Map of Provincial Parks of British Columbia, Canada

Provincial Parks and Protected Areas    

British Columbia is recognized around the world for the beauty  and ecological breadth of its natural environment. From deserts to  glaciers, grasslands to rainforests, prairie to ocean, British Columbia  has it all.    

Like the landscape, the ecology of this region is spectacular.  British Columbia is home to 488 species of birds, 468 species of fish  and 75% of all mammals in Canada (142 species). Overall, there are 1138  species of vertebrates and between 50,000 and 70,000 species of  invertebrates, making British Columbia the most species rich province in  Canada.    

British Columbia boasts a protected areas system as diverse as  the landscape it represents. From the first provincial park in 1911, the  protected areas system has grown to cover more than 12% of the province  with more than 800 provincial parks, protected areas, ecological  reserves and national parks. They comprise more than 11 million hectares  and vary from little known beaches to vast tracks of mountains, forests  and waterways.    

Caves and alpine meadows, mountain peaks, virgin rain forests,  extinct volcanoes, paddling and portage routes, historic towns, Pacific  islands and the nation's highest waterfall are park features in some of  the representative landscapes of B.C.    

Discover Camping Campground Reservation Service    

British Columbia's parks are recognized internationally for  their spectacular, natural beauty and affordable, attractive campsites.  Almost 3 million people camp in British Columbia's parks each year. To  secure your spot in British Columbia's great outdoors you can now  reserve a campsite online or with a single phone call. Discover Camping  campground reservation service makes it easier than ever to camp in many  of B.C.'s parks.   

Making a Reservation    

Now you can make your reservation online 7 days a week at  www.discovercamping.ca or you can call the Discover Camping campground  reservation service toll-free at: 1-800-689-9025 (689-9025 in Greater  Vancouver). Agents are available to take your reservation from 7:00 am  to 7:00 pm Monday to Friday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday and  statutory holidays (Pacific Time), April 1 to Sept. 15.    

Reservations can be made up to three months in advance and two  days prior to your arrival date at the campground. Reservable arrival  dates vary from park to park, with the earliest date being April 15 and  the latest being September 15.    

Not all provincial Parks accept reservations, so please refer to  the listings on the following pages. Information at time of publishing  may be subject to change.