At the end of an unmarked gravel and dirt road off Hwy 24, two campsites sit side by side, just a few steps from pristine Janice Lake. My husband and I stepped out of the car, expecting to feel the peace and tranquility that comes from being almost alone in the forest, and were instantly attacked by mosquitos! In the 30 seconds that it took to take out our bug spray and cover our exposed skin, we had at least…
Rivers and waterfalls, train trestles and forest hikes, this park has it all. If you are visiting for a day, or a week, Goldstream Provincial Park is the doorway to island adventures. Only 16 km from Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, this is the perfect family camping spot for both locals who just want a few days of forest bathing, and those from farther away who are looking for both a camping experience and the opportunity to see the wonderful…
Like old bridges? I do, and Alexandra Bridge is one of my favourite. Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park was created in 1984, in part, to commemorate the history of this bridge, and to provide a means of getting there. The day-use area is surrounded by forest and includes picnic tables, pit toilets and a ½ km path that leads to the bridge. The bridge itself is not in the park, and is maintained by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure….
Are you looking for a secluded campground to get away and de-stress for a few days? Or something to do while visiting Port Alberni and the middle of Vancouver Island? I recommend Stamp River Provincial Park. The campground is tucked away from traffic, secluded, and quiet. The only constant sound is the surging of the river. The campsites are laid out in a D – ring shape. Several campsites on the outer curve back up against the river, with their…
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Fossli Provincial Park is a day-use only park just west of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The park itself is 130 acres, but the main feature is a 2.1km (or about a mile) long trail through second-growth forest that leads to a small picturesque beach. My camping buddy Trish and I explored several trails while camping at Stamp River Provincial Park, and the Fossli Provincial Park trail was one of them. The road to the trailhead is an active logging…