Where to see Northwestern Garter Snake

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Family Friendly Trails and Forest Bathing

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Oregon Forestsnail.

E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area

Accessible and Archery

You might spot Oregon Oak, Pacific Poison Oak, and American Bullfrog.

Lower Cushman Dam

Engineering Marvel. and Family Friendly

You might spot Barrow's Goldeneye and Pacific Banana Slug.

Marymoor Park

Bird Watching and Concert Venue

You might spot Rock Pigeon, Great Blue Heron, and Duck.

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

Hiking, Waterfalls, Swimming, Camping, Family Friendly, Old Growth Forest, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Accessible, Mountain Biking

You might spot Vanilla Leaf, Western Maidenhair Fern, and Salal.

Aurora Colony

Communal Society and Craftsmanship

You might spot Duck, Wood Duck, and Douglas Fir.

Capitol State Forest

Accessible Trails. and Camping

You might spot Wood Duck, Rough-Skinned Newt, and Pacific Trillium.

Cascades Raptor Center

Bird Sanctuary and Birds Of Prey

You might spot Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, and Snowy Owl.

Clatsop State Forest

Camping and Coastal Forest

You might spot Rough-Skinned Newt and Northern Red-Legged Frog.

Elwha Dam

Conservation and Dam Removal

You might spot Thimbleberry, Modesty, and Arctic Butterbur.

Fort Hoskins

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Rough-Skinned Newt and Pacific Banana Slug.

Hoh Rainforest

Family Friendly and Hiking

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug, Western Sword Fern, and Elk.

Leach Botanical Garden

Aerial Tree Walk and Botanical Garden

You might spot Green Alkanet, Western Sword Fern, and Pacific Banana Slug.

Blue Lake Regional Park

Park, Lake, Family Friendly, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Boating, Fishing, Disc Golf, Accessible, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Water Activities

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and Greater White-Fronted Goose.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Waterfront, Park, Family Friendly, Recreational, Birdwatching, Wheelchair Accessible, Picnicking, Boating, Swimming, Trails

You might spot Duck, American Coot, and Canada Goose.

Be'er Sheva Park

Accessible Trails and Community Park

You might spot Cross Orbweaver, Duck, and Fringed Willowherb.

Clatsop Butte Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Family Friendly, Scenic Views, Wildlife Photography, Wheelchair Accessible Trail, Nature Trails, Urban Park

You might spot Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow, and American Robin.

Iona Beach Regional Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Cycling, Beachcombing, Wildlife Photography, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Coastal Views, Nature Trails, Dog Friendly, Plane Spotting, Fraser River Estuary

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird, Tree Swallow, and Great Blue Heron.

Jarstad Park

Nature Park, Walking Trails, Family Friendly, Wildlife Observation, Salmon Viewing, Picnic Area, Ada Accessible, Birdwatching

You might spot Purple Foxglove, Tansy, and Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea.

Ruckle Provincial Park

Nature, Wildlife, Hiking, Camping, Coastal, Family Friendly, Heritage Farm, Ocean Views, Birdwatching, Island Escape

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop, Salal, and Pacific Sanicle.

Bamberton Provincial Park

Coastal Park, Beach, Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Nature Photography, Birdwatching, Saanich Inlet.

You might spot Bigleaf Maple, Western Sword Fern, and Vanilla Leaf.

Lynn Canyon Park

Hiking, Family Friendly, Suspension Bridge, Temperate Rainforest, Waterfalls, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Free Admission

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Western Sword Fern.

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Scuba Diving, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Oceanfront, Stargazing, Marine Park, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

You might spot Barn Swallow, Pelagic Cormorant, and Sea Lion.

Roberts Creek Provincial Park

Coastal Park, Beachcombing, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Camping, Family Friendly, Nature Photography, Forest Walks.

You might spot Bald Eagle, Harlequin Duck, and Barrow's Goldeneye.

Saltery Bay Provincial Park

Coastal, Marine Life, Scuba Diving, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Kayaking, Tide Pools

You might spot Ochre Sea Star and Yellow Shore Crab.

Alice Lake Provincial Park

British Columbia and Camping

You might spot Western Toad, Ghost Pipe, and Pacific Coralroot.

American Camp - San Juan Island National Historical Park

Bird Watching and Coastal

You might spot Red Fox, Ghost Pipe, and Armenian Blackberry.

Cowichan River Provincial Park

Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Historical Sites, River Activities, Nature Photography

You might spot Pacific Trillium, Vanilla Leaf, and Japanese Knotweed.

English Camp - San Juan Island National Historical Park

History, Nature, Hiking, Wildlife, Family Friendly, Scenic Views, Pig War, Historic Buildings

You might spot Oregon Oak, Pacific Madrone, and Fairy-Slipper.

Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites

History, Lighthouse, Military Fort, Wildlife, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Coastal Views, Garry Oak Ecosystem, Accessible

You might spot Canada Goose, Oregon Oak, and Barn Swallow.

Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Day Use Park and Garry Oak Meadows

You might spot Douglas Fir, Oregon Oak, and Purple Foxglove.

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Beach, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Wheelchair Accessible, Old Growth Forest.

You might spot European Rabbit, Yellow Shore Crab, and Nootka Rose.

Juan de Fuca Provincial Park

Coastal Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Tide Pools, Backpacking, Old Growth Forest, Beach Access, Camping, Nature Photography

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Arctic Butterbur.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada

Beachcombing and Coastal Hiking

You might spot Ochre Sea Star and Pacific Banana Slug.

Sooke Potholes Regional Park

Nature, Hiking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Geological Wonders, Photography, Cycling

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop and Littleleaf Silverback.

Stamp River Provincial Park

Salmon Run, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Family Friendly, Photography, Nature, Old Growth Forest, Camping

You might spot Lettuce Lichen and Giant White Fawn Lily.

Sx̱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park

Nature, Hiking, Camping, Lake Activities, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Old Growth Forest, Indigenous Culture

You might spot Pipsissewa, Western Rattlesnake Plantain, and Salal.

Goldstream Provincial Park

Nature, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Salmon Run, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Waterfalls, Wheelchair Accessible

You might spot Western Sword Fern and Western Redcedar.

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park

Hiking, Nature, Wildlife, Viewpoints, Historical, Family Friendly, Cycling, Kayaking, Birdwatching, Dog Friendly.

You might spot Pacific Madrone, Brown-Lined Looper, and Salal.

Ike Kinswa State Park

Camping, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Birdwatching

You might spot Common Jewelweed, Pacific Banana Slug, and Thimbleberry.

Saltwater State Park

You might spot Bigleaf Maple, Western Redcedar, and Aggregating Anemone.

Inland Lake Provincial Park

Wheelchair Accessible, Hiking, Cycling, Camping, Paddling, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Lake Activities

You might spot American Bullfrog, Salal, and Garter Snake.

Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park

Hiking, Mountain Biking, Old Growth Forest, Wildlife Viewing, Nature Photography, Coastal Rainforest, Wilderness, Panoramic Views.

You might spot Salal, Northern Red Belt, and Western Sword Fern.

Mount Wells Regional Park

Bird Watching and Challenging Trails

You might spot Grasswidow and Broad-Leaved Stonecrop.

Sooke Potholes Provincial Park

Nature, Hiking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Photography, Geological Wonders, Cycling

You might spot Broad-Leaved Stonecrop and Western Sword Fern.

Wallace Falls State Park

Hiking, Waterfalls, Nature Photography, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Old Growth Forest, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Mountain Biking, Pacific Northwest

You might spot Ghost Pipe, Red Huckleberry, and Purple Foxglove.