British Columbia
| Name | Year of Designation | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Vaseux Lake | 1923 | 282 ha (700 acres) |
| Victoria Harbour | 1923 | 1,700 ha (4,200 acres) |
| Esquimalt Lagoon | 1931 | 129.6 ha (320 acres) |
| Shoal Harbour | 1931 | 150 ha (370 acres) |
| Nechako River | 1944 | 180 ha (440 acres) |
| Christie Islet | 1962 | 0.81 ha (2.0 acres) |
| George C. Reifel | 1967 | 648 ha (1,600 acres) |
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