Paradise Meadows
A subalpine wetland loop on boardwalks and trails on the east side of Strathcona Park, carpeted with wildflowers in summer. It is the easiest way into the park.
Paradise Meadows lies on the north side of Mount Washington and serves as the east entrance to Strathcona Provincial Park. A gentle loop of boardwalk and gravel trail covers about 2.2 km (roughly 1 hour). It passes subalpine lakes, wetlands and conifer forest. In July and August the meadows are full of wildflowers, and you often see gray jays and deer. Fit hikers can continue to Lake Helen Mackenzie, Battleship Lake or Circlet Lake (4 to 8 hours round trip). In winter, you can snowshoe or cross-country ski here, but you need to buy a pass at the resort's Nordic Centre. Admission is free, and parking is in the resort's Nordic area.
Opening hours
Open all day (best in snow-free summer)
Nearby sights
- Mount Washington Alpine Resort
- Strathcona Provincial Park (Buttle Lake)
- Miracle Beach Provincial Park
- Cape Mudge Lighthouse
- Museum at Campbell River
- Discovery Pier
- Myra Falls
- Elk Falls Provincial Park & Suspension Bridge