Explore your own backyard by planning the ultimate road trip across BC and taking in all its seven pristine National Parks have to offer.
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The list includes:
- Gulf Islands National Park
- Pacific Rim National Park
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Gwaii Haanas National Park
To soak in the beauty of all these parks, here’s one of the most popular road trip maps:
BC National Parks Roadtrip Mapp:
*Note: Driving directions weren’t available on Google Maps for Gwaii Haanas National Park, but you can visit it by taking a ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegate, which is a five minute drive from Queen Charlotte City in Haida Gwaii.
Learn a little more about each of these destinations below:
Vancouver Island and BC Islands
Gulf Islands National Park
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This park protects a portion of BC’s iconic southern Gulf Islands. Here you can explore the serene islands by kayaking, hiking, cycling, diving or whale watching.
Pacific Rim National Park
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Imagine yourself immersed in the west coast of Vancouver Island at this beautiful park. It features an island archipelago, coastal temperate rainforest, sandy beaches, rugged shorelines and a strong First Nations presence.
Kootenay Rockies
Mount Revelstoke National Park
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Wander among the 1,000-year-old cedar and pine trees of the rainforest and drive right through a subalpine meadow.
Glacier National Park
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You’ll find a little bit of everything at this park; mountains, valleys, icefields, glaciers, and waterfalls. It’s the perfect spot to go hiking and then pitch up a tent for the night under the stars.
Yoho National Park
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One of BC’s most beautiful places, occupying the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Waterfalls, rock walls, Hoodoos and of course, the Rockies, are just a few of the wonders you can take in.
Kootenay National Park
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Occupying the southwestern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, you will see amazing glaciers, impressive summits, gorgeous grasslands and much more.
Haida Gwaii
Gwaii Haanas National Park
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The park is made up of 138 islands in the southern part of Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. There’s a lot of natural beauty to take in around the area, making it the ideal spot to add to your bucket list.
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