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Nov 10, 2023 · Maquinna Provincial Marine Park M – Vancouver Island Provincial Parks. MacMillan PP (Cathedral Grove) is 25 km west of Qualicum Beach. This popular 301-hectare day-use park provides beautiful walking trails through an old-growth forest. Miracle Beach PP is a popular 137-hectare park in the Comox Valley. It offers 193 spacious private ...
Feb 27, 2024 · Niagara Falls. Location: Goldstream Provincial Park, near Langford (South Island) Hike length: 1.4km round trip* What to expect: First section is very easy and flat Facilities: Picnic area, with outhouses, at trailhead. Yes, Vancouver Island has its own Niagara Falls! It may not be quite as famous but this Niagara Falls is still pretty majestic.
- Hidden Falls, Sombrio Beach. Height: Approx. 30 feet (9 meters) Hike Length: 2.7 km return (20 min each way) Difficulty: Moderate. Easily one of the most spectacular waterfalls on Vancouver Island, Hidden Falls at Sombrio Beach is like a sight out of a fairy tale.
- Elk Falls Provincial Park. Height: 82 feet (25 meters) Hike Length: 1.4 km loop (additional trails available) Difficulty: Easy. Elk Falls Provincial Park is home to a stunning cascading waterfall – one of the most picturesque on the island.
- Englishman River Falls, Parksville. Height: 75-100 feet (23-30 meters) Hike Length: 1.8 km loop. Difficulty: Easy. Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is the perfect spot to admire two of Vancouver Island’s best waterfalls surrounded by a canyon.
- Hole in the Wall, Port Alberni. Height: Approx. 11 feet (3.5 meters) Hike Length: 1.3 km out-and-back. Difficulty: Moderate. Located just outside of Port Alberni, Hole in the Wall is an iconic spot for Vancouver Island road trips.
Jan 18, 2024 · About the Area. Paradise Meadows, and ultimately Forbidden Plateau, is located in Strathcona Provincial Park. With over 250,000 hectares to explore, Strathcona is Vancouver Island's largest park. The park is divided into two separate areas: Buttle Lake and vicinity, accessed via Campbell River, and Forbidden Plateau, accessed via Mount Washington.
- Waterfalls near Victoria. Niagara Falls, Goldstream Provincial Park. Though it’s not the world-famous Niagara Falls, and I have no idea why it has the same name, it’s surely worth a stop if you visit Victoria.
- Waterfalls near Campbell River. Elk Falls, Elk Falls Provincial Park. 25 meters tall Elk Falls is among the most famous ones on Vancouver Island, and it impresses both with its power and beauty.
- Waterfalls near Nanaimo. Englishman River Falls, Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. A roaring waterfall near Parksville is Englishman River Falls. The loop trail runs along the river and crosses two bridges, giving you the best view of the upper and lower waterfall.
- Coastal waterfalls in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. Finally, a very special selection: coastal waterfalls! Once we thought that waterfalls that flow into the ocean at high tide or onto the beach at low tide are rare and hard to find.
May 10, 2024 · Another place to get your nature fix on Vancouver Island is Englishman River Falls Park, around a 20-minute drive from Qualicum Beach. The best thing to do here is go for a hike! Head to the parking lot and from here, you can walk the Englishman River Falls Trail. This is a beautiful 1.3-kilometer (0.8-mile) looped hiking trail, and although it ...
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Mar 16, 2024 · Another day, another scenic provincial park! Elk Falls Park is one of the most popular parks on Vancouver Island because of its natural beauty and extensive network of hiking trails. Of course, the true highlight is Elk Falls which is a powerful waterfall 25 meters (82 feet) high.
