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Sandcut Beach Waterfall

Sandcut Beach Waterfall

Being on the beach with the ocean in front and trees and a waterfall backside is a perfect view. A cheery on top of Sandcut Beach is Sandcut Beach Waterfall. This picturesque beach waterfall cascades gracefully from the rock cliff over the pebble beach. Watching the sunset is spectacular by the fall; the orange sky and the last rays of sunshine reflexing in water drops are something worth seeing.

Memory Island Provincial Park

Memory Island Provincial Park

Memory Island Provincial Park is one of the smallest parks in British Columbia. Its peaceful and beautiful nature makes it an excellent choice for picnicking. As it is placed in Shawnigan Lake, you can catch some fish like trout. Also, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are possible. In addition, the park is home to various birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, plants, and fungi.

Beaufort Range

Beaufort Range

Develop your life skills and overcome daily life obstacles in touch with nature. The Beaufort Range has incredible mountains stretching from Horne Lake to Comox Lake with Mount Joan as the highest summit. It offers excellent hiking with outstanding views overlooking the Strait of Georgia and Port Alberni, passing through a bit bushy cols.

Gibson Marine Provincial Park

Gibson Marine Provincial Park

Nature heals, and her secret is patience. Gibson Marine Provincial Park on Flores Island attracts many people worldwide to kayak and gives them gifts; natural hot springs, sandy beaches, scenery, and wildlife. Hike in old-growth Sitka spruce forest, camping, soaking in the hot springs, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing are the things you can do at the park.

Myra Falls (Lower Myra Falls)

Myra Falls (Lower Myra Falls)

In the south end of Buttle Lake at Strathcona Provincial Park, you can find Myra Falls (or Lower Myra Falls), a Jewel of natural wonders. This seven-drop waterfall is beautiful all year round, and it feels like you're in a land of fantasy. The tremendous view of the place and shades of green and blue of the pool under the falls make a great scene perfect for photography.

Juan De Fuca Provincial Park

Juan De Fuca Provincial Park

Juan de Fuca Provincial Park is a spectacular seaside park with waterfalls, beaches with tide pools, and chances of watching marine species and land animals. Going into the several hiking trails along the Pacific coastline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca would be pleasant. Enjoy wilderness camping and do water activities such as fishing, kayaking & canoeing, surfing, and windsurfing.

Goldstream Niagara Falls

Goldstream Niagara Falls

Goldstream Niagara Falls or Niagara Falls can meet your expectations of a natural attraction. The height is 47.5 m (155.8 ft), which drops over the rocks and is surrounded by old trees like Douglas fir and red cedar. The opportunities to take photos are everywhere; there is no need to search. Just drive to the west side of Langford to find it at Goldstream Provincial Park and hike through Goldstream Trestle to observe all the beauties.

Ahousat Hot Springs

Ahousat Hot Springs

Ahousat Hot Springs is a tourist destination with therapeutic uses for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Clear and tasteless water, room temperature, and excellent atmosphere put the hot springs into one of the most splendid sites for a relaxing experience. Soaking in hot springs despite several therapeutic benefits they have should be done by considering health conditions.

Cape Scott Provincial Park

Cape Scott Provincial Park

Cape Scott Provincial Park is famous for its old-growth rainforest, beautiful white sand beaches, coastal bog, historical places, heavy rain, and intense storms. It is a popular destination for backpackers during summer, with hiking, wilderness camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Bears, wolves, deer, cougars, Roosevelt elks, seals, sea otters, sea lions, and whales are inhabitants.

Broughton Archipelago Marine Provincial Park

Broughton Archipelago Marine Provincial Park

With its tremendous and wild beauty and stunning landscapes, Broughton Archipelago Provincial Park is among the world's most magnificent places. Bald eagles and marine mammals such as dolphins, seals, otters, orcas and humpback whales are among the park's inhabitants. It is a hot spot for boating, especially sea kayaking and is a world-class saltwater fishing spot.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a national park famous for its old-growth rainforest, spectacular coastal scenery and long sandy beaches. Hiking through the lush temperate forests, walking along the expansive soft-sand beaches, kayaking among small islands and hidden bays, discovering wildlife and whales, and surfing the Pacific Ocean waves are the best things to do in the park.

Goldstream Provincial Park

Goldstream Provincial Park

Goldstream Provincial Park is an old-growth temperate rain forest with 600-year-old Douglas fir trees. It has magnificent waterfalls, giant trees, and a winding river, a perfect area for camping. Annual fall salmon that runs in the river and the bald eagles that gather at the park for feeding are some of the most exciting views. With a variety of trails, this park is an excellent place for hiking.

No Name Falls

No Name Falls

If you're looking for something positive in your day, choose to be beside a waterfall. Start a magical experience toward an unknown or the less known place like No Name Falls. The seven drops of No Name Falls cascade down on large boulders and rocks, creating a spectacular view that lets your soul and spirit fly into the mystery. Enjoy a hike in this quiet and peaceful area.

Christie Falls

Christie Falls

Have a tour at Christie Falls, north of Lady Smith, with two beautiful drops. It worth spending hours watching the scene. The upper cascades to the lower fall, and the lower one pours down on hard rocks making a spectacular scene. It is best to visit Christie Falls in spring when the Bush Creek water flow is more powerful. While you are in the area, there are other waterfalls to enjoy.

Little Qualicum Falls

Little Qualicum Falls

Above Cameron Lake, at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Little Qualicum Falls is situated in the middle of a forest. It cascades into a small canyon, creating a magnificent pool, making another fall and pouring into the Qualicum River. The peaceful atmosphere is memorable, but it doesn't end here. The fantastic landscape and all the things you can do at the park make it a perfect destination for your vacation.

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