Parks

By providing a source of recreation and spiritual enrichment, Victoria and Vancouver Island parks offer visitors and residents an escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Victoria’s parks extend beyond the city limits to encompass the rugged coastline, lush rainforests, secluded beaches, lakes and meadows of the Island.

Parks link people to nature and each year millions of visitors explore and enjoy the natural beauty of Victoria and Vancouver Island’s parks. Whether you plan a camping trip, family outing or just to get away for the day, there is a park nearby to meet your needs. Marine parks are also a unique option that Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands offer. Sail to your destination and moor your boat at the park’s water edge.

Parks are designed to protect our natural surroundings. Recreation areas, ecological reserves, extensive trail networks, day-use areas and seasonal interpretive programs have all been created to manage the relationship between nature and human life. Victoria’s parks educate visitors and it is requested that visitors respect park regulations to ensure that parks endure, for future generations to enjoy.

Please see the Tourism Victoria member Parks. For a complete listing of all Tourism Victoria businesses, please visit our Business Directory.