Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Parks Canada
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve A haven for wildlife, eagles and seabirds soar above the Salish Sea and British Columbia’s southern Gulf Islands off the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. Sheltered, islet-dotted waters teem with seals, otters, orcas and porpoises.
Plan your visit - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Parks Canada
Download the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Visitor Guide, maps, and pamphlets.
Activities and experiences - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
Sail or paddle a kayak on sheltered waterways through a scenic maze of islands thriving with wildlife from seabirds to whales. Explore the reserve’s 15 islands amid history and wilderness chiming with songbirds, hiking to mountaintop views of snowy ranges.
Camping - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Parks Canada
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve offers a wide variety of camping experiences, including frontcountry, backcountry and overnight boat camping options! To see where each of these is located, download our Visitor Guide. Frontcountry campgrounds are open every year from May 15 to September 30.
Trails - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Parks Canada
Information on frontcountry and backcountry hiking options in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is one of Canada’s newest parks, and one of the smallest. The park reserve includes approximately 34 sq. km. of land and intertidal area spread out over 15 islands and numerous small islets, and approximately 26 sq. km. of marine area.
Backcountry camping - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Parks …
For a rugged, back-to-nature experience, we offer a wide variety of backcountry campsites throughout the Southern Gulf Islands. Reservations Reservation Launch: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00 am PT
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Language selection - Parks …
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Nature and science - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Parks …
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve represents the Strait of Georgia Lowlands natural region-an area tucked under the rainshadow of the mountains of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula, and graced with a Mediterranean climate of warm, dry summers and mild winters that rarely see snow.
Kayaking & canoeing - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Parks …
2024年5月29日 · The park offers nine backcountry camping areas with approximately sixty backcountry camp sites across eight different islands. Seven camping areas are accessible by water only. Click here to download suggested kayak launch and parking locations (PDF, 133 KB).