Strathcona Provincial Park
Access the oldest provincial park in the province along Western Mine Road to find rugged mountains and alpine lakes.
About Strathcona Provincial Park
Established in 1911, Strathcona Provincial Park covers a massive expanse of central Vancouver Island. The landscape shifts rapidly from the deep waters of Buttle Lake to the alpine meadows of Forbidden Plateau. Glaciers carve through the mountain ranges, feeding steep waterfalls and clear streams that run through dense stands of Douglas fir and western red cedar.
Access points off Highway 28 lead hikers and climbers into rugged terrain. Trails range from short, paved loops near the parking lots to demanding multi-day routes up the Golden Hinde, the highest peak on the island.
Backcountry campers share the environment with Roosevelt elk, black bears, and Vancouver Island marmots. The weather shifts quickly at higher elevations, requiring proper gear and preparation for sudden temperature drops.
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The main access routes begin west of Campbell River via Highway 28. The territory spans a vast central section of Vancouver Island.
