Boardwalks and piers with gorgeous views to visit in BC before summer ends
If you’re looking for a scenic trail to enjoy before fall rolls around, there are plenty of boardwalks in British Columbia that fit the bill. Whether you want to head to the beach, an old-growth forest, or a peaceful lake, here are some of the best boardwalks to stroll down in BC.
Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Park
Tree and forest lovers have plenty of options when it comes to exploring old-growth forests in BC – but the province’s newest park might be home to some of the oldest trees around, and you can take it all in on the park’s 450-metre-long universally accessible boardwalk.
Plus, another 2.3 km of boardwalk provides access to the magnificent “Big” Tree, Tree Beard, Radies Tree, and a beautiful cascading waterfall.
Where: Prince George, BC
Bevan Fishing Pier
Situated in Sidney right next to Victoria is the stunning Bevan Fishing Pier at Eastview Park, which boasts open green space on the waterfront with access to public art, picnic tables, garden spaces, beaches, and a fishing pier constructed in 1996.
Where: Sidney, BC
Salmon Arm Wharf
Situated in the scenic Marine Peace Park in the city of Salmon Arm, this wharf is the ideal spot for a nature stroll after a picnic. Visitors can also do some prime birdwatching and even rent a couple of boats for the day.
Where: Salmon Arm, BC
Roberts Creek Pier
This waterfront park has sweeping views of the Georgia Strait, with a pier lined with natural wooden benches. During low tide, visitors can stroll along the sandbar to the beach.
Roberts Creek Pier also happens to be a popular location for the town’s annual community mandala painting.
Where: Roberts Creek, BC
Crofton Seawalk
This stunning ‘seawalk’ is located in the small town of Crofton, situated on Osborne Bay. The waterfront boardwalk is a popular place to enjoy access to the beaches, which includes a public boat launch close to the ferry dock.
Where: Crofton, BC
Hot Springs Cove
This one’s more about the destination than the journey, but the boardwalk trail leading to Hot Springs Cove is scenic nonetheless! Winding its way through lush old-growth forest, the wooden boardwalk is a must-visit if you intend to relax at the area’s ancient geothermal hot springs.
Where: Maquinna Marine Park, BC
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Westminster Pier Park
This pier was nominated as the number one boardwalk around Vancouver back in 2015, and for good reason. The innovative Westminster Pier Park was built on equal parts land and water, with the pier supported by 3,600 pilings.
Visitors can enjoy views of the Fraser River from the 2.5 km Waterfront Esplanade Boardwalk from elevated viewpoints, as well as make use of the area’s picnic tables, gardens, public art displays, and festival lawn.
Where: New Westminster, BC
Steveston’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf in Richmond’s historic fishing town is a picturesque marina where local fishermen dock their boats and sell their catch directly to the public. In addition to purchasing fresh seafood directly from the source, it offers visitors the chance to take a scenic, waterfront stroll adjacent to the string of wharf restaurants.
Where: Richmond, BC
Telegraph Cove
This boardwalk stretches the length of an entire town! Named after a century-old coastal telegraph station, the small village of Telegraph Cove is known as one of the last remaining boardwalk communities on the West Coast. What’s more, the historic village was named one of the ‘most picturesque’ in the country, according to Tourism Vancouver Island.
Where: Northern Vancouver Island, BC
So there you have it, BC. The final weeks of summer are rapidly approaching, so now’s your chance to get in all your early morning and late sunset strolls!
