By hoijai - Hong Kong, China
Hiking is always my favorite activity in Vancouver. We've done the Deep Cove, Lighthouse, Lynn Valley already so we were looking for another EASY hike. I googled and found Dog Mountain as EASY. While we were hiking, some people were on their way back out ...their shoes were so muddy and dirty... my friend asked.. how come everyone's shoes were so dirty. So apparently, a few days before our hike, there was a big rain; hence, the ground was wet, pushy & muddy.......the trail was definitely not as easy as people say (although we see a lot of people walking easily, with kids too).. this hike involves climbing up and down, walking/hiking with care/attention... on the website, it said 2 hours but it took us 3 hours to complete the whole thing.... I enjoy the hike but it was a tiring one....I will go back!
9. Garibaldi Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Garibaldi Provincial Park is a favorite destination of outdoor enthusiasts: it offers a range of hiking opportunities from lush alpine meadows, wildlife viewing opportunities, alpine flowers blooming in lush meadows, and hikes ranging from a few hours to a few days using map and compass. Garibaldi Park has an interesting geological background as it was created by volcanic action which created the formation of many of the parks peaks; the Black Tusk, Price Mountain, The Table, Mount Garibaldi, the CinderCone and the Glacier Pikes just to name a few. Lava from Clinker Peak is responsible for the creation of The Barrier. Behind this natural dam 300 metre deep Garibaldi Lake was formed.
Reviewed By claudiavX9698QE
Fantastic experience! Great views. Alpine flowers in full bloom. Only disappointment was finding discarded noodles in the stream. Encourage people to please learn about how to properly discard food waste! Information is provided by Parks Canada upon making reservation.
