Strathcona Provincial Park

Strathcona Provincial Park is a protected area featuring mountain peaks, lakes, and alpine meadows spread across thousands of square kilometers on Vancouver Island. The landscape combines dense forests in lower elevations with open highland regions and multiple waterfalls throughout.

The British Columbia government created this protected area in 1911, establishing it as the first provincial park in the region. This decision to preserve the territory set a foundation for conservation efforts across the island.

The Forbidden Plateau holds indigenous stories about spirits that shaped how First Nations communities understood the landscape and moved through it. These narratives remain part of how visitors experience and think about the place today.

The area offers year-round camping facilities at Buttle Lake and Ralph River for different activities. Hikers, anglers, and swimmers should prepare for changing weather and check trail conditions before visiting.

Della Falls plunges down 440 meters in three cascades and is the highest waterfall in Canada. The water comes from glaciers and alpine streams in the mountains above the valley.

Location: Strathcona Regional District

Inception: 1911

Website: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/strath

GPS coordinates: 49.87420,-125.74400

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49