B.C. Travel Guide

Gulf Islands

Northern Gulf Islands ( Discovery Islands )

- Cortes Island  - Quadra Island  - Sointula

Southern Gulf Islands

- Denman-Hornby Isl  - Gabriola Island  - Galiano Island  - Mayne Island  - Pender Island  - Salt Spring Island  - Thetis Island

Rentals

bicycle : motor : scooter

Vancouver Island French Beach Provincial Park

French Beach Provincial Park is one of the smaller Provincial Parks on Vancouver Island. But what French Beach Provincial Park lacks in size, it more then makes up for in wilderness and wildlife viewing opportunities. French Beach Provincial Park is 59 hectares of forests packed with Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Cedar and some Sitka Spruce trees.

A short meandering wheel chair accessible hiking trail leads to the beach. Once at French Beach there is a great opportunity to see many species of marine animals. Time your seasons right and you might get a glimpse of the migrating whales heading north for food or catching them on the rebound heading south for warmth.

French Beach is a popular spot for families and locals in the summer time. Many of which take the advantage of the opportunity to go swimming. All year it is a great spot to watch wildlife change with the seasons. There are often photographers and bird watchers with binoculars hoping to catch a sighting of their favourite marine moment.

Bald Eagles, Ravens, and Osprey patrol the skies. In the distance under the right conditions the Sea Lions will surface and Seals will frolic off the coastline for all to see. Come enjoy the marine views of French Beach and the surrounding forests filled with looming trees and their fallen siblings among the ferns, salal and wildflowers.

How to get to French Beach Provincial Park

From Victoria BC Canada drive towards Sooke BC visiting the Sooke Potholes. From Sooke continue to drive toward Port Renfrew and, just east of Jordan River off the main road is French Beach Provincial Park.

French Beach Provincial Park has a picnic area and camping is permitted. There is also a sani-station and pit toilets.

HOMEPAGES:
- British Columbia, Canada
- Vancouver Island
- Gulf Islands

Nature Parks

Pacific Rim Parks - Long Beach - Broken Islands - West Coast Trail North Island Parks - Cape Scott Park - Strathcona Park - Schoen Lake - Morton Lake - Elk Falls - Rebecca Spit Marine - Miracle Beach Central Island Parks - Cathedral Grove - Stamp Falls - Sproat lake - Horne Lake Caves - Little Qualicum Falls - Englishman River Falls - Rathtrevor Beach South Island Parks - Newcastle Island - Gordon Bay - Cowichan River - Carmanah Walbran - Roche Cove - Galloping Goose - Elk Beaver Lake - Juan de Fuca - French Beach - Goldstream - Sidney Spit - Ruckle Park - Montague Harbour Island Adventures - Island Fishing - Golf Courses - Surfing Adventures - Whale Watching - Wineries & Vineyards - Kayaking