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Woodley Range Ecological Reserve was established to protect exceptional plant species richness and sensitive meadow as well as the woodland ecosystems developed on cretaceous sandstones. It is closed to the public.

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Located 2km north of Ladysmith.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Canoe Islets Ecological Reserve was established to protect nesting cormorants and gulls. It is closed to the public.

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At the north west entrance to Porlier Pass, adjacent to the south end of Valdes Island, 15km north east of Chemainus.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Cleland Island Ecological Reserve was established to protect breeding populations of many species of seabirds. It is closed to the public.

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Found 14km west of Tofino, off the west coast of Vancouver Island.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Anne Vallee (Triangle Island) Ecological Reserve was established to protect large colonies of breeding seabirds, other nesting birds, endemic mammals and their habitat on one of B.C.’s most remote islands. It is closed to the public.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation. 

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Located 45km WNW of Cape Scott, off northern tip of Vancouver Island.

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The Purpose Statement for this Ecological Reserve is now available in pdf format.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research. 

Research and educational activities require a permit.

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Dewdney and Glide Islands Ecological Reserve was established to provide a research area containing extensive bog and fen ecosystems representative of outer islands along the northern mainland coast. It is closed to the public.

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This Ecological Reserve is located in the eastern Hecate Strait, about 150km east by south east of Sandspit and 12km west of Campania Island. For reference, use marine chart #3724 (Caamano Sound and Approaches) and #3911 for Gillen Harbour.

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Approved Management Direction Statement.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Duke of Edinburgh (Pine/Storm/Tree Islands) Ecological Reserve was established to protect the largest seabird nesting colony in the Queen Charlotte Strait. It is closed to the public.

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Off the northern end of Vancouver Island, 35km east of Port Hardy.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

Apply for a permit

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Ellis Island Ecological Reserve was established to protect a vulnerable gull nesting colony for research purposes. It is closed to the public.

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In Fraser Lake, 4km west of Vanderhoof.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

Apply for a permit

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Baeria Rocks Ecological Reserve was established to protect nesting seabirds, and to preserve rich intertidal and subtidal communities for research and educational purposes. It is closed to the public.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation.

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At the head of Imperial Eagle Channel, Barkley Sound, west coast of Vancouver Island.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

Apply for a permit

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Ballingall Islets Ecological Reserve was established to protect nesting colonies of glaucous-winged gulls, double-crested cormorants and pigeon guillemots. It is closed to the public.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation. 

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Found 7km NNE of Ganges.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research. 

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

Apply for a permit

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Haley Lake Ecological Reserve was established to conserve a small population of the rare and endangered Vancouver Island marmot. It is closed to the public.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation.

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On Vancouver Island, approximately 32km south west of Nanaimo.

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Management Planning Information

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

Apply for a permit
 

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Hudson Rocks Ecological Reserve was originally established to protect a nationally significant breeding population of Pelagic cormorants that is no longer present. It is closed to the public.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation.

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Found 2.5km north of Newcastle Island, Nanaimo, B.C.

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Any maps listed are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit.

Apply for a permit

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Kotcho Lake Ecological Reserve was established to protect colonial waterbird nesting sites and their migration stop. It is closed to the public.

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Located 100km east by north east of Fort Nelson.

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Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Lepas Bay Ecological Reserve was established for the preservation of nesting seabirds, mainly petrels, and their habitat. It is closed to the public.

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Unnamed island in Lepas Bay 3km south east of Cape Knox, north west corner of Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Islands.

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Found 23km west of Cape Scott on the Cook Bank, between Lanz and Sartine Islands in the Scott Group.

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Oak Bay Islands Ecological Reserve was established to protect vulnerable nesting seabirds, uncommon meadow communities, showy and rare early spring wildflowers as well as representative shallow-water marine habitats. It is closed to the public.

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The reserve has three units, the largest (Great Chain Island and Chain Islets) being 2km east of Oak Bay. Jemmy Jones Island is 2.5km north of Great Chain Island in Baynes Channel. Alpha Island, part of the Chatham-Discovery Group, is 5.5km east of Oak Bay.

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Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Race Rocks Ecological Reserve was established to protect intertidal and subtidal communities that are extremely rich as a result of strong tidal currents. It is closed to the public.

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In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 17km south west of Victoria, 1.5km off the extreme southern tip of Vancouver Island.

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Management Planning Information

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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To find out about current research at Race Rocks, visit racerocks.ca.

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Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve is legally designated (under the Species at Risk Act) as Critical Habitat for Northern Resident Killer Whales. As such, this area is a sanctuary for killer whales and all boaters (motorized and non-motorized) are expected to refrain from entering the reserve to reduce disturbance to these whales while they feed, socialize and use rubbing beaches. 

To support its role as a sanctuary, the upland portion of Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve is closed to all uses or entry.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation. 

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This Ecological Reserve is located on the Johnstone Strait coastline, 10km south east of Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Off the north tip of Reid Island, Trincomali Channel, 11km east of Chemainus.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation.

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Located 33km west by north west of Cape Scott on the Cook Bank, between Beresford and Triangle Islands, in the Scott Islands,

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Any maps listed are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

 

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Purpose Statement for this ecological reserve.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Solander Island Ecological Reserve was established to protect large colonies of breeding seabirds and their habitat. It is closed to the public.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation.

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Located 1.5km west of Brooks Peninsula, northwest coast of Vancouver Island.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit.

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Trial Islands Ecological Reserve was established to protect the most outstanding known assemblage of rare and endangered plant species in British Columbia. It is closed to the public.

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Located 1km south of Anderson Hill, Oak Bay.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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Vladimir J. Krajina (Port Chanal) Ecological Reserve was established to protect representative ecosystems, rare genetic resources and outstanding biological phenomena in a remote coastal setting. It is closed to the public.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation.

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Middle west coast of Graham Island, Haida Gwaii, 35km west of Justatla.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

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The Vancouver Island Health Authority recommends visitors to Cowichan River Park to boil water collected from the water pumps for at least one minute or otherwise disinfect before drinking, brushing teeth or using water for food preparation that will not be cooked.
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This spectacular park protects significant stretches of the Cowichan River, which is designated as both a BC Heritage River and a Canadian Heritage River, and is internationally renowned for its wild salmon and steelhead fishery.

The park is adjacent to an abandoned rail right-of-way, which provides recreation opportunities for cyclists, hikers and horseback riders. While staying at the park, visitors can enjoy other features of Cowichan River Park. These include the historic 20 km long Cowichan River Footpath and a variety of day-use and picnic areas, each with their own unique features and highlights. 

Visitors won’t want to miss the sights from the restored 66 Mile and Holt Creek Trestles on the Trans Canada Trail, which offer spectacular river views and the opportunity to imagine back to a time when log-laden traincars would thunder along these tracks high above the Cowichan River.

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Cliffs

Cowichan River Park contains many areas adjacent to the river with steep drop-offs and overhanging bluffs. Please stay on designated trails and respect signs and railings.

River course

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There are three main access points to Cowichan River Park, Skutz Falls road (West access), Highway 18 Connector (middle access), and Robertson road (South East access).

Skutz Falls road (West access)

Located off Highway 18, Skutz Falls Road provides access to Skutz Falls day-use area, Horseshoe Bend group campsite, Marie Canyon day-use area and the Skutz Falls trailhead of the Cowichan River trail. Follow signs from Skutz Falls road via Cowichan Lake road and Mayo road to Riverbottom road.

Highway 18 Connector (Middle Access)

Located off Highway 18, the Highway 18 Connector provides access to the Stoltz Pool campground, group campsite and day-use areas. Follow signs to Riverbottom road.

Robertson road (South East access)

Located on Robertson road in the Glenora area south of Duncan. To access this point proceed west on Glenora road, turn right onto Vaux road and continue down Vaux road, as it leads into Robertson road. This provides access to the Glenora trailhead of the Cowichan River trail.

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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park the BC Parks reservations system.

All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

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The Cowichan River is internationally known for its highly valuable and productive fish habitat. Species include coho, Chinook and chum salmon, steelhead and rainbow, brown and Cutthroat trout. The park also protects representative Douglas-fir and Western hemlock forest communities and rare wildflowers.

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The Cowichan Valley has been home to the Cowichan Tribes from the earliest times. Cowichan is a collective name for a number of villages on eastern Vancouver Island, including Comiaken, Somenos, Koksilah and Quamichan. Today the Cowichan tribes make up the largest band in British Columbia and members of the band own and reside on much of the land surrounding Duncan and the Cowichan River.

The first European settlers to the region arrived in 1862. Agriculture dominated the early colonial years. Mining replaced agriculture as the primary industry as the forested interior regions became more widely traveled, however it was the forest industry that had the greatest influence on development and settlement in the region. Most of the old-growth forest in the area was logged early in the 20th century, and forestry activities continue to this day.

Since the early 1900s the river has served as a transportation corridor to Lake Cowichan for local logging operations. Old spring board stumps and remnants of camps and rail lines testify to the area’s important logging history.

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Crown land in this area was recommended for protection in the Vancouver Island Land Use Plan. The park was established in July, 1995. This park contains the first campground built on Vancouver Island since the early 1980s, created in partnership with Forest Renewal BC (FRBC), the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-operative (CLCFC) and IWA. FRBC funded the project and CLCFC provided labour by hiring displaced forest workers from IWA local 1-80.

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The area is known to provide habitat for many species of birds and wildlife. Small mammals found in the park include shrews, voles, bats and the native red squirrel. Raccoons, mink, martens, and weasels are also common, and river otters and beavers inhabit the river. The native Vancouver Island ermine, a blue-listed species, has also been found in the park. Larger mammals include black bears, which can be seen in the park during salmon spawning, as well as cougars, black-tailed deer, and Roosevelt elk.

The Cowichan Valley sustains thousands of birds of at least 200 different species. Species resident to the park include osprey, hawks, owls, ravens, and crows as well as many species of songbirds. Bald eagles can be seen along the river in late fall and winter.

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This spectacular park protects significant stretches of the Cowichan River, which is designated as both a BC Heritage River and a Canadian Heritage River, and is internationally renowned for its wild salmon and steelhead fishery.

The park is adjacent to an abandoned rail right-of-way, which provides recreation opportunities for cyclists, hikers and horseback riders. While staying at the park, visitors can enjoy other features of Cowichan River Park. These include the historic 20 km long Cowichan River Footpath and a variety of day-use and picnic areas, each with their own unique features and highlights. 

Visitors won’t want to miss the sights from the restored 66 Mile and Holt Creek Trestles on the Trans Canada Trail, which offer spectacular river views and the opportunity to imagine back to a time when log-laden traincars would thunder along these tracks high above the Cowichan River.

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Cliffs

Cowichan River Park contains many areas adjacent to the river with steep drop-offs and overhanging bluffs. Please stay on designated trails and respect signs and railings.

River course

The Cowichan River has fluctuating water levels and swift currents. Children should be accompanied by an adult when in or near the river. Visitors should also expect natural occurrences such as log jams and sweepers at any point and at any time along the river. Large rapids exist at Marie Canyon and Skutz Falls throughout the year. Information on these hazards and pull-out locations are posted at the park. Visitors wishing to swim, kayak, canoe, or float tube in this area must familiarize themselves prior to entering the river.

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There are three main access points to Cowichan River Park, Skutz Falls road (West access), Highway 18 Connector (middle access), and Robertson road (South East access).

Skutz Falls road (West access)

Located off Highway 18, Skutz Falls Road provides access to Skutz Falls day-use area, Horseshoe Bend group campsite, Marie Canyon day-use area and the Skutz Falls trailhead of the Cowichan River trail. Follow signs from Skutz Falls road via Cowichan Lake road and Mayo road to Riverbottom road.

Highway 18 Connector (Middle Access)

Located off Highway 18, the Highway 18 Connector provides access to the Stoltz Pool campground, group campsite and day-use areas. Follow signs to Riverbottom road.

Robertson road (South East access)

Located on Robertson road in the Glenora area south of Duncan. To access this point proceed west on Glenora road, turn right onto Vaux road and continue down Vaux road, as it leads into Robertson road. This provides access to the Glenora trailhead of the Cowichan River trail.

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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park the BC Parks reservations system.

All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

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The Cowichan River is internationally known for its highly valuable and productive fish habitat. Species include coho, Chinook and chum salmon, steelhead and rainbow, brown and Cutthroat trout. The park also protects representative Douglas-fir and Western hemlock forest communities and rare wildflowers.

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The first European settlers to the region arrived in 1862. Agriculture dominated the early colonial years. Mining replaced agriculture as the primary industry as the forested interior regions became more widely traveled, however it was the forest industry that had the greatest influence on development and settlement in the region. Most of the old-growth forest in the area was logged early in the 20th century, and forestry activities continue to this day.

Since the early 1900s the river has served as a transportation corridor to Lake Cowichan for local logging operations. Old spring board stumps and remnants of camps and rail lines testify to the area’s important logging history.

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Crown land in this area was recommended for protection in the Vancouver Island Land Use Plan. The park was established in July, 1995. This park contains the first campground built on Vancouver Island since the early 1980s, created in partnership with Forest Renewal BC (FRBC), the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-operative (CLCFC) and IWA. FRBC funded the project and CLCFC provided labour by hiring displaced forest workers from IWA local 1-80.

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The area is known to provide habitat for many species of birds and wildlife. Small mammals found in the park include shrews, voles, bats and the native red squirrel. Raccoons, mink, martens, and weasels are also common, and river otters and beavers inhabit the river. The native Vancouver Island ermine, a blue-listed species, has also been found in the park. Larger mammals include black bears, which can be seen in the park during salmon spawning, as well as cougars, black-tailed deer, and Roosevelt elk.

The Cowichan Valley sustains thousands of birds of at least 200 different species. Species resident to the park include osprey, hawks, owls, ravens, and crows as well as many species of songbirds. Bald eagles can be seen along the river in late fall and winter.

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The Dore River Forest Road into the Ozakenka Trailhead is narrow, with poor visibility in spots.

For additional information on Ozalenka Trail, please contact the Ozalenka Alpine Club at 250 569-2596 or BC Parks/Mount Robson at 250-566-4325. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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West Twin Park was established to protect the rich wildlife values and the wide biogeoclimatic representation. Most of all, this park contains the only protected corridor across the Robson Valley trench. The area runs from the Cariboo Mountains in the south, through the main Robson Valley trench, and up the fronting ranges of the Rocky Mountains. 

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To access Boulder Mountain Hike, drive 166 km from Prince George on Highway 16 toward McBride and at the Goat River Forestry Road, turn in and drive another 1 km. Where a side road turns left park your vehicle. This is where the hike begins.

There is a popular hiking trail off the West Dore River Road (just northwest of McBride). This hike is 7 km to the cabin and then the hike can extend to various areas of the park. 

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The wildlife values are extraordinary in this provincial park. There are mountain goats throughout the park, the lower sections are a wintering range for deer and moose, and there is high caribou habitat in certain areas. The main valley trench provides a caribou corridor as well as connectivity between the ranges for many other species. grizzly bear densities are high throughout the park. The lower West Twin Creek is an important spawning area for chinook salmon.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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Eneas Lakes Park encompasses the Thompson Plateau landscape and the Southern Thompson Uplands. It features four beautiful lakes in a pristine fir and pine forest setting. 

Off the beaten track, this picturesque setting with primitive camping attracts enthusiasts who enjoy a wilderness experience with good fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling and hiking opportunities. The park is very rustic and has an undeveloped campground with limited facilities.

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There is limited road access. 20 km of rough gravel road along the Munro Lake Forest Service Road west of Peachland. Four-wheel drive vehicles recommended. 4 km further northwest of Darke Lake Park. Please note the logging road going into Eneas Lake is not maintained and has very rugged terrain. The closest communities are Summerland and Peachland.

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The park features a unique lake complex consisting of Big and Little Eneas Lakes, Island Lake and Tsuh Lake. When water levels are high, Big Eneas and Little Eneas form one a single 25 hectare lake. Island Lake is accessible only by boat or foot and has no development along its heavily forested shores. The park also encompasses the upper drainages of the lakes. The pristine fir and pine forest is habitat for the red listed Northern goshawk.

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The park was created in 1956 and established in 1968.

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K’ootz/Khutze Conservancy is located on the east side of Princess Royal Channel, along the Inside Passage route. It shares its northern boundary with Q’altanaas/Aaltanhash Conservancy.

Khutze Conservancy protects a very scenic fiord, the entire watershed of the Khutze River, scenic mountains, coastal old-growth forests, high value grizzly bear habitat, salmon spawning streams, marbled murrelets and low-elevation Sitka spruce forests. 

It also provides a protected anchorage (with scenic waterfalls) adjacent to the main inside passage route where visitors can spend a night to rest, fish or watch wildlife.

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K’ootz/Khutze Conservancy is only accessible by boat or floatplane and is located about 65 km southeast of Hartley Bay, 55 km north of Klemtu and 110 km south of Kitimat. It is located along the east side of Princess Royal Channel (Inside Passage route) and east of Princess Royal Island.

Kitimat Visitor Information Centre 
 

PO Box 214 
2109 Forest Avenue 
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7 
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/ 
Email: info@tourismkitimat.ca 
Phone: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554

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Management Planning Information

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The conservancy protects an area of popular recreational use by boaters, the Khutze and East Khutze River watersheds and several small remote streams, lakes and wetlands. The conservancy also protects old-growth forests of red cedar, hemlock and spruce as well as coastal wildlife habitat including important salmon spawning streams and habitat for grizzly bears.

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Use the below link for more information or to contact these First Nations.

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K’ootz/Khutze Conservancy was designated as a conservancy on July 28, 2006 following recommendations from the Central Coast Land and Resource Management Plan. 

There were two previous mineral claims in the conservancy, up the Khutze River. The “Hunter” claims of 1927 targeted mineralized quartz veins containing copper, gold and silver. Three tonnes were mined yielding 40 kg of copper, 933 grams of gold and 373 grams of silver. The “Western Copper” claims of 1928 targeted mineralized quartz-feldspar veins along a shear zone. The veins contained copper, silver and gold. 215 tonnes were mined yielding 30,812 kg of copper, 45,193 grams of silver and 5,319 grams of gold. Remnants of the old rail grade that was used to bring out the ore can still be seen in the Khutze River estuary. 
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Grizzly Bears, wolves, waterfowl, eagles, spawning salmon and deer can be seen in the conservancy. The best place to see wildlife is at the river mouth and estuary at the end of Khutze Inlet. Humpback whales, killer whales, Dall’s porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea lions and harbour seals can also be seen in the adjacent marine waters.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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\n Visiting the Khutze Estuary requires careful management to protect bears, maintain natural behaviors, and support visitor safety.\n

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\n The following measures apply from August 15 to October 15. Visitors are asked to:\n

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Khutze Conservancy protects a very scenic fiord, the entire watershed of the Khutze River, scenic mountains, coastal old-growth forests, high value grizzly bear habitat, salmon spawning streams, marbled murrelets and low-elevation Sitka spruce forests. 

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K’ootz/Khutze Conservancy is only accessible by boat or floatplane and is located about 65 km southeast of Hartley Bay, 55 km north of Klemtu and 110 km south of Kitimat. It is located along the east side of Princess Royal Channel (Inside Passage route) and east of Princess Royal Island.

Kitimat Visitor Information Centre 
 

PO Box 214 
2109 Forest Avenue 
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7 
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/ 
Email: info@tourismkitimat.ca 
Phone: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554

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There were two previous mineral claims in the conservancy, up the Khutze River. The “Hunter” claims of 1927 targeted mineralized quartz veins containing copper, gold and silver. Three tonnes were mined yielding 40 kg of copper, 933 grams of gold and 373 grams of silver. The “Western Copper” claims of 1928 targeted mineralized quartz-feldspar veins along a shear zone. The veins contained copper, silver and gold. 215 tonnes were mined yielding 30,812 kg of copper, 45,193 grams of silver and 5,319 grams of gold. Remnants of the old rail grade that was used to bring out the ore can still be seen in the Khutze River estuary. 
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General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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\n For more information about hiking in the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy, read the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Trail Information page.\n

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The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park embraces six large drainages flowing east to the Columbia River system and three flowing west to Kootenay Lake. All of these emanate from the rugged and glaciated backbone of the spectacular Purcell Mountain Range of southeastern British Columbia. This challenging, undeveloped mountain landscape encompasses five biogeoclimatic zones and the only intact ecosystem in southeastern B.C.

Visitors to the Purcell mountains should be experienced, self-sufficient wilderness travellers capable of interpreting topographical maps and route-finding. The wilderness recreation opportunities include hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, horseback riding (on the east side of the park only) and wildlife viewing.

A special feature also in the park is the Dewar Creek Hot Springs. 

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Trail Reports

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Access to the east side of the park is by gravel roads leading west from Highway 93/95 along Toby Creek, Findlay Creek, Skookumchuck Creek, St. Mary’s River and Dewar Creek. These roads are frequently used by industrial logging traffic. Caution is advised. 

Distances vary from 35 to 75 km to the trailheads. West side trailheads at Hamill Creek and Fry Creek are accessed from Highway 31 by turning west at Meadow Creek and proceeding south along the east side of Kootenay Lake to Argenta or Johnson’s Landing. The Kootenay-Joe Road leads from near Johnson’s Landing to the height of land between the front range and the Conservancy. 

The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park is a non-mechanized area, access by vehicles of any kind is prohibited and enforced.

Acquiring a backroad map book for the area is recommended.

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The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park is one of the first large scale wilderness areas in Canada to be set aside as a result of local citizen action. This contiguous undisturbed wilderness is critical in maintaining the viability and biodiversity of the largest intact ecosystem in southeastern B.C.

The Purcell Mountains embrace high glaciated mountains, resplendent alpine lakes, verdant wetlands, magnificent old growth forests and rushing rivers. These features provide habitat for an abundant variety of plant and animal communities. All of the ungulates of the Kootenay region, except bighorn sheep, are found within the conservancy as well as many species of carnivore and smaller animals.

The Purcell Conservancy Park preserves a way of life as well as natural values. Guide-outfitters and residents have accessed the east side of the conservancy with pack trains for many years to hunt a sustainable wildlife population and for sightseeing expeditions. On the west side cultural artifacts from the early mining period are still in place along the lower Hamill Creek and Fry Creek canyon is often visited by local hikers.

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During a visit to British Columbia in 1908, Earl Grey, Canada’s Governor General from 1904 to 1911, crossed the Purcell Mountains from Argenta on Kootenay Lake to Invermere by a trail up Hamill Creek, over a 2,256 metre pass, and down Tobyl Creek; the Well’s trail was later renamed Earl Grey Trail in his honour. 

A cabin built in 1909 for Earl Grey and his family remains in deteriorating condition above the Toby Creek trail about twenty minutes walk from the Toby Creek trailhead. The trail Grey followed by horseback and foot was well known by First Nations people and the West Kootenay mining boom of the 1890’s and early 1900’s made the trail into an important access and supply route from the east, with even cattle being driven over it from Invermere on occasion.

The Purcell Mountains wilderness so impressed Grey that he wrote to the then Premier of British Columbia, Richard McBride, urging that this magnificent scenic mountain area be set aside as a national park. Nothing came of Grey’s proposal, however, and for over half a century the trail and the mountains remained the preserve of a few trappers, outfitters, foresters, and prospectors.

In 1904 the Argenta mining company operated a compressor station about 8 kilometres up from Lardeau on the lower end of Hamill Creek that supplied air to the Argenta Mine on Lavina Ridge above it. A four-horse wagon road was constructed up the Hamill Creek canyon with portions of the road hung from the canyon wall. A massive pelton wheel was hauled into place to drive the compressor. It is still in its original location along the trail. The mine closed in 1905 after operating only one year.

In the mid 1960’s Rod and Gun Club members from Invermere began lobbying for a Conservancy in the Purcell’s. With industrial logging development coming to many valleys in the area local people felt a sense of urgency to protect this spectacular area. 

In 1970, the historical and recreational values of the Earl Grey Pass Trail were recognized by the community of Argenta which made reopening the trail its project for the 1971 British Columbia Centennial. In 1971 to 1972 Federal Opportunities for Youth (OFY) funds supported the efforts of area people to re-establish the trail. Though deviating from the original route owing to the forest fire impacts, creek crossing problems and money and manpower constraints, the OFY project strengthened a reawakening interest in the area Earl Grey had recommended for national park status.

In 1974, as a result of lobbying by conservationists, outdoor clubs and individuals through an Order-in-Council that literally stopped the bulldozers the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy encompassing 131,500 hectares of the Purcell Mountains was created. 

The Conservancy, together with the adjacent 9,164 hectare St. Mary’s Alpine Park and 550 hectare Fry Creek Canyon Recreation Area, were preserved for their ecological and recreational values. In the 1980’s, amendments provided for application of the Park Act and Regulations and in 1995 an expanded Purcell Wilderness Conservancy became a British Columbia class A provincial park.

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The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park embraces six large drainages flowing east to the Columbia River system and three flowing west to Kootenay Lake. All of these emanate from the rugged and glaciated backbone of the spectacular Purcell Mountain Range of southeastern British Columbia. This challenging, undeveloped mountain landscape encompasses five biogeoclimatic zones and the only intact ecosystem in southeastern B.C.

Visitors to the Purcell mountains should be experienced, self-sufficient wilderness travellers capable of interpreting topographical maps and route-finding. The wilderness recreation opportunities include hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, horseback riding (on the east side of the park only) and wildlife viewing.

A special feature also in the park is the Dewar Creek Hot Springs. 

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Access to the east side of the park is by gravel roads leading west from Highway 93/95 along Toby Creek, Findlay Creek, Skookumchuck Creek, St. Mary’s River and Dewar Creek. These roads are frequently used by industrial logging traffic. Caution is advised. 

Distances vary from 35 to 75 km to the trailheads. West side trailheads at Hamill Creek and Fry Creek are accessed from Highway 31 by turning west at Meadow Creek and proceeding south along the east side of Kootenay Lake to Argenta or Johnson’s Landing. The Kootenay-Joe Road leads from near Johnson’s Landing to the height of land between the front range and the Conservancy. 

The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park is a non-mechanized area, access by vehicles of any kind is prohibited and enforced.

Acquiring a backroad map book for the area is recommended.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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The Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park is one of the first large scale wilderness areas in Canada to be set aside as a result of local citizen action. This contiguous undisturbed wilderness is critical in maintaining the viability and biodiversity of the largest intact ecosystem in southeastern B.C.

The Purcell Mountains embrace high glaciated mountains, resplendent alpine lakes, verdant wetlands, magnificent old growth forests and rushing rivers. These features provide habitat for an abundant variety of plant and animal communities. All of the ungulates of the Kootenay region, except bighorn sheep, are found within the conservancy as well as many species of carnivore and smaller animals.

The Purcell Conservancy Park preserves a way of life as well as natural values. Guide-outfitters and residents have accessed the east side of the conservancy with pack trains for many years to hunt a sustainable wildlife population and for sightseeing expeditions. On the west side cultural artifacts from the early mining period are still in place along the lower Hamill Creek and Fry Creek canyon is often visited by local hikers.

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During a visit to British Columbia in 1908, Earl Grey, Canada’s Governor General from 1904 to 1911, crossed the Purcell Mountains from Argenta on Kootenay Lake to Invermere by a trail up Hamill Creek, over a 2,256 metre pass, and down Tobyl Creek; the Well’s trail was later renamed Earl Grey Trail in his honour. 

A cabin built in 1909 for Earl Grey and his family remains in deteriorating condition above the Toby Creek trail about twenty minutes walk from the Toby Creek trailhead. The trail Grey followed by horseback and foot was well known by First Nations people and the West Kootenay mining boom of the 1890’s and early 1900’s made the trail into an important access and supply route from the east, with even cattle being driven over it from Invermere on occasion.

The Purcell Mountains wilderness so impressed Grey that he wrote to the then Premier of British Columbia, Richard McBride, urging that this magnificent scenic mountain area be set aside as a national park. Nothing came of Grey’s proposal, however, and for over half a century the trail and the mountains remained the preserve of a few trappers, outfitters, foresters, and prospectors.

In 1904 the Argenta mining company operated a compressor station about 8 kilometres up from Lardeau on the lower end of Hamill Creek that supplied air to the Argenta Mine on Lavina Ridge above it. A four-horse wagon road was constructed up the Hamill Creek canyon with portions of the road hung from the canyon wall. A massive pelton wheel was hauled into place to drive the compressor. It is still in its original location along the trail. The mine closed in 1905 after operating only one year.

In the mid 1960’s Rod and Gun Club members from Invermere began lobbying for a Conservancy in the Purcell’s. With industrial logging development coming to many valleys in the area local people felt a sense of urgency to protect this spectacular area. 

In 1970, the historical and recreational values of the Earl Grey Pass Trail were recognized by the community of Argenta which made reopening the trail its project for the 1971 British Columbia Centennial. In 1971 to 1972 Federal Opportunities for Youth (OFY) funds supported the efforts of area people to re-establish the trail. Though deviating from the original route owing to the forest fire impacts, creek crossing problems and money and manpower constraints, the OFY project strengthened a reawakening interest in the area Earl Grey had recommended for national park status.

In 1974, as a result of lobbying by conservationists, outdoor clubs and individuals through an Order-in-Council that literally stopped the bulldozers the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy encompassing 131,500 hectares of the Purcell Mountains was created. 

The Conservancy, together with the adjacent 9,164 hectare St. Mary’s Alpine Park and 550 hectare Fry Creek Canyon Recreation Area, were preserved for their ecological and recreational values. In the 1980’s, amendments provided for application of the Park Act and Regulations and in 1995 an expanded Purcell Wilderness Conservancy became a British Columbia class A provincial park.

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Drewry Point Park is an inland marine park which lies at the foot of the eastern slopes of the Selkirk Mountains Nelson Range. Located 36 km south of Balfour on the west shore of the Kootney Lake, this park provides protected moorage in both the north and south bays making it easy to get out of the wind.

Drewry Point Park is only accessible by boat and is now user maintained. Park users are requested to practice no trace camping and remove their garbage.  Its secluded sand beaches and picnic area make this park a scenic place for a relaxing visit. There are two sheltered coves that provide good boat moorage and protection from the prevailing winds which blow from the south and north. 

The north cove has a 50 metre long sandy beach which provides excellent swimming and an area where boats can land. Camping on the shore is limited to three tenting sites.

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This park is located 32 km south of Balfour, across Kootenay Lake from Boswell, and approximately 45 km northwest of Creston.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage, please don’t damage or remove them

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Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. For more information on bear safety, click here.

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In keeping with the approved park management plan, the cabin will not be repaired or replaced.
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Moose Valley Park comprises 2,322 hectares of rolling landscape scattered with lakes and wetlands. The park protects a chain of 12 small lakes, popular as a day or overnight canoeing destination.

It is an idyllic place to visit, rewarding paddlers with clear, shallow lakes and abundant aquatic plants and flowers. The many tiny reed-fringed islands and surrounding marshes provide excellent habitat for deer, moose, waterfowl and amphibians.

Canoeing along the Moose Valley Canoe Chain is the primary recreational activity, and both day and overnight trips are popular. Wetlands and sphagnum bogs can be accessed and viewed via canoe. 

The park is a wonderful place to spend leisure time canoeing, bird-watching, and wildlife viewing. Camping areas are available at either end of the canoe route, but the only developed sites are located at the main access point at Marks Lake and at the north end of Maitland Lake. 

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The park is located approximately 31 km west of 100 Mile House, and can be accessed by driving west on the Exeter Station Road. This road leaves Hwy 97 just north of downtown 100 Mile House, and should be followed to the junction with the 1100 Road. Continue west on the 1100 Road to the 1117 marker. Here, turn right onto the one-lane road and continue in a northwest direction to the main access point of the canoe route at Marks Lake (approximately 9 km). This road is best suited to four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicles. For additional map information, please refer to topographical map numbers: 1:50,000 Gustafsen Lake 92P/12 or 1:250,000 Bonaparte River 92P.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Moose Valley Park protects relatively undisturbed wetlands nestled within a dry rolling landscape. These numerous wetlands and small lakes provide habitat for a variety of wildlife species, and are also very rich in delicate sphagnum mosses, which are an important part of the ecosystem. It has been shown that water is purified as it travels through this vegetation. 

The floating peat bogs are very sensitive to degradation by canoeists during low water levels. Because of this, portions of the chain may be restricted during such times. Please do not attempt to push your canoe through at low water. 
 

The landscape in and surrounding the park provides a snapshot of the area’s glacial history. This extensive wetland complex was the result of the last ice age. Lakes and small ponds were left behind following the melting of large chunks of buried glacial ice. Now they are annually replenished by snow-melt and underground springs. The forested rocky outcrops surrounding the park are also a product of the last ice age.

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This area was proposed for protection through the Cariboo public CORE process, and was originally designated a park through the Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan in 1995. 

Lake names recognize the efforts of those who established the canoeing area. Stuart Maitland first cleared and named portages linking the main lakes in the Moose Valley Canoe Chain in the early 1970s, with assistance from Hugh Kirkland and Kevin Marks. 

These three ambitious young men were in their late teens at the time, and independently sought government assistance to do the work. Today, the three main lakes in the chain are named after the youth who first developed the route. The route was later upgraded in 1987/88 by youth members of the Provincial Job Trac program.

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The numerous wetlands and small lakes provide habitat for muskrat and beaver, waterfowl, and of course moose. This area abounds with birds such as owls, hawks, grouse, woodpeckers, ducks, loons, grebes, sandhill cranes and a wide variety of songbirds.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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This tiny park protects an area of treed river riparian, with grassland highly disturbed by previous agriculture, on the South Thompson River. The area is a documented archaeological site in the history of the Shuswap First Nations. 
 

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Camping and campfires are not allowed. No day-use facilities are provided.

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Located 26 km east of Kamloops, on the South Thompson River.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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An important treed river riparian area on the South Thompson River. The South Thompson has internationally important salmon runs, with salmon habitat upstream from this park.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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Remnants of Kekuli pit dwellings remain on site. Many other structures were located here, including tunnels between dwellings, underground ovens, and river-facing entrances, although most have been destroyed by recent agriculture activities. Contains the route of the Brigade Trail from the fur-trading era.

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Established April 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.

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BC Parks is promoting a BARE Campsite program in the park and is asking all park users to help out by not leaving any unattended wildlife attractants in their campsites. Wildlife attractants include, but are not limited to: coolers (empty or full), garbage, BBQs, stoves, food, dishes/pots, fish/fish remains, pet food, gas/oil products, bird feeders, and toiletries. It is a legal requirement to properly store all wildlife attractants and keep a BARE campsite. When you leave your site unattended for any length of time or when you go to sleep at night please keep a BARE campsite. The BARE Campsite program is in place for your safety and to help keep the wildlife in our parks alive and well.
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The shining waters of two mountain lakes, Whiteswan and Alces, and a natural hot springs are the focal points of Whiteswan Lake Park. Five lakeside or riverside campgrounds, three boat launches, an historic lakeside hiking trail, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities makes this a perfect setting for a camping holiday.

Take a virtual tour of Whiteswan Lake Park

Visitors may watch a moose feeding in the fog-shrouded water of Alces Lake, admire spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and enjoy angling in some of the most productive lakes in the region for trophy rainbow trout. 

After a day in the backcountry or on the lake, relax in the soothing waters of Lussier Hot Springs located near the park entrance at the 17.5km marker on the Whiteswan forest service road.

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Boating and Fishing

Lussier Hot Springs

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Whiteswan Lake Park is located within the Kootenay Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, 22km southeast of the Village of Canal Flats, the nearest community. Access is from Highway 93/95, turn east 4.5 kilometres south of Canal Flats onto the gravel Whiteswan Forest Service Road. Whiteswan Lake is about 25km from the highway, the hot springs are located near the west boundary of the park at 17.5km.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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In May and June, spawning Rainbow trout can be seen in the inlet and outlet creeks of Whiteswan Lake. In the summer of 2001, wildfires swept through the forests north and west of the park. These fires, while seemingly “destructive,” are recognized as part of a natural cycle of renewal that ensures the long term viability of diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants.

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Whiteswan Lake was an important seasonal hunting camp of the K’tunaxa (Kootenai) native people and their use of the area dates back at least 5,000 years. During the 1800’s and early 1900’s trappers, prospectors and guides worked in the area and soothed their work worn bodies in the hot mineral waters of Lussier Hot Springs. 
The area surrounding the park is part of the Kootenay Region working forest. Logging and mining currently provides jobs for many people living in the region, as well recreation and tourism have become important aspects of the economy.

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Exploring the back roads of the Kootenay Ranges offers sightings of mountain goats and bighorn sheep, moose, elk, deer, grizzly and black bears. Common loons, red-necked grebes, belted kingfishers, blue herons, bald and golden eagles, and many other bird species can be seen on the lakes and in the surrounding woodlands.

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Motorized users are advised that the section of the Ram Creek Forest Service Road which previously traversed through Ram Creek Ecological Reserve has been permanently deactivated and reclaimed for public safety, due to significant debris torrent hazard to the geothermal site. All resource roads adjacent to Ram Creek Ecological Reserve remain open.

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Ram Creek Ecological Reserve was established to protect the hot springs, restricted plant communities and rare plants against recreational and other damages.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation. However, this ecological reserve is open to the public for non-destructive activities like hiking, nature observation and photography. Consumptive activities like hunting, fishing, camping, or foraging are prohibited. Motorized vehicles are not allowed.

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Located 20km south east of Canal Flats.

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Any maps listed are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Approved management direction statement

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

Apply for a permit

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High temperatures and rapid snow melt have led to unpredictable water flow and levels. Please use extreme caution at river crossings and while near the water’s edge. Be extra mindful of pets and children while hiking up the Lake Lovely Water trail.

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Just north of Squamish, this new protected area includes the former Lake Lovely Water Recreation Area. Scenic Lake Lovely Water is located at over 1100 metres above sea level. The mountain ranges are predominantly made up of stable granite rock and expansive glaciers.

This area provides excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, mountaineering and advanced backcountry skiing. This is a remote wilderness area with limited access and there are no facilities at this park.

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Aircraft restrictions

Voluntary Flight Guidelines (designated no-flight and minimum altitude pathways) are in place to minimize negative interactions between wildlife, humans, and aircraft. Aircraft operators should familiarize themselves with the geo-referenced map [PDF]. Contact parkinfo@gov.bc.ca to view the Voluntary Flight Guidelines or to obtain additional shapefiles for navigation.

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The trail to Lake Lovely Water is located on the west side of the Squamish River and can only be accessed by watercraft. The trailhead itself starts on private property and is unmarked for the first two kilometers. Access to the river from the east side is on the traditional lands of the Squamish First Nation and permission should be sought to cross.

The following companies currently have a Park Use Permit to provide air taxi service:

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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In effect for the north campground and south campgrounds until further notice.
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Beautiful, sandy and pebbly beaches surrounded by ponderosa pine and sagebrush make this park the perfect spot for swimming and water activities. At the two large campgrounds in the park, panoramic views will add to your enjoyment. The landscape across the lake, from beach to skyline, is part of Okanagan Mountain Park, accessible by boat or by driving back through Kelowna.

For your convenience, during the summer season this park has a concession located at the south campground gatehouse and managed by the park operator.

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Rattlesnakes

The dry grassy hillsides above the campgrounds provide habitat for a variety of snakes, including rattlesnakes. This is no reason to avoid the area, just remember to wear heavy pants and high boots and avoid putting hands and feet into crevices that you can’t see into. People who encounter rattlesnakes along trails should detour around them and go on their way. Rattlesnakes will not chase after people and cannot strike beyond the length of their body.

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This park is located 11km north of Summerland on Hwy 97.

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All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

Campsite reservations

Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. 

South Park Reservation Procedures

North Park reservation procedures

Group camp and picnic reservations

No group campsite or group picnic site reservations are accepted at this park.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Though the campground areas are dotted with irrigated lawn and non-native trees, the park still falls into two basic zones with bunchgrass found in exposed areas at low elevations and stands of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir found in the upper sections. Many wildflowers can be seen along the nature trail away from the more developed areas of the park. Of special note are the chocolate lily and the Columbian lily.

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Created in 1955, this park shows what effective park planning can achieve. In the late fifties, thousands of non-native trees were planted on a barren hillside between the highway and the lake. Today, this area is a natural arboretum and the extensive tree cover is home to various bird types.

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The close proximity of the highway and the fencing on the uphill side prevent movement of large mammals such as deer into the campground. Though sightings of large mammals may be infrequent, the park still has a variety of wildlife to see. Harmless gopher snakes and colonies of Columbian ground squirrels can be seen along upland hiking trails. Bats are quite common in areas bordering lakes and may be seen from the park, though they generally prefer areas with less human presence. The Western toad and Western painted turtle have been spotted in the park which also provides habitat for a variety of birds such as Cedar waxwings, quail, Northern shafted flickers, Western meadowlarks, hummingbirds, and a blue listed bird species, the Lewis’s woodpecker. Insect life is extremely diverse in the park with the Ant Lion being, perhaps, the most interesting. They live buried in conical shaped traps in the sand in ambush for other insects.

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Skaha Bluffs Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities including hiking, rockclimbing, and wildlife viewing while also protecting habitat for a variety of species at risk.

World-class climbing opportunities are found at Skaha Bluffs though it is important to note that climbing is prohibited in the southern area (the section of the park that encompasses Gillies Creek). The distinctive terrain features of the bluffs along with the Gillies Creek corridor reflect extremely threatened riparian and grassland plant communities.

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Skaha Bluffs is south of Penticton on the east side of Skaha Lake. Access is from Lakeside Road to Smythe Road up along Gillies Creek.

Parking

The parking lot access road gate is seasonally closed from mid-November to mid-March and closed daily from dusk to dawn. There is no overnight parking permitted in the park at any time.

There is no parking along the single-lane park access road. Visitor numbers are high on long weekends in spring and fall. As the parking lots fill up, vehicles parking along the paved park road have caused access and safety concerns. Cars parked on the single-lane road present a physical barrier to emergency vehicles (fire, ambulance, search and rescue) and impede regular traffic flow. Overflow parking is available at the bottom of Smythe Road.

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Skaha Bluffs is south of Penticton on the east side of Skaha Lake. Access is from Lakeside Road to Smythe Road up along Gillies Creek.

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The parking lot access road gate is seasonally closed from mid-November to mid-March and closed daily from dusk to dawn. There is no overnight parking permitted in the park at any time.

There is no parking along the single-lane park access road. Visitor numbers are high on long weekends in spring and fall. As the parking lots fill up, vehicles parking along the paved park road have caused access and safety concerns. Cars parked on the single-lane road present a physical barrier to emergency vehicles (fire, ambulance, search and rescue) and impede regular traffic flow. Overflow parking is available at the bottom of Smythe Road.

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Post-wildfire hazards may last for several years or longer after a wildfire and may be triggered at any time with little or no warning.

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Mount Assiniboine Park is world-renowned for its lakes, glaciers, peaks, and alpine meadows. The park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Assiniboine itself sits on the continental divide near the southeast corner of the park, at an elevation of 3,618 m.

No roads pass through the park, with trails providing the only land access. Camping, hiking, and mountain climbing are the main activities here. Fishing, horseback riding, and ski touring are also popular. Magog Lake and Og Lake, the park’s core areas, are extremely popular backcountry camping destinations.

This short video provides some history of Mount Assiniboine Lodge, including a description of the restoration project.

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Mount Assiniboine Park is a remote backcountry area, with no services or facilities in most areas. You must arrange all supplies and transportation before your visit. Weather conditions can change suddenly in this park, and lightning storms with hail and snow are common even in summer.

Safety tips

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Fires are prohibited within the core area of Mount Assiniboine Park.

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Mount Assiniboine Park is west of the British Columbia-Alberta border, 48 km southwest of Banff. Banff National Park forms the eastern boundary and Kootenay National Park marks the western boundary. 

You can access the park by hiking in or by using the Mount Assiniboine Lodge helicopter service. Flights operate on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and may change on summer long weekends.

To fly into the core area, you must have a valid camping reservation. For information on making a booking, see the Mount Assiniboine Park reservations page. To book a helicopter flight, visit the Mount Assiniboine Lodge website.

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Backcountry campground reservations

Mount Assiniboine Park is one of the province’s most popular backcountry camping destinations. Backcountry camping opportunities are provided by BC Parks and the Assiniboine Lodge. Demand for camping in Mount Assiniboine grows every year.

BC Parks requires reservations in peak season for backcountry camping at Magog Lake, Og Lake, and Porcupine campgrounds. Outside of peak season, permit registration is required.

In 2024, we began requiring peak-season reservations at Porcupine Campground for the first time. Now, you can arrive certain that a space has been reserved for you. Requiring advance booking in the peak season also help us minimize the environmental impact on this area’s sensitive ecosystems.  

All BC Parks reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. You can make a reservation online at camping.bcparks.ca. Alternatively, you can call 1-800-689-9025 in Canada and the US or 1-519-858-6161 internationally.

For detailed information on booking a reservation for Magog Lake, Og Lake, or Porcupine, visit the Mount Assiniboine Park reservations page.

Groupsites and picnic shelter reservations

Group campsites and picnic sites can be reserved through the Assiniboine Lodge. These are not BC Parks sites and cannot be booked through our reservation service. To book one of these sites, visit the Assiniboine Lodge website.

Naiset Cabins and Hind Hut reservations

The Naiset Cabins and Hind Hut can be reserved through the Assiniboine Lodge. These are not BC Parks sites and cannot be booked through our reservation service. To make a reservation, visit the Assiniboine Lodge website.

Reservations for the Naiset Cabins are recommended in the summer and are mandatory in the winter. If you wish to use these huts on a first come, first served basis, bring a tent in case they are full. For more information, see cabins and huts, below.

Banff National Park backcountry permits

Banff National Park offers several campgrounds and a primitive sleeping shelter along Bryant Creek for backcountry visitors on their way to Mount Assiniboine via the Bryant Creek, Brewster Creek, or Sunshine Meadows-Citadel Pass trails. 

To stay in the Bryant Creek Shelter or camp in Banff National Park, you must get a backcountry permit and any other necessary permits before starting your trip. You can reserve a backcountry permit by calling Banff National Park at 403-762-1556. Trail reports and detailed backcountry trip planning information are available on the Banff National Park website.

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Any maps provided on this page are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Management Planning Information 

The below reports are now available: 

The posters below provide additional information about climate change and its expected effects on Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park:

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Boreal forests of spruce, mixed with stands of alpine fir and lodgepole pine, cover the lower elevations. In more open areas, scattered patches of false azalea, buffalo berries, twin berries, white rhododendrons, and, occasionally, red elder may be found.

Between the elevations of 2,100 m and 2,400 m, open stands of alpine larch occur alongside alpine fir and Engelmann spruce, with a ground cover of red and white heather and grouse berries. Dense thickets of various species of low-growing willows associated with bog birch can be found along mountain streams and in boggy areas.

Large areas of rocky slopes and ridges are covered by stonecrop, white flowering avens, moss campion, cinquefoil, arctic willows, and several species of saxifrage. Alpine meadows blaze with colour thanks to an abundance of western anemones, alpine arnica, columbine, paintbrush, spring beauty, alpine fleabane, mountain daisies, and hundreds of other species of wildflowers during the midsummer blossoming period.

Do not pick wildflowers, as flowers contain the seed pods necessary for the proliferation of wildflowers. It is an offence under the Park Act and Regulations to destroy wildflowers.

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The area that is now Mount Assiniboine Park was well known to the Indigenous Peoples of the foothill and mountain country. There was much trading between groups from the different sides of the Rockies. The Peigans, Assiniboines, Blackfoot, and Kootenai travelled the mountain passes.

Mount Assiniboine Park lies within the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Shuswap, Little Shuswap Lake Band, Adams Lake Indian Band, and Neskonlith Indian Band.

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G.M. Dawson, of the Geological Survey of Canada, named Mount Assiniboine in honour of the Assiniboine people when he visited the area during the summer of 1899. Assiniboine means ‘stone boiler’, a name that comes from the practice of putting hot rocks into animal paunches or holes filled with water to cook food.

Mount Assiniboine is the seventh-tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. It was considered a great prize among early European mountaineers. Mount Assiniboine was first ascended by James Outram and Swiss guides Christian Hasler and Christian Bohren in the late summer of 1901.

Upon the urging of the Alpine Club of Canada, British Columbia set aside 5,120 hectares of the area on February 6, 1922, as Mount Assiniboine Park, the seventh in a fledgling park system. In 1973, the park area was increased sevenfold to its present size of 39,050 hectares.

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Wildlife species such as elk, black and grizzly bears, mule deer, moose, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep live in the park. The chattering of Columbian and mantled ground squirrels and chipmunks or the call of the hoary marmot and pika are often heard. Wolverines, badgers, wolves, martens, and coyotes also inhabit the park but are seldom seen.

Ninety-three species of birds have been sighted in the park, with the most common being northern harrier, grey jay, Clark's nutcracker, white-tailed ptarmigan, pine grosbeak, rosy finch, pine siskin, boreal chickadee, chipping sparrow, and white-crowned sparrow.

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Visitors to Morton Lake Park are sure to discover that there is a reason the area northwest of Campbell River is called “lake country.” From April to June and September to October, lake fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout on Mohun Lake in the park can be excellent. 

While this park is popular with anglers, there is still plenty to do if fishing isn’t your favourite pastime. During the summer, visitors can fill their days swimming, canoeing, boating or just lounging on the sandy beach at Morton Lake.

Morton Lake Park, which includes all of Morton Lake and a section of shoreline on neighbouring Mohun Lake, provides access to the popular Sayward Canoe Route which is a 47 kilometre paddle and portage circuit. The park offers lake-front camping, as well as a boat launch, pit toilets, a short hiking trail to tranquil Andrew Lake and a large day-use area.

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Morton Lake Park is located 27 km northwest of Campbell River in the Sayward Forest. The easiest way to reach Morton Lake is via Highway 19. Turn off at the Menzies Main logging road, approximately 10 minutes past the pulp mill. Follow the gravel Menzies Main for 12 km, then take Morton Lake Road for another 7 km to the park.

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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.

All campsite reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

 

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Douglas fir while hemlock, cedar and white pine are found here.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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A devastating fire in 1938 burned more than 30,000 hectares of forest surrounding Morton Lake to the ground. The fire, which burned for more than one month, inspired a massive replanting effort the following year, during which 800,000 Douglas fir trees were planted in one month, which was an incredible accomplishment in those days. Hemlock, cedar and white pine has naturally regenerated in the park.

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sẁiẁs Park is proudly managed and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band.

sẁiẁs Park is located within the traditional territory of the Osoyoos Indian Band. Since time immemorial, the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Okanagan ancestors have inhabited and cared for the lands and waters within their traditional territory.

sẁiẁs sounds similar to “s-wee-yous” and means a place where it is shallow or narrow in the middle of the lake. The place name explains how the area was used to cross Osoyoos Lake by foot or by horse.

Audio Files: The nqilxʷcən/nsyilxcən place name for sẁiẁs park was recorded by Osoyoos Indian Band Elder Jane Stelkia and Westbank First Nation Elder and language teacher Delphine Armstrong. Jane’s nqilxʷcən skʷist (traditional name) is qʷʕayxnmitkʷ xʷəstalk̓iyaʔ. Delphine’s nqilxʷcən skʷist (traditional name) is ɬək̓əmxnalqs.

In 2015, the park was renamed to reflect the traditional Okanagan place name for the area. The nqilxʷcən/nsyilxcən place name and history of sẁiẁs have been passed down for thousands of years through the oral tradition of capti’kʷl stories and teachings.

Lakeside campsites and privacy make this one of the most popular provincial parks. Campers are encouraged to book reservations early in the season to secure campsites during the busy summer months.

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This park is located 2 km south of Osoyoos off Hwy 97, on 32nd Avenue.

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Campsite reservations are accepted at this park.

All campsite reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

 

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The archaeological and cultural heritage values at sẁiẁs park tell an important story about how the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Okanagan ancestors used sẁiẁs as a crossing area, cultural use, and habitation site in the thousands of years prior to the arrival of European settlers in the region.

The Okanagan ancestral remains that were disturbed and reburied on site are the oldest on record in the Osoyoos region (approximately 1,224 years old). Radiocarbon testing of faunal (i.e. animal) materials recovered from a shell midden provided important information about the diet of the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Okanagan ancestors 3,265 to 4,475 years ago. Obsidian flakes retrieved from the park were analyzed to be from the Whitewater Ridge in Oregon. The presence of the flakes in the park affirms the travel and trade routes of the Okanagan People along the Columbia River Basin.

The cultural heritage values in the park include opportunities for the ongoing continuance of Okanagan culture through traditional, ceremonial and cultural use of the area.

The old Hudson’s Bay Fur Brigade Trail also passed through the area nearly two centuries ago.

OIB and BC Parks are working in partnership to ensure the long-term protection of the archaeological and cultural heritage resources within sẁiẁs Park.

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The Indigenous heritage of this area

The area between North Joffre Creek and Cayoosh Pass is known as Pipi7íyekw, meaning a camping place where storage houses were, in the St̓atímcets language.

Learn how to pronounce Pipi7íyekw from elder Charlie Mack.

Ku̓kwpi7 Skalúlmecw Dean Nelson, Political Chief, Líĺwat Nation, speaks about the significance of the area

“Joffre Lakes Park lies within the unceded territories of the Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua and is integral to who we are as N’Quatqua and Líĺwat7ul (Líĺwat People). The establishment of Joffre Lakes Park has served to protect this unique and beautiful place from impacts of industrial activities. However, it also disrupted our traditional use and access to these lands.

Today, Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua are working with BC Parks in good faith to address the current challenges we are all facing with the increasing popularity of Joffre Lakes Park. We are striving to build a new relationship with BC Parks based on mutual respect and the recognition of our Aboriginal title and rights.\"

Visiting Joffre Lakes Park

The waters of Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre lakes draw many visitors to the park. Their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by the ‘rockflour’ (or glacial silt) that is suspended in the water. You can access views of all three lakes via a trail that starts at the parking lot.

Camping is allowed only at Upper Joffre Lake Campground, usually from spring to fall. This is an extremely popular camping destination and reservations are required throughout the season. For information on camping at Upper Joffre Lake, see the camping section.

The area now known as Joffre Lakes Park has special significance for Indigenous Peoples. It also contains valuable biodiversity and fragile ecosystems. All visitors to this park are expected to follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. For more information, see our backcountry guide.

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The Indigenous heritage of this area

The area between North Joffre Creek and Cayoosh Pass is known as Pipi7íyekw, meaning a camping place where storage houses were, in the St̓atímcets language.

Learn how to pronounce Pipi7íyekw from elder Charlie Mack.

Ku̓kwpi7 Skalúlmecw Dean Nelson, Political Chief, Líĺwat Nation, speaks about the significance of the area

“Joffre Lakes Park lies within the unceded territories of the Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua and is integral to who we are as N’Quatqua and Líĺwat7ul (Líĺwat People). The establishment of Joffre Lakes Park has served to protect this unique and beautiful place from impacts of industrial activities. However, it also disrupted our traditional use and access to these lands.

Today, Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua are working with BC Parks in good faith to address the current challenges we are all facing with the increasing popularity of Joffre Lakes Park. We are striving to build a new relationship with BC Parks based on mutual respect and the recognition of our Aboriginal title and rights.\"

Visiting Joffre Lakes Park

The waters of Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre lakes draw many visitors to the park. Their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by the ‘rockflour’ (or glacial silt) that is suspended in the water. You can access views of all three lakes via a trail that starts at the parking lot.

Camping is allowed only at Upper Joffre Lake Campground, usually from spring to fall. This is an extremely popular camping destination and reservations are required throughout the season. For information on camping at Upper Joffre Lake, see the camping section.

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Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park [aka Indian Arm Park] is managed collaboratively by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the province of British Columbia. Say Nuth Khaw Yum means “Serpent’s Land.” It is in the core of Tsleil-Waututh traditional territory that has from time out of mind been an area of significance to the Tsleil-Waututh people.  For over a millennium, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation has continued to use the land, water and resources of the entire area of Indian Arm.

This conservation park protects the shores of Indian Arm, an 18 km fjord that extends north from Burrard Inlet in Vancouver. The park area was once heavily glaciated, leaving behind a spectacular landscape featuring rugged, forested mountains, several alpine lakes, and numerous creeks. There are waterfalls, including Silver Falls and the 50 metres high Granite Falls. The park also includes Racoon and Twin Islands, both characterized by sparse vegetation, open cover, and exposed rocky ledges. 

Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreation activities such as motor boating, kayaking, canoeing, and scuba diving. Indian River and the lower reaches of some creeks are perfect for recreational fishing. The old-growth forested mountains are ideal for hiking, wildlife viewing and nature appreciation. The flat beach areas along the shorelines of Bishop Creek provide opportunities for rustic camping, picnicking and other day-use activities. Marine access camping is also available on the south side of Granite Falls. Visitors can also enjoy limited, rustic camping on North (Big) Twin Island. 

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Adjacent to Mount Seymour Park in North Vancouver, the park is situated on the eastern and western shorelines of the upper portion of Indian Arm. The park is primarily accessed by water and the logging access road (maintained by the Squamish Forest District Office) from Squamish is closed. The closest communities are Deep Cove, North Vancouver, Belcarra, Port Coquitlam and Anmore.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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The park represents the Coastal Western Hemlock and Mountain Hemlock biogeoclimatic zones and has extensive stands of old-growth forests. Typical species include western mountain hemlock, western red cedar, Douglas fir, yellow cedar, and red alder. Groundcover on lower elevations include sword fern, deer fern, and salal.

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This is an important hunting and fishing area for the Coast Salish First Nation, including the Tsleil-waututh (Burrard), Musqueam, and Squamish bands. Their traditional use of the area is evidenced by pictographs found in the park. The historic Wigwam Inn, at the north end of the inlet, was once a luxury resort that attracted customers travelling by steamship up Indian Arm.

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Twin Island was established in 1905 as one of the earliest recreational reserves in the province. Raccoon Island was established in 1951. The reserves were designated as a park in 1981. Indian Arm was designated to park status in July 1995 as part of the Lower Mainland Nature Legacy initiative. A management agreement was signed in 1998 between the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the province of British Columbia, establishing a park management board that oversees any issues related to the management, conservation, recreational and cultural heritage objectives for the area.

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A variety of wildlife can be found in the park including black bear, blacktail deer, cougar, coyote, red fox, and a variety of smaller mammals and amphibians. Seventy-nine bird species have been identified in the park area. The Indian River supports five species of salmon as well as sea-run cutthroat, and a small steelhead population. The estuary is vital habitat for prawns, crab, and many species of overwintering waterfowl. Harbour seals are also frequent visitors to the area. The sandy isthmus connecting Twin Islands is home to a variety of clams and other shellfish. Tide pools along the rocky shoreline abound with sea life. Indigenous species include anemones, nudibranchs, tritons, shrimp and rockfish. Crabs are particularly abundant and use the area off Twin Islands for breeding. View the wildlife safety page for more information on staying safe.

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Strathcona Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest park in British Columbia. Located almost in the centre of Vancouver Island, Strathcona Park is a rugged mountain wilderness comprising of more than 250,000 hectares. Mountain peaks, some perpetually mantled with snow, dominate the park. Lakes and alpine tarns dot a landscape laced with rivers, creeks, and streams. 

Summer in Strathcona is usually pleasantly warm, while winters are fairly mild except for the higher levels, where heavy snowfalls are the norm. From November through March, snowfalls can be expected on the mountain slopes and alpine plateaus. Snow remains all year on the mountain peaks and may linger into July even at moderate elevations. Summer evenings can be cool and rain can be expected at any time of the year.

Two areas, Buttle Lake and vicinity and Forbidden Plateau, offer a variety of visitor-oriented developments. The rest of the park is largely undeveloped and appeals primarily to people seeking wilderness surroundings. To see and enjoy much of the scenic splendor requires hiking or backpacking into the alpine regions.

Buttle Lake, named for Commander John Buttle who explored the area in the 1860s, is the major body of water in the park. It and many other lakes and waterways in the park can provide good fishing in season for Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Dolly Varden trout. Della Falls, whose drop of 440 metres over three cascades makes it one of the highest waterfalls in Canada, is located in the southern remote section of the park with the trailhead only accessible by boat at the northwest end of Great Central Lake. And the highest point on Vancouver Island, the Golden Hinde (elevation 2,200 metres), stands almost in the centre of Strathcona to the west of Buttle Lake.

Three roadless tracts within Strathcona Park, Big Den, Central Strathcona, and Comox Glacier, have been designated as nature conservancy areas. Each tract contains outstanding examples of scenery and natural history that remain uninfluenced by human activity. The three areas, totalling 122,500 hectares, are dedicated to the preservation of the undisturbed natural environment.

While the high mountain peaks and deep shaded valleys of Strathcona Park are dramatic, it is easy to forget that beneath your feet lays a history stretching back 380 million years. It is a history of violent volcanic eruptions on ancient seafloors and quiet interludes when gardens of sea lilies waved in gentle ocean currents. It is a history of rocks torn and folded by the extraordinary forces that can move continents, and of mountain ranges sculpted by the immensely thick ice sheets, which only vanished a few thousand years ago. No matter how long your visit, or whatever your interest, a knowledge of the geology of Strathcona Park will enhance your enjoyment of this spectacularly beautiful area.

Strathcona Park benefits from excellent adjoining commercial facilities such as the Strathcona Park lodge and outdoor education centre, which offers outdoor education and wilderness skills training. The nearby communities of Campbell River, the Comox Valley, Gold River, Tofino and Port Alberni offer a full range of visitor services. Mount Washington alpine resort, located adjacent to the park, offers extensive alpine and nordic skiing opportunities, as well as a variety of winter and summer recreation facilities.

The Megin-Talbot addition in Strathcona Park was identified for protection in the Clayoquot Sound land-use decision in 1995.

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Camping

Camping is not permitted in day-use areas

Please be advised that there is no camping permitted in any day-use area within Strathcona Park, including the Crest Creek Crags and Crest Lake day-use areas. Anyone contravening this regulation is committing an offence and is subject to eviction and charges under the park, conservancy, and recreation area regulation.

Vehicle break-ins

Due to an increase in vehicle break-ins at trailhead locations, visitors are reminded to not leave any valuables in their vehicles.

Current trail conditions

Please be advised that most trails are snow covered from late October or November until at least June, and for higher elevation trails, often until mid July. For those exploring the park during the snow cover season, you should be well equipped for changing conditions and check avalanche reports prior to heading out.

The rugged wilderness areas, glaciers, snowfields, and mountains of Strathcona Park require that visitors who wish to venture off maintained trails and away from developed areas be entirely self-sufficient, properly equipped, and experienced. Anyone contemplating an extended or overnight hike should inform a responsible person or agency of their intention. This information should include estimated departure and return times and precise location of intended hike.

Campfire regulations

Visitors are reminded that fires are not permitted anywhere or at anytime within Strathcona Park except in an authorized BC Parks steel fire ring. This regulation is in effect at all times of the year. No open fires are allowed in any backcountry areas.

Snowmobiles and internal combustion engines

The use of snowmobiles in all of Strathcona Park is prohibited. For detailed information please read the snowmobile information guide. Internal combustion engines are prohibited in the backcountry areas of Strathcona Park.

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Strathcona Park Public Advisory Committee (SPPAC)

This committee was established in 1993 to ensure public participation in the ongoing operation and management of Strathcona Park and Strathcona-Westmin Park.

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Strathcona Park is located on central Vancouver Island near the communities of Campbell River and the Comox Valley, which are the primary access points to the park. Day users of Strathcona will be interested in two areas: Buttle Lake, and the hiking opportunities afforded by Forbidden Plateau.

Buttle Lake: The main access to Strathcona Park is via Highway 28, which connects with Gold River on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Follow Hwy 19 north past Courtenay to Campbell River, then follow Hwy 28 west for 48km. Hwy 28 passes through the northern section of the park and provides access to Buttle Lake. Gas and services are not available between Campbell River and Gold River.

Paradise Meadows (Forbidden Plateau): The main access route to Forbidden Plateau from Courtenay and Campbell River is via the Paradise Meadows trailhead at Mount Washington. From Highway 19 follow signs to Mount Washington ski resort via exit #130 (the Strathcona Parkway) for 20km. Turn left onto the Nordic Lodge road for 1.5km to the Paradise Meadows parking lot.

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All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

Campsite reservations

Group camp and picnic reservations

Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park through the BC Parks reservations system.

As of April 10, 2018, visitors will be able to make reservations for the new Croteau Lake backcountry group campsite and day-use yurt facility. This is a remote hike-in site only, located on Forbidden Plateau within Strathcona Park. Facilities at the site include a yurt for socializing and eating, 12 raised wooden tent pads, two bear-proof food caches, a small dock for accessing water, and a state-of-the-art composting toilet. Please visit the BC Parks reservations system to make reservations.

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Strathcona Provincial Park Management Plan

The master plan for Strathcona Park was approved in 1993. There have been two subsequent master plan amendment processes. The amendment documents are to be used in conjunction with the 1993 master plan.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Western red cedar, Douglas fir, grand fir, amabilis fir, and western hemlock cover much of the park’s valleys and lower mountain slopes, this gives way to sub-alpine fir, mountain hemlock, and creeping juniper in the sub-alpine areas. Throughout the summer months the park offers a spectacular floral display in various areas from sea level to above 1,800 metres elevation. Found at varying heights are varieties of heather, lupine, monkey flowers, and violets as well as Indian paintbrush, phlox, and moss campion.

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Strathcona Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest park in British Columbia. In the valleys and lower regions of Strathcona are forest stands that were already old when Captain James Cook of Britain’s Royal Navy landed at Nootka Sound in 1778, on the west coast of Vancouver Island a few kilometres from what is now the western boundary of the park.

Strathcona Park was named for Donald Alexander Smith, First Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, a Canadian pioneer and one of the principals in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. On November 7, 1885 Lord Strathcona drove the last iron spike into the twin ribbons of steel that united Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific at Craigellachie in BC’s Selkirk Mountains.

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Vancouver Island’s separation from mainland British Columbia by Johnstone and Georgia Straits means that many mammal species common to other parts of the province are not found on the Island. Species such as the Roosevelt elk, the currently-endangered Vancouver Island marmot, the Vancouver Island wolf, and the coastal black-tailed deer are different from their mainland relatives. The park has a large deer population and a significant number of Roosevelt elk, while wolves, and cougars, though present, are seldom seen. Resident birds include the chestnut-backed chickadee, red-breasted nuthatch, winter wren, and kinglet, as well as the gray jay, Steller’s jay, and band-tailed pigeon. The park also supports numerous blue grouse, ruffled grouse, and a limited number of unique Vancouver Island white-tailed ptarmigan.

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Strathcona Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest park in British Columbia. Located almost in the centre of Vancouver Island, Strathcona Park is a rugged mountain wilderness comprising of more than 250,000 hectares. Mountain peaks, some perpetually mantled with snow, dominate the park. Lakes and alpine tarns dot a landscape laced with rivers, creeks, and streams. 

Summer in Strathcona is usually pleasantly warm, while winters are fairly mild except for the higher levels, where heavy snowfalls are the norm. From November through March, snowfalls can be expected on the mountain slopes and alpine plateaus. Snow remains all year on the mountain peaks and may linger into July even at moderate elevations. Summer evenings can be cool and rain can be expected at any time of the year.

Two areas, Buttle Lake and vicinity and Forbidden Plateau, offer a variety of visitor-oriented developments. The rest of the park is largely undeveloped and appeals primarily to people seeking wilderness surroundings. To see and enjoy much of the scenic splendor requires hiking or backpacking into the alpine regions.

Buttle Lake, named for Commander John Buttle who explored the area in the 1860s, is the major body of water in the park. It and many other lakes and waterways in the park can provide good fishing in season for Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Dolly Varden trout. Della Falls, whose drop of 440 metres over three cascades makes it one of the highest waterfalls in Canada, is located in the southern remote section of the park with the trailhead only accessible by boat at the northwest end of Great Central Lake. And the highest point on Vancouver Island, the Golden Hinde (elevation 2,200 metres), stands almost in the centre of Strathcona to the west of Buttle Lake.

Three roadless tracts within Strathcona Park, Big Den, Central Strathcona, and Comox Glacier, have been designated as nature conservancy areas. Each tract contains outstanding examples of scenery and natural history that remain uninfluenced by human activity. The three areas, totalling 122,500 hectares, are dedicated to the preservation of the undisturbed natural environment.

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Strathcona Park benefits from excellent adjoining commercial facilities such as the Strathcona Park lodge and outdoor education centre, which offers outdoor education and wilderness skills training. The nearby communities of Campbell River, the Comox Valley, Gold River, Tofino and Port Alberni offer a full range of visitor services. Mount Washington alpine resort, located adjacent to the park, offers extensive alpine and nordic skiing opportunities, as well as a variety of winter and summer recreation facilities.

The Megin-Talbot addition in Strathcona Park was identified for protection in the Clayoquot Sound land-use decision in 1995.

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Camping

Camping is not permitted in day-use areas

Please be advised that there is no camping permitted in any day-use area within Strathcona Park, including the Crest Creek Crags and Crest Lake day-use areas. Anyone contravening this regulation is committing an offence and is subject to eviction and charges under the park, conservancy, and recreation area regulation.

Vehicle break-ins

Due to an increase in vehicle break-ins at trailhead locations, visitors are reminded to not leave any valuables in their vehicles.

Current trail conditions

Please be advised that most trails are snow covered from late October or November until at least June, and for higher elevation trails, often until mid July. For those exploring the park during the snow cover season, you should be well equipped for changing conditions and check avalanche reports prior to heading out.

The rugged wilderness areas, glaciers, snowfields, and mountains of Strathcona Park require that visitors who wish to venture off maintained trails and away from developed areas be entirely self-sufficient, properly equipped, and experienced. Anyone contemplating an extended or overnight hike should inform a responsible person or agency of their intention. This information should include estimated departure and return times and precise location of intended hike.

Campfire regulations

Visitors are reminded that fires are not permitted anywhere or at anytime within Strathcona Park except in an authorized BC Parks steel fire ring. This regulation is in effect at all times of the year. No open fires are allowed in any backcountry areas.

Snowmobiles and internal combustion engines

The use of snowmobiles in all of Strathcona Park is prohibited. For detailed information please read the snowmobile information guide. Internal combustion engines are prohibited in the backcountry areas of Strathcona Park.

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Strathcona Park Public Advisory Committee (SPPAC)

This committee was established in 1993 to ensure public participation in the ongoing operation and management of Strathcona Park and Strathcona-Westmin Park.

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Strathcona Park is located on central Vancouver Island near the communities of Campbell River and the Comox Valley, which are the primary access points to the park. Day users of Strathcona will be interested in two areas: Buttle Lake, and the hiking opportunities afforded by Forbidden Plateau.

Buttle Lake: The main access to Strathcona Park is via Highway 28, which connects with Gold River on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Follow Hwy 19 north past Courtenay to Campbell River, then follow Hwy 28 west for 48km. Hwy 28 passes through the northern section of the park and provides access to Buttle Lake. Gas and services are not available between Campbell River and Gold River.

Paradise Meadows (Forbidden Plateau): The main access route to Forbidden Plateau from Courtenay and Campbell River is via the Paradise Meadows trailhead at Mount Washington. From Highway 19 follow signs to Mount Washington ski resort via exit #130 (the Strathcona Parkway) for 20km. Turn left onto the Nordic Lodge road for 1.5km to the Paradise Meadows parking lot.

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All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

Campsite reservations

Group camp and picnic reservations

Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park through the BC Parks reservations system.

As of April 10, 2018, visitors will be able to make reservations for the new Croteau Lake backcountry group campsite and day-use yurt facility. This is a remote hike-in site only, located on Forbidden Plateau within Strathcona Park. Facilities at the site include a yurt for socializing and eating, 12 raised wooden tent pads, two bear-proof food caches, a small dock for accessing water, and a state-of-the-art composting toilet. Please visit the BC Parks reservations system to make reservations.

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Strathcona Provincial Park Management Plan

The master plan for Strathcona Park was approved in 1993. There have been two subsequent master plan amendment processes. The amendment documents are to be used in conjunction with the 1993 master plan.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Western red cedar, Douglas fir, grand fir, amabilis fir, and western hemlock cover much of the park’s valleys and lower mountain slopes, this gives way to sub-alpine fir, mountain hemlock, and creeping juniper in the sub-alpine areas. Throughout the summer months the park offers a spectacular floral display in various areas from sea level to above 1,800 metres elevation. Found at varying heights are varieties of heather, lupine, monkey flowers, and violets as well as Indian paintbrush, phlox, and moss campion.

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Strathcona Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest park in British Columbia. In the valleys and lower regions of Strathcona are forest stands that were already old when Captain James Cook of Britain’s Royal Navy landed at Nootka Sound in 1778, on the west coast of Vancouver Island a few kilometres from what is now the western boundary of the park.

Strathcona Park was named for Donald Alexander Smith, First Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, a Canadian pioneer and one of the principals in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. On November 7, 1885 Lord Strathcona drove the last iron spike into the twin ribbons of steel that united Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific at Craigellachie in BC’s Selkirk Mountains.

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Vancouver Island’s separation from mainland British Columbia by Johnstone and Georgia Straits means that many mammal species common to other parts of the province are not found on the Island. Species such as the Roosevelt elk, the currently-endangered Vancouver Island marmot, the Vancouver Island wolf, and the coastal black-tailed deer are different from their mainland relatives. The park has a large deer population and a significant number of Roosevelt elk, while wolves, and cougars, though present, are seldom seen. Resident birds include the chestnut-backed chickadee, red-breasted nuthatch, winter wren, and kinglet, as well as the gray jay, Steller’s jay, and band-tailed pigeon. The park also supports numerous blue grouse, ruffled grouse, and a limited number of unique Vancouver Island white-tailed ptarmigan.

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Above the lakeshore there are over 10,000 hectares of rugged grassland and forest landscape. It is accessible only on foot, horseback or bicycle. Trails and rustic campsites are the only facilities in this area of the wilderness. A climb to the top of Okanagan Mountain will lead you to beautiful scenic lake views to the west and the Monashee Mountains to the east.

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Please keep the following in mind:

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This park is located on the east side of Okanagan Lake, just opposite Peachland on Hwy 97. There are no public roads in the park. Access to the south boundary parking lot is through Naramata to Chute Lake Road. It is 6 km of gravel then 1.5 km of very rough road. It is a total of 25 km from Penticton. Access to the north boundary parking is via Lakeshore Road from Kelowna. Follow for 15 km to the parking area. The road continues past the parking lot but is for private land access only with no public parking. 

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The park is a representative example of the Okanagan Basin and Okanagan Highlands. The terrain ranges from the deeply incised melt water channels of Good Creek and Wildhorse Canyon to the 1579m high Okanagan Mountain with spectacular examples of heavily glaciated rock terrain including classic rock drumlins, grooves, flutes and striations.

The park encompasses ecosystems from three different biogeoclimatic zones: the bunchgrass zone in some of the lower but more exposed areas, the ponderosa pine zone in much of the lower elevations and the interior Douglas fir zone on the upper mountain reaches. Significant old growth Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce covers more than 2500 hectares. The park’s plant life represents the influence of both the dry southern and wetter northern climates. The park protects a significant portion of undeveloped lakeshore along Okanagan Lake.

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The colourful history of the Okanagan Valley is very evident in the park. There are archaeological sites and provincially significant First Nations pictographs found on rock outcrops and canyon walls. At one time, the local Salish Indigenous peoples used Wild Horse Canyon as a wild horse trap.

Historic trails form part of the current trail network, some dating back to 1860, when Father Pandosy established an oblate mission near Kelowna. Settlers used a trail through Wild Horse Canyon, but finding the south end of the trail crossed extremely rough and rocky country, Father Pandosy instituted a better trail higher up to the east.

Good’s Creek Canyon Trail was named for Dave Good, supplier of survey crews for the Kettle Valley Railway, built in 1915. Commando Bay was used to secretly train Chinese-Canadians for guerrilla warfare in 1944, during World War II.

Little remains at the crash site of a DC3 passenger plane that went down in December of 1950 roughly 1km northeast of Divide Lake. The two CP Air pilots died in the crash, while 16 others on board were rescued by local search and rescue teams. There is no trail access to the site.

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This park was established August 23, 1973.

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Blue listed reptile species found in the park include western painted turtle, rubber boa, gopher snake, western blue racer and western rattlesnake. The park protects habitat for five blue and two red listed bird species including the western grebe and white-headed woodpecker.

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This park is located on the east side of Okanagan Lake, just opposite Peachland on Hwy 97. There are no public roads in the park. Access to the south boundary parking lot is through Naramata to Chute Lake Road. It is 6 km of gravel then 1.5 km of very rough road. It is a total of 25 km from Penticton. Access to the north boundary parking is via Lakeshore Road from Kelowna. Follow for 15 km to the parking area. The road continues past the parking lot but is for private land access only with no public parking. 

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The park is a representative example of the Okanagan Basin and Okanagan Highlands. The terrain ranges from the deeply incised melt water channels of Good Creek and Wildhorse Canyon to the 1579m high Okanagan Mountain with spectacular examples of heavily glaciated rock terrain including classic rock drumlins, grooves, flutes and striations.

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The colourful history of the Okanagan Valley is very evident in the park. There are archaeological sites and provincially significant First Nations pictographs found on rock outcrops and canyon walls. At one time, the local Salish Indigenous peoples used Wild Horse Canyon as a wild horse trap.

Historic trails form part of the current trail network, some dating back to 1860, when Father Pandosy established an oblate mission near Kelowna. Settlers used a trail through Wild Horse Canyon, but finding the south end of the trail crossed extremely rough and rocky country, Father Pandosy instituted a better trail higher up to the east.

Good’s Creek Canyon Trail was named for Dave Good, supplier of survey crews for the Kettle Valley Railway, built in 1915. Commando Bay was used to secretly train Chinese-Canadians for guerrilla warfare in 1944, during World War II.

Little remains at the crash site of a DC3 passenger plane that went down in December of 1950 roughly 1km northeast of Divide Lake. The two CP Air pilots died in the crash, while 16 others on board were rescued by local search and rescue teams. There is no trail access to the site.

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This park was established August 23, 1973.

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Blue listed reptile species found in the park include western painted turtle, rubber boa, gopher snake, western blue racer and western rattlesnake. The park protects habitat for five blue and two red listed bird species including the western grebe and white-headed woodpecker.

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Situated on top of Mount Newton on southern Vancouver Island, ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park overlooks the pastoral Saanich Peninsula, the Gulf Islands and the Cascade Mountains. 

ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park protects one of the last stands of old-growth douglas fir and garry oak on the Saanich Peninsula. The mountain and surrounding area figure prominently in First Nations culture, and early descriptions of the mountain mention large rings of white stones placed there by the Saanich people. 

ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱, as Mount Newton is known to the First Nations of the Saanich Peninsula, was the high point of land that enabled them to survive the great flood. Here legend has it that the Saanich ancestors were able to anchor their canoe until the floodwaters subsided using a giant cedar rope. ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ was the first land available as the floodwaters receded.

A number of hiking trails, varying in degrees of difficulty, wind through the inspiring forest across the south and east face of Mount Newton at this day-use park. Adventurous hikers can climb to the summit of Mount Newton. In the spring the park comes alive with a vivid display of wildflowers native to British Columbia, including drifts of blue camas lilies, which carpet the understorey, as well as common red paintbrush, sea blush, and shooting stars.

Wildlife flocks to this lush forest and from the top of Mount Newton you can watch as ravens, red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, and turkey vultures put on a display of soaring techniques. The summit of Mount Newton is also regarded as an excellent location to watch some of the best sunsets on Vancouver Island.

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ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park is located near Sidney on southern Vancouver Island. The park can be accessed off Hwy #17. Turn west onto McTavish Road, south onto East Saanich Road, then west onto John Dean Road. Follow John Dean Road until you reach the park. Nearby communities include: Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood Bay, Victoria.

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There are five plant communities at risk in ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park that are part of the old-growth douglas fir and garry oak ecosystems. Spring flowerings of camas lilies, shooting stars, sea blush, and common red paintbrush, carpet the meadows and forest in the spring. Pileated woodpeckers are often seen in the park, which protects the delicate Calypso orchid and some of the largest mature douglas fir trees on the Saanich Peninsula. Diverse species of fungi, birds, moss, and amphibian species are also present for keen naturalists to observe.

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Early pioneer John Dean donated the first 32 hectares of property for the park in 1921, followed by four other settlers who contributed adjoining lands. Remnants of their homesteads remain in the park today.

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BC Parks has recently installed barriers along one of the boat accessible pocket beaches near the north end of Windermere Lake Park. These barriers have been installed to protect a sensitive Bank Swallow nesting colony area. Bank Swallows are classified as a threatened species federally and have suffered a 98% population decline in Canada over the last 40 years. Please help BC Parks protect this very important habitat and ensure you do not enter or disturb this area and keep all pets on a leash.

For more information please call 250 420-6285

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Originally purchased in 1961 (formerly known as Sunshine Ranch), the area was formally established as a Class A park on June 29, 1999. 

Today, Windermere Lake Park protects one of the last remaining tracts of native grassland and riparian habitats along the western shores of Windermere Lake. Large populations of ungulates (white-tail deer, mule deer and elk) also use this area for winter range.
 

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10km South of Invermere on Westside Road

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Vehicles parked illegally at Stawamus Chief including the Apron parking lot will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Visitors must park in designated parking lots and observe the "no parking" signs posted. Vehicles parked illegally in closed day-use areas will be charged a fee for gate unlocking. Thank you for your compliance.
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Stawamus Chief Park protects the 700-metre, awe-inspiring granite cliffs that stand at the southern entrance to Squamish on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway.

Take a virtual tour of Stawamus Chief Park

The park provides rock-climbing opportunities of international significance. Hiking trails to The Chief’s three summits offer rewarding views of Howe Sound, Squamish town, and the surrounding mountains. This park also offers camping opportunities.

The Stawamus Chief is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world and provides good nesting habitat for peregrine falcons. Please keep your distance from wildlife, and view with binoculars. Look out for posted closures of climbing routes during the critical nesting season.

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Wildlife

Please obey posted climbing route closures on the Chief during the critical nesting season for peregrine falcons.

Rock climbing

BC Parks and a volunteer group of climbers have developed a strategy to manage rock climbing in Stawamus Chief, Shannon Falls, and Murrin Parks. The strategy will be used to direct management activities related to rock climbing in these three parks. This strategy is site specific and will not be applicable to many other provincial parks. To learn more, download the Stawamus Chief, Shannon Falls, and Murrin rock-climbing strategy [PDF] 

A best-practices guide has also been developed, which recommends new guidelines and considerations for rock-climbing route cleaning, including route development. This guide intends to balance climbers’ needs with public safety and environmental considerations. To learn more, download the best practices guide for rock-climbing route development in the Squamish area parks [PDF].

Parking

Parks along the Sea to Sky corridor have experienced exceptional growth in visitor numbers, leading to parking congestion and illegally parked vehicles. 

Public safety is paramount for BC Parks, so we have implemented a parking enforcement policy at Stawamus Chief and Murrin Parks to ensure safe access for all.

Park in designated parking lots only and look out for places where ‘no parking‘ signs are posted. Illegally parked vehicles will be towed.

Camping

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Stawamus Chief Park is located immediately next to Shannon Falls Park. The communities nearest to Stawamus Chief Park are Squamish and Brackendale. 

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Any maps provided on this page are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Master Plan Photos

Final Report Photos

Disclaimer: 
This is not the original management planning product. This document has been scanned from the original format of the plan. It may contain some formatting changes, however the content is consistent with the original.

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Stawamus Chief Park is named after the First Nation village of St-a-wamus at the north end of the Squamish River.

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Mount Fernie Provincial Park offers volunteer host opportunities
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Found on the southern portion of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenay Range, Mount Fernie Park is plentiful in natural beauty. Diverse forests, vegetation and wildlife can be found here. 

Visitors can enjoy hiking trails and the view of the waterfall which flows from Lizzard Creek. Proximity to City of Fernie offers such amenities as golfing, restaurants and art galleries. This area is also popular for mountain biking and the opportunity for fishing in the nearby Elk River.

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Located 3 km South of Fernie on Highway 3.

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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.

All campsite reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

 

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Because of the location of this park, a unique variety of plant life can be found in the area.

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Silvertip Campground remains closed due to impacts from the 2018 Silvertipped Creek fire. Campground reconstruction is currently underway. We hope to reopen Silvertip campground to park visitors in the fall of 2026.
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The Skagit Valley was carved by retreating glaciers and is characterized by excellent outdoor recreation opportunities in a natural, wilderness setting. Visitors can enjoy hiking along 50 km of trails, river fishing, camping, and picnicking.

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From the community of Hope, travel westbound on Flood Hope Road, then turn left (south) onto the Silver Skagit Road that leads to get to the park. Coming from the west on BC-1 E/Trans-Canada Hwy, take exit 168 toward Flood Hope Road, turn right onto Flood Hope Road, then right onto the Silver Skagit Road to get to the park.

Silver Skagit Road provides access to the park. It is 37 km from Highway #1 to the entrance portal and a further 23 km to Ross Lake Reservoir and the Canada-USA border. Silver Skagit Road is a well maintained, loose surface road that provides access to several active logging areas before the park entrance. 

Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution and to use headlights at all times. Watch for wildlife and be aware of logging trucks and other industrial equipment. Extra caution should be taken after rain when road surfaces can become muddy and slippery. ATVs and uninsured vehicles are not permitted on Silver Skagit Road.

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Geography, geology and climate

Skagit Valley Provincial Park lies approximately 150 km east of Vancouver in the North Cascade Mountains. The Skagit River begins near Allison Pass in E.C. Manning Provincial Park and runs west to join the Sumallo River where it turns south and enters Skagit Valley Park. Shortly before reaching the international boundary with the United States, the river flows into Ross Lake, a reservoir created by Ross Dam in Washington State. 

The park covers 27,948 hectares of land and borders E.C. Manning Provincial Park to the east and North Cascades National Park Service Complex to the south. These parks form part of a significant area of connected protected lands that span the international border.

The Skagit Valley is a broad, U-shaped valley carved during the ice ages by advancing continental glaciers. Jagged peaks on surrounding mountains indicate where they protruded above the grinding ice that rounded off the lower mountains. The elevation where the jagged peaks begin indicates that the ice filling the Skagit Valley reached more than 1.5km thick.

Skagit Valley Provincial Park sits in the transition zone between the wet, moderate climate found on the western slopes of the North Cascades and the dry, more extreme climate of their eastern slopes. The rain shadow effect of the mountains to the west limits the annual precipitation to about half that of nearby Hope, but the area still receives about twice the precipitation of the Okanagan Valley on the eastern edge of the mountains. Most precipitation usually falls during the winter, creating deep snowpack at higher elevations. Summers are typically dry and warm.

Ross Lake is a hydroelectric reservoir and the water level in the lake changes dramatically throughout the year. This is the result of both human management and the local climate. 

As precipitation on the mountains falls as snow during colder months, more water is released through the dam than flows into the reservoir and the water level in the lake slowly drops. The lake usually reaches its lowest in mid to late April when snow stops accumulating and begins to melt. 

The amount of snowpack helps dam managers determine how low the water is drawn down. Winter \"drawdown\" may be as much as 30m (100 ft) or more below \"full pool\" (the maximum height of the reservoir). As spring gets warmer and snow on the mountains melts more quickly, the water in the reservoir can rise 30-60cm (1-2 ft) per day. The reservoir is approximately 36km long when at full pool. Many kilometres of lakebed are exposed during drawdown.

Biodiversity

Skagit Valley Provincial Park covers a varied landscape from the valley bottom to high mountain peaks, with many different microclimates, patches of old-growth forest, and overlap of coastal and interior species. This creates a diversity of habitats and rich biodiversity within the park. Several species of flora and fauna (plants and animals) are at the eastern or western edges of their ranges. The north-south orientation of the Skagit Valley also makes it an important migration and dispersal route for many species, and a connection corridor between populations in British Columbia and Washington State.

The Skagit watershed is noted to support some of the greatest plant diversity in BC and is the only area on the mainland where Pacific Rhododendron is known to grow naturally. The valley bottom is dominated by the interior variety of Douglas-fir trees, mixed with Western Hemlock, Western Redcedar and stands of Lodgepole Pine. At higher elevations, stands of Engleman Spruce, Subalpine Fir and Whitebark Pine mingle with subalpine meadows that burst with colour from countless wildflowers during their short growing season. Four ecological reserves were created in the Skagit Valley for significant plant communities characterized by Black Cottonwood, Pacific Rhododendron, transitional interior Douglas-fir, and Ponderosa Pine.

Skagit Valley Provincial Park continues to support most wildlife species native to this area. Mule/Blacktail Deer and Black Bears are commonly seen along the road and around the campgrounds. Moose and Grey Wolves leave occasional signs of their passing. Cougars, Lynx and Martens search the valley for prey, but rarely reveal themselves. Close to a dozen species of bats live in the valley, some of whom are seen skimming the surface of Ross Lake at sunset.

Pacific Treefrogs chorus along the edge of Ross Lake at night, and Western Toads rustle through forest leaves in the dark. Common Garter Snakes can be found hunting for amphibians along the lake edge, and Northern Alligator Lizards are sometimes seen basking in the sun.

More than 150 species of birds use the Skagit Valley as a nesting area, a migration corridor, or a wintering ground. Common Mergansers raise their families on Ross Lake while the ethereal calls of Common Loons drift across the water. American Dippers and families of Harlequin Ducks work to find aquatic insects hiding under rocks in the Skagit River. Barn Swallows perform aerobatic stunts while hunting flying insects near the park buildings where they nest. Bald Eagles and Osprey soar above the lake hunting for Rainbow Trout near the surface of the water.

Collecting water from the numerous mountain streams that cascade down the surrounding hillsides, the Skagit River runs clear and cold, providing habitat for Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden.

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Oral traditions and archaeological evidence show that humans have been using the Skagit Valley since shortly after the continental glaciers receded from this area at the end of the last ice age, approximately ten thousand years ago. 

The Skagit Valley is rich in many resources which indigenous peoples gathered. Hozomeen chert, a high quality toolstone, was quarried for thousands of years from multiple sites in the area, on both sides of what is today the Canada-US border. 

The 49th parallel which cuts across the Skagit Valley was not a boundary between different peoples prior to colonization, and now divides the traditional territories of many indigenous groups. The Skagit Valley is recognized as part of the traditional territories of multiple Coast Salish and Interior Salish peoples who maintain strong connections to this land.

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Skagit Valley Park went through multiple manifestations on the way to gaining its current size and status. During the High Ross controversy, approximately 1500 hectares of the valley was designated as Skagit River Provincial Park in 1970. This was replaced by the much larger Skagit Valley Recreation Area in 1973. Most of Skagit Valley Recreation Area was converted to class “A” provincial park in 1996.

Colonial history

The Oregon Treaty, signed in 1846, established the 49th parallel as the border between the United States and British North America from the Rocky Mountains to the Salish Sea, a continuation of the borderline previously established across the prairies. Two boundary commission teams, one British and one American, surveyed the Skagit Valley in 1858 to determine the location of the 49th parallel. 

A clearcut swath twenty feet (approximately six metres) wide marks the international border. The swath receives regular maintenance to keep it free from trees, and border monuments are placed periodically along the boundary. Monument 73 can be seen from the Silver Skagit Road.

A few settlers tried homesteading in the Skagit Valley on either side of the border in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Whitworth Horse Camp is named for a family who built a ten-room ranch house in 1906 in the meadow that lies just west of the campground. Illness befell the family and by 1911 they had abandoned their ranch.

Meanwhile, in 1910, two American prospectors, Dan Greenwald and W.A. Stevens, reportedly made a significant gold strike at nearby Steamboat Mountain (now known as Shawatum Mountain), which today lies partially within Skagit Valley Provincial Park and partially within E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Greenwald and Stevens founded Steamboat Mountain Gold Mines, Ltd. and began selling shares. 

Prospectors flocked to the area with merchants in Hope, Chilliwack and Princeton competing to supply the miners. Three rival townsites sprang up near the base of the mountain – Steamboat, Steamboat Mountain and Steamboat City. In May 1911 it was reported that between 300 and 550 men were prospecting in the area. 

However, despite all the activity, one thing was missing – gold. In June 1911 it was revealed that the area had been laced, or salted, with gold from elsewhere. The entire endeavor had been a hoax! By this time, Greenwald and Stevens had quietly sold their interests and returned to the United States. The Steamboat townsites were abandoned and the Steamboat name was tarnished. Local communities reverted to calling the mountain Shawatum, as it was named on the maps produced by the boundary commission surveys. The Halq'eméylem name for this mountain is Sleha:wetem, meaning \"hunting place.\"

Skagit hydroelectric project

The early 1900s saw the beginnings of other plans that would result in more profound impacts on the valley. Following the invention of the electric light bulb in 1879, urban centres around the world began to undertake large-scale electricity production, frequently achieved by burning coal. Cities suffered high levels of air pollution as the unfiltered smoke from electricity plants mixed with smoke from cooking, heating, and other industrial activities. With rapidly growing demand for electricity in Seattle and the surrounding area, several private and public utilities raced to secure good sites for hydroelectric projects to expand production and improve air quality.

J.D. Ross, the Canadian-born superintendent of Seattle’s public electricity utility from 1911 until his death in 1939, worked diligently to secure permits for a hydroelectric project on the upper part of the Skagit River in Washington State. Seattle began work on the Skagit Hydroelectric Project in 1917. This project would eventually consist of three dams, each increasing in size – Gorge, Diablo, and Ross.

Construction of Ross Dam began in 1937. The original plans for Ross Dam consisted of four stages. The final height of the dam was to be 203m (665 feet) and would create a reservoir that would flood a large area of the Skagit Valley north of the international boundary in BC. 

In order to flood across the border, the project needed approval from the International Joint Commission (IJC), the organization that oversees water issues between Canada and the United States. Seattle presented its case at a hearing in the fall of 1941. At the time, Canada was two years into fighting World War II and the US joined the war a few months later. Abundant electricity for the war effort was an important concern. The IJC gave approval for Seattle’s proposal in January of 1942; however, Seattle would have to work out with British Columbia how it would compensate the province for the land that would be flooded.

Despite the concern for the war effort, electricity production didn’t begin until the third stage of Ross Dam was completed in 1949, after the end of WWII. Stage three was 165m (540 ft) tall and would flood only a small piece of land on the BC side of the border, approximately 257 hectares (635 acres). The valley floor was cleared of trees to prepare for flooding. The Silver Skagit Road that provides access to Skagit Valley Provincial Park was originally built to remove this timber from the valley. Seattle and the Province of British Columbia agreed to compensation for this flooding in 1954.

Before beginning work on the final stage of Ross Dam, or “High Ross” Dam, Seattle and British Columbia negotiated compensation for the 2225 hectares (5500 acres) of land that would be flooded in BC by the much larger reservoir. This agreement wasn’t signed until 1967. In the meantime, the access provided by the Silver Skagit Road had helped make the area popular with outdoor enthusiasts in the Lower Mainland, particularly fly fishers, and public attitudes towards the environment and resource development had seen a significant shift.

North Cascades National Park Service Complex in Washington State was established in 1968 after considerable effort by local recreationists and conservationists, notably the North Cascades Conservation Council (N3C). The new park complex encompassed the land surrounding all three of the reservoirs of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project other than the tip of Ross Lake that extends into Canada. 

The news that a compensation agreement had been signed and Seattle intended to raise Ross Dam to its full height gained public attention in 1969. Many citizens on both sides of the border strongly opposed raising the dam and a protest movement quickly gathered strength. A group calling themselves the R.O.S.S. Committee (Run Out Skagit Spoilers) spearheaded the movement in BC, with N3C leading the American protest. Working together, along with other organizations and citizens on both sides of the border, these groups fought through the 1970s and into the 1980s to prevent further flooding of the Skagit Valley.

Eventually, the protestors achieved their goal. Canada and the United States signed a new 80-year treaty in 1984 limiting the flooding to stage three of Ross Dam. The cornerstone of the agreement was to replace the High Ross project with power from BC. The terms of the treaty are in effect from 1986 to 2066.

The 1984 treaty also established the Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission. This international commission manages an endowment fund with the mission of improving and protecting the ecosystems, cultural values, and recreational opportunities of the Skagit Watershed upstream of Ross Dam. This area includes all of Skagit Valley Provincial Park and parts of E.C. Manning Provincial Park and North Cascades National Park Service Complex.

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Mount Pope is located about 7 km northwest of Fort St. James on the northeast side of Stuart Lake. Proceed through Fort St. James on Stuart Drive W and turn left (west) on Stones Bay Road. The trailhead parking lot is 4 km down Stones Bay Road on the right. Map reference: 93K/8 & 93K/9

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Mount Pope Provincial Park is characterized by steep limestone-based rocky terrain covered with Douglas fir and smaller pockets of mixed forests. Over time the porous limestone has eroded, creating rock formations and caves that provide habitat for unusual plant and animal species such as the brown bat.

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The Carrier name for the mountain is Nak’al. One Carrier legend tells of “little people” that once lived inside the mountain. These people were all killed in a war with the Nak’azdli from the village adjacent to what is now the town of Fort St. James. Nak’azdli means “when arrows were flying.” According to the legend, a yearly gift of salmon must be made to the ghosts of the “little people” to ensure the abundant Stuart River run will continue.

In addition to Mount Pope serving as a prominent landmark and signpost (pictographs have been documented on the sheer rock faces along Stuart Lake) the abundant wildlife around Nak’al also made it an important hunting area to First Nations people. Deer are plentiful in the valuable winter range on the steep south facing hillsides.

Please remember that all natural and cultural resources are protected in the park. Damage to, collection or removal of any natural resource or cultural artifact is prohibited.

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The Carrier Native Indians established the first trails up Mount Pope. From the vantage point at the peak they could see far to the north and had advanced warning of any hostile parties coming down Stuart Lake.

In 1865 Major Franklin L. Pope was surveying a route for the Overland Telegraph Line. He was separated from his party and had to spend the night alone on the mountain, which became known as Mount Pope thereafter.

In the 1920s a telegraph line was put in when once again the peak was in use as a lookout point, this time as a Forest Service fire lookout. The lookout was removed in 1972 and the trail to the peak was designated as recreational trail in 1983. Mount Pope Park was established in January of 2001.

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Mount Pope Provincial Park is home to a variety of wildlife and is particularly significant as winter range for mule deer. Other species found in the area include white-tailed deer, black bear, moose, lynx, and cougar, as well as a wide range of birds including jays, the blue grouse, and Clark’s nutcracker.

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Cody Caves is a unique provincial park located in the Selkirk Mountains above Ainsworth Hot Springs. In the Cody Caves System, an underground stream flows for over a kilometre through ancient limestone.

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Cody Caves Park can be reached by following a narrow forest road that leaves the left side of Highway 31 at a small gravel pit 3km north of Ainsworth. The road is approximately 10km long and is passable during July and August for two wheel drive vehicles with moderate to high clearance. 

At other times of year, there may be industrial traffic. Please contact the park tour operator for details. Proceed past the houses and follow the main road marked with directional arrows until the parking area and Cody Caves trail sign. The caves are 0.8km (about 20 minutes) up the trail. The access road is not suitable for large motorhomes, vehicles pulling trailers or vehicles with low ground clearance.

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Only guided cave tours for visitors’ safety and for protection of the cave’s features.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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In the early 1890s slopes above Ainsworth were frequented by hopeful prospectors looking for silver. One of these men, Henry Cody, discovered the Cody Caves. Later, in 1899, the caves were the subject of a short story written by Roger Pocock for “Argosy” magazine entitled “The Noble Five”. 

This story described a cave whose inner chambers were walled with gold ore. The caves then grew in popularity and were visited by many locals and curious individuals including, in 1908, the governor General of Canada, Earl Grey. Though they are not walled with gold, the caves do contain an impressive display of calcite formations that can be seen in many areas of the approximately 800 metres of explorable passage. These formations are extremely old and have been growing at an average rate of about one cubic centimetre a century. 

The cave itself began formation when limestone beds laid down almost 600 million years ago were thrust upward by mountain building forces that occurred around 170 million years ago. 

Although the Cody Caves are almost unimaginably old and carved from solid rock, they are exceptionally fragile and can be irreparably damaged in seconds. In fact the caves have probably experienced more change in the 90 years since their discovery than in the previous 9,000.

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\n White-nose Syndrome is a fungal disease that has been linked to the mass die-off of hibernating bats in Eastern North America – it poses a significant threat to bats of the west and British Columbia. There is evidence that humans have accelerated the spread through entering caves with contaminated clothing, gear or equipment. To help prevent WNS from taking hold in B.C., the Province is making investments in bat conservation projects.\n

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\n To ensure the protection of bats and their habitat in this park, BC Parks strongly advises that personal caving gear that has been used anywhere east of the Rockies not be used in B.C. Also, before entering caves in B.C, cavers and visitors should consult the provincial WNS website, which includes a link to a Decontamination Protocol for Mines and Caves. \n

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At other times of year, there may be industrial traffic. Please contact the park tour operator for details. Proceed past the houses and follow the main road marked with directional arrows until the parking area and Cody Caves trail sign. The caves are 0.8km (about 20 minutes) up the trail. The access road is not suitable for large motorhomes, vehicles pulling trailers or vehicles with low ground clearance.

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General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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This story described a cave whose inner chambers were walled with gold ore. The caves then grew in popularity and were visited by many locals and curious individuals including, in 1908, the governor General of Canada, Earl Grey. Though they are not walled with gold, the caves do contain an impressive display of calcite formations that can be seen in many areas of the approximately 800 metres of explorable passage. These formations are extremely old and have been growing at an average rate of about one cubic centimetre a century. 

The cave itself began formation when limestone beds laid down almost 600 million years ago were thrust upward by mountain building forces that occurred around 170 million years ago. 

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The park is completely surrounded by Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park. Visit the the Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park page for visitor information about the surrounding area.

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Bocock Peak Park is located south of the Peace Arm of Williston Lake and adjacent to Eleven Mile Creek, approximately 70 km west of Hudson’s Hope. It is entirely surrounded by Klinse-za / Twin Sisters Park. There are no designated trails to this remote area.

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The Dawson Creek Land and Resource Management Plan identified the importance of protected status for this area in 1998 and subsequently it was established as a provincial park in 2000.

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Grizzly and black bears are found throughout the area. Mountain goat can be found in the upper elevations with moose in the lower valley. Numerous small mammals such as pine marten, marmots and porcupine also call this area home.

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The park is situated in the Hart Ranges of the Canadian Rockies. This park protects one of the most remarkable caves, the nationally significant Fang Cave complex, which includes the ninth longest cave in Canada. Other caves include the Tooth Decave and Window on the West.

The park also provides a scenic, easily accessible destination for backcountry recreation. It includes picturesque alpine bowls, three small alpine lakes, and distinctive limestone pinnacles and ridges. 

Two separate trails, the Fang Trail and Torpy Trail provide access to small alpine basins, with a connection over Fang Mountain. The Torpy Trail continues outside the park to Torpy Mountain.

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The park is located approximately 121 km east of Prince George along Highway 16, the Bowron Forest Service Road and Pass Lake Road in the McGregor Mountains. Prince George is the closest community.

There are two points to access the park. One from the west end just to the north of Pass Lake and one from the Upper Torpy Road and then through a logging block up to the south boundary.

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The area is an important habitat for caribou, moose, black and grizzly bears. 

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The park is the traditional territory of Lheidli T’enneh Nation. 

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The park is named for George Evanoff, a Prince George outdoorsman, who was one of the original explorers of the cave system and was a member of the Prince George Land and Resource Management Plan process. 

George was instrumental in the formation of several new provincial parks in the Prince George area. This 1,473 hectare park has a large cave system in it called Fang Cave and was explored by George and friends in 1976.

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Caribou, moose, black bear and grizzly bear can all be found in this park.

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The best in Canada. That is one way to describe the cave resources of Vancouver Island, home to more than 1,000 caves. At Horne Lake Caves Park you can experience the magic of the underground world in the many caves protected within this unique park. The park was established in 1971 at the request of public caving groups on Vancouver Island who were concerned about the potential damage of the caves and the fragile crystal formations they contained.

Almost like being there! Click the play button to take a fantastic virtual tour of Horne Lake caves and learn about karst landscapes. 

The park can be enjoyed above or below ground. For those that prefer their adventures above-ground, the park also offers a Cave and Karst Education Centre that features geology information, a small museum and fossil display in addition to Canada’s only Cave Theatre, so visitors can learn more about this unique environment without having to venture underground. Other above-ground opportunities include a self-guided walk through the amazing surface geology on the “Phil Whitfield Interpretive Trail”  that highlights interesting surface features detailed in a self-guiding brochure.

Spelunking is the art of cave exploration and Horne Lake Caves Park is the perfect place to discover this unique activity. From educational family-oriented tours to deep, dark adventure, the caves protected within this park offer something for everyone. Knowledgeable guides can lead visitors through the caves to discover this magical world of crystal formations and ancient fossils firsthand. Though the park has two small caves visitors can explore on their own, a guided tour of one of the larger caves offers more variety and a chance to learn about the cave’s unique geology and history.

Whichever method of exploring the caves you choose, you are bound to be fascinated by this amazing underground world in the heart of Vancouver Island.   

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Horne Lake Caves Park is located 60 km north of Nanaimo and 26 km west of Qualicum on central Vancouver Island. The park can be accessed via the Horne Lake exit off Hwy 19 or Hwy 19a. Follow signs for 12 km to Horne Lake.

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Management Planning Information

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In addition to protecting the karst features and caves, this park includes a forested addition that protects approximately 1 km of the Qualicum River adjacent to Horne Lake Caves. This forest provides a visual buffer for visitors to the existing park. The area also protects high fish and wildlife values.

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The first written records of caves in the area came after the turn of the century, in 1912, when a geologist noted the presence of caves at the north end of Horne Lake. A few years later, when the area was opened up for logging, the loggers knew the location of the caves. It is not known if the loggers ventured into the depths of the caves but a stream in one of the caves was dammed to provide water for the steam donkeys used in early logging practices. 

It was not until 1939 that the caves gained public attention. Two cave explorers were responsible for rediscovering what they named the “Horne Lake Wonder Caves”. At this point only the Main and Lower Main Caves were known, although some speculated on the potential for more caves in the area. The presence of a noticeable air current at the mouth of Main Cave led people to believe there must be a system of caves, of which Main was just a part. In 1941, a storekeeper from Qualicum reported entering a sizable cave almost a quarter of a mile long, some distance from the already discovered caves. This was probably the first discovery of Riverbend Cave. 

By 1945, the caves had become a known tourist stop for people looking for adventure. This increased use of the caves, however, took its toll and by the summer of 1945 a party of explorers noted that many of the once beautiful formations were either broken or removed by souvenir seekers. This same party found the storekeeper’s cave, Riverbend. 

In 1957, the Horne Lake Caves area of approximately 29 hectares was established as a recreation reserve in an effort to ensure opportunities for the public to continue to view these caves in the future. Six years later a group of cavers from Victoria discovered the two entrances to Eggshell Cave. The value of this area was recognized by members of the Canadian Speleological Society, who then approached the provincial government to have this area protected. Horne Lake Caves Park was established in February 1971.

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Monkman Park, nestled in the Hart Ranges of the Central Rocky Mountains and Foothills, covers 62,867 hectares of diverse natural landscapes encompassing extensive alpine meadows, jagged mountain peaks, forested valleys, thundering waterfalls and clear alpine lakes. 

Monkman Park was established in 1981. An additional 22,000 hectares were added in 2001 to protect the Limestone Lakes and Upper Fontiniko Creek Valley areas. This addition protects old-growth spruce forests, unique geological formations and important recreation.

The park has a diverse water system that includes the Murray and Monkman drainages. Scenic rapids, waterfalls, streams and lakes all contribute to the dramatic visual impact of the landscape. The northern section of Monkman Park features Kinuseo Falls, where the Murray River plunges 60 metres over a geological fault to the river bed below. This thunderous cascade of water is higher than Niagara Falls and provides many visitors with the highlight of their trip. 

Despite the rugged grandeur of the park, prime areas of it can be easily accessed. There is even a wheelchair-accessible platform affording great views of the Falls and horseshoe pits at the nearby campsite. Activities at Monkman include camping, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, picnicking, and backcountry camping.

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Monkman Park is located on the Kinuseo Falls Road, 60km south of Tumbler Ridge. Several roads provide access to this community. Turn south off highway 97 at Chetwynd onto highway 29, or turn south off of highway 97 onto highway 52 approximately 17km west of Dawson Creek. Visitors travelling on highway 2 to or from Dawson Creek can also turn south on highway 52, near the BC/Alberta border.

National Topographic Series Maps 93I/11 and 93I/14 at a scale of 1:50,000 cover the Monkman Lake Trail. These maps are available from most map retailers in British Columbia.

GPS Navigation

Ground-Level Views

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Lower elevations in the park are dominated by mature sub-alpine fir, white spruce and lodgepole pine. The higher elevations support growths of Englemann spruce. Above the treeline, only plants adapted to the conditions are to be found. 

Monkman Park conserves representative areas of the Central Rocky Mountains and Foothills. Alpine meadows of heathers, grasses and wildflowers, such as white rhododendron, arctic lupine, glacier lily and Indian paintbrush cover large areas and are intermixed with shrubs.

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Monkman Park was named after Alex Monkman, an individual who expended a considerable amount of effort attempting to build a transportation route from the Peace River farming country down to the Pacific ports. In 1922, he and a group of fur trappers discovered what is now known as Monkman Pass. It was this pass that provided him with his vision for a railroad, a direct and economical route south. 

Failing to get government support for his venture, Monkman focused on the alternative, building a highway. The Monkman Pass Highway Association was formed in 1936, and over the next three years, many determined volunteers laboured to blaze this new trail. Limited funding, harsh conditions, and the outbreak of the Second World War eventually brought the project to a halt. A railway was later built to the northwest over the Pine Pass, and Monkman’s “highway” slowly faded into historical obscurity. 

Today, only a few sections are visible along the Monkman Lake Trail, a route that follows parts of the original road. The Brooks Falls in Monkman Park, was named after Carl Brooks, one of the volunteers who worked along with Alex Monkman and the Highway Association. A cairn marking overlooking the falls has been placed in his honour.

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The diverse range of habitat in Monkman Park supports grizzly and black bear, mountain goats, caribou and moose. During the warmer seasons, deer, mountain sheep, gray wolves, fishers, martens, wolverines, marmots, hares, and red squirrels are joined by numerous bird species that include owls, ptarmigan, grouse, geese and loons. Because of the fierce winter climate, most of the larger animals tend to seek a more hospitable range during the winter months.

Kinuseo Falls presents an impassable obstacle to migrating fish, so fish habitat is not the same above and below the falls. Larger fish are able to follow the Murray River drainage from lower elevations to the falls. Above the falls, only small char, trout, grayling and whitefish inhabit the Murray River and upper Monkman Creek.

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Created through the efforts of the Robson Valley Land and Resource Management Plan and the Protected Areas Strategy, Small River Caves Park protects a provincially important karst and cave system. 

Located on the west side of the Small River drainage, high above the valley bottom, this cave complex is remote and difficult to access. It is considered to be a very dangerous cave system that should only be attempted by highly experienced cavers. 

This 1,818 hectare park lies at the transition zone between Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir (ESSFmm1) and the Alpine Tundra (AT) biogeoclimatic zones. The Small River logging road accesses the drainage but one must be aware of logging truck traffic at all times. 

In order to properly protect this fragile ecosystem, we require that all cavers get permission from BC Parks at: 4051 – 18th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2N 1B3. 

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Located on the west side of the Small River drainage, high above the valley bottom, this cave complex is remote and difficult to access. The closest communities include McBride and Valemount.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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One of the best picnic sites in the area, Spider Lake features a small sandy beach perfect for water lovers of all ages on a hot summer day.

The warm water of Spider Lake is noted for its excellent canoeing, kayaking and swimming and the park is an idyllic spot for a quiet family outing. Paddlers can spend a peaceful afternoon exploring the shoreline and the many secluded bays of this lake, located west of Qualicum Beach on central Vancouver Island.

Spider Lake is stocked with small mouth bass and rainbow trout, providing fishing opportunities year-round. Powerboats are prohibited but small car-top boats and canoes and kayaks can be launched from the beach next to the park’s small parking lot. Boats can also be launched from a steep banked causeway outside of the park.

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Spider Lake Park is located 60km north of Nanaimo and 16km west of Qualicum Beach on central Vancouver Island. The park can be accessed via the Horne Lake exit off Hwy #19 or Hwy #19a. Follow signs for 5km to Spider Lake.

Nearby communities include: Qualicum, Parksville, Nanaimo, Comox.

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This park is situated in the Dezaiko Range of the Rocky Mountains, approximately 160 km northeast of Prince George.

Close-To-The-Edge Park protects the internationally significant Close-To-The-Edge cave, which has the deepest shaft and is the third deepest overall cave (472m) in Canada. The cave was bottomed in 2001. The primary shaft drops 255 m straight down, and its diameter varies considerably (up to 30 m). There are also additional, smaller caves in the park.

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The park is accessed from Pass Lake Forest Service Road. The park is located approximately 160 km northeast of Prince George, which is the closest community.

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Important habitat for caribou, moose, black and grizzly bears. Internationally significant cave features include the deepest shaft and the third deepest cave (472 m) overall in Canada. The cave has multiple pitches.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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The cave was discovered in 1983, but the bottom was not reached until 2001.

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The Clearwater River Road (the gravel road along the west side of the Clearwater River, used primarily by fishers and kayakers) is closed beyond the Kettle at 11 km, due to water damage. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

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Wells Gray Park is a spectacular destination hidden in the Cariboo Mountains of east-central British Columbia. Famed for its old-growth rainforest, lush alpine meadows, and many waterfalls, Wells Gray offers an extraordinary range of outdoor attractions.

Take a virtual tour of Wells Gray Park

Popular activities include:

Look on this page for general information about Wells Gray Park, including camping policies, things to do, and facilities available. For detailed information about some of the most popular areas in the park, visit the separate webpages listed below.

Backcountry areas

The term ‘backcountry’ refers to any area more than 1 km from a highway or park road. Wells Gray Park offers many backcountry hiking trails and user-maintained campsites for multi-day hikes.

Learn more on the Wells Gray Park: Backcountry areas page

Clearwater/Azure Marine

The area around Clearwater and Azure lakes is popular with canoeists, kayakers, and motorboaters. There are boat-access campsites on both lakes. Boat tours are available, offering opportunities to view the many waterfalls along the lakeshores.

Learn more on the Clearwater/Azure Marine page

Clearwater River

An isolated area along the Clearwater River features some of the park’s most spectacular scenery. This area offers opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Three companies provide rafting adventures on the river.

Learn more on the Clearwater River page

Corridor 

The Wells Gray Corridor area includes the Pyramid and Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek campgrounds, which are vehicle accessible. For more information, see the camping section.

The Corridor area offers hiking trails and spectacular views along the main road from the park entrance to Clearwater Lake. During the summer, this area of the park has a concession managed by the park operator.

Learn more on the Corridor area page

Mahood Lake

At the southwestern tip of Wells Gray, Mahood Lake is another beautiful destination. It includes a quiet, family-oriented campground as well as more remote marine campsites and is noted for its fishing opportunities.

Learn more on the Mahood Lake page

Murtle Lake

Murtle Lake is world-renowned as the largest canoe-only lake in North America. It offers pristine waters and 100 km of shoreline in a remote location. Canoe-in campsites are available along the shore.

Learn more on the Murtle Lake webpage

Spahats Creek

The day-use area at Spahats Creek is noted for its waterfall and panoramic view of the Clearwater Valley. This is a truly peaceful destination, despite being just 10 km north of Clearwater.

Learn more on the Spahats Creek page

Trophy Mountain

The Trophy Mountain area covers approximately 6,900 hectares of Wells Gray Park. Many visitors are attracted to the area by its spectacular wildflowers. It also offers opportunities for day-hiking and overnight backcountry trips.

Learn more on the Trophy Mountain page

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Core area

Wells Gray Park’s core area includes many popular campgrounds, day-use sites, and backcountry trails. The Wells Gray core includes the Corridor, Clearwater/Azure Marine, Clearwater River, Spahats Creek, and Trophy Mountain areas. You can access these areas off Highway 5 at Clearwater.

The road to Helmcken Falls, a popular spot in the lower Corridor, is open year-round. But, in winter, some parking areas in the lower Corridor may be unusable. Find a plowed parking area and hike to your destination from there. The road to Clearwater Lake and the upper Corridor is closed mid-December to mid-May.

Murtle Lake area

You can access Murtle Lake off Highway 5 at Blue River. Drive 27 km west on a narrow, winding gravel road to find the Murtle Lake parking lot. From the parking lot, you can hike a 2.5 km level trail, which leads to a canoe launch. This trail is suitable for canoe carts.

Mahood Lake area

The Mahood Lake area is at the south-western tip of Wells Gray Park. Access to this area is a considerable distance from the park’s other popular areas. You can access the Mahood Lake area via Highway 24, either from Highway 97 near 100 Mile House or from Highway 5 at Little Fort.

For more details, see the page for the area you are visiting:

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Wells Gray Park includes a variety of interesting topographical features. Extinct volcanoes, lava beds, mineral springs, glaciers, old-growth forests, and alpine meadows are some of the park’s natural attractions.

The park is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, including Helmcken, Spahats, Moul and Dawson falls. Dense forest cover characterizes the park’s lower elevations, with Douglas fir, western red cedar, and hemlock.

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Established on November 28, 1939, Wells Gray Park was named for Arthur Wellsley Gray, BC Minister of Lands, 1933-1941. Since then, several land additions have been incorporated. These include the Clearwater River Corridor and Trophy Mountain additions, both designated in April 1996.

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Wells Gray is noted for a wide variety of wildlife. This includes black and grizzly bear, wolf, cougar, lynx, bobcat, wolverine, moose, deer, mountain goat, and caribou. Smaller mammals live here too, including fisher, marten, mink, weasel, and squirrel. A wide variety of waterfowl also live in the park.

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Liard River Hot Springs Park is the first provincial park to have an electric fence installed. We will be keeping visitors and wildlife safe by reducing the amount of human-wildlife interactions at the park.

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Relaxation seeps into your body as you ease into the second largest hot spring in Canada. Liard River Hot Springs provides relief to Alaskan bound travellers after a long day on the road.

The hot springs complex is of national ecological significance and is well known for its natural setting in a lush boreal spruce forest. The park is such a popular stop over for tourists that the campground fills up early each day during the summer months. Liard is also open year-round.

There is a hot spring open to the public called Alpha pool with water temperatures ranging from 42°C to 52°C. Facilities include a change house and composting toilet. A boardwalk, which leads to the hot spring pools, passes through a warm water swamp and boreal forest that supports rich and diverse plant communities as well as mammal and bird species.

Visitors are required to stay on the boardwalk at all times in this area so as not to disturb the sensitive habitat. Watch for moose feeding in the warm water swamps. Due to the lush plant life influenced by the warmth of the springs, the area was originally known as the “Tropical Valley.”

Watch a short video of the scenic views at Liard River Hot Springs park.

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User Fee

From May 1 to Thanksgiving, there is a day-use fee of $5 for adults, $3 for children or $10 for families. Annual passes cost $10 for adults and $20 for families.

Visitors can pay at the staffed gatehouse, which also functions as a local visitor centre. The funding will go toward increased services and staff presence. The fees also help to cover the park’s maintenance costs, which are high due to weather variances and heavy use. Fees are payable in cash, credit, or debit, at the park.

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This park is located at kilometre 765 of the Alaska Highway, approximately 60km north of Muncho Lake Park.

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All campsite reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

Campsite Reservations

Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.

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Liard River Hot Springs is underlain by folded, faulted sedimentary rock overlaid by a veneer of glacial drift. The springs may be related to a major fault system which parallels the valley on the south side of the Liard River, however, the exact mechanism and source of the hot springs are unknown. It is believed that ground water following gravity seeps down through the folded, faulted sedimentary rock of the Liard Plateau down towards the earths core. 

The groundwater, heated and pressurized by hot gases deep underground, strips minerals from the rocks and is forced back to the surface along natural faults to emerge as a thermal spring. As the hot springs water bubbles from the earth it reacts with air and certain minerals are deposited. Calcium carbonate is one of the minerals that precipitates to form tufa. Tufa forms the terraced base of the Hanging Gardens. About eight pools make up the hot springs complex in the park.

Unlike most other thermal springs in Canada, Liard River Hot Springs does not flow directly into a nearby river or creek, but into an intricate system of swamps. These warm swamps are the most unique feature of the park; these swamps create a micro climate allowing a unique vegetative community to thrive here.

Liard River Hot Springs lies in the Liard River Valley and is located in the Liard Rabbit Plateau. The park lies within the Boreal Black and White Spruce biogeoclimatic zone. The majority of the 250 plant species in the park are of the boreal variety. However, the effect of the hot springs accounts for the occurrence of 14 thermally influenced species.

The hot spring vegetation is striking compared to outlying areas in species composition, in the large diversity of species (including 14 species of orchids) and the luxuriance of its growth and its early-blooming growth pattern.

There are several plant communities in the park that exhibit thermal effects. The pools themselves create a rich environment for growth. Ostrich ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) gives the springs a tropical look as well as cow parsnip (Heracleum lanatum) that grows to extremely tall heights. Thermally influenced species that thrive near the spring include black snakeroot (Sanicula marililanda), Lyall’s nettle (Urtica lyallii) and yellow monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus).

The occurrence of tufa (calcium deposits precipitated from hot springs water) influences the hot springs vegetation pattern. Tufa forms the base for the spectacular greenery and flowers that grow at the Hanging Garden.

The warm water swamps although being extremely shallow never freeze in winter due to the continual inflow of warm water. The vegetation here is very interesting and often overlooked. Aquatic plants include the bladderworts, butterwort and sundews which are all carnivorous plants. The carnivorous plants are likely due to the low nitrogen content of the spring water. Several species of orchids and the uncommon Kalms lobelia (Lobelia kalmii) are found on tufa islands. Successional meadows supporting cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa) shrubs occur in previously wet swampy areas.

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Historical themes at Liard River Hot Springs include First Nation use of the area, the fur trade, geological survey exploration, settlement by pioneers, and construction of the Alaska Highway.

The Liard region was home to people speaking the Athapaskan and Kaska tongues, with original groups including the Beaver, Sikanni, Nahanni, and the Dog Rib. Moose was a mainstay of these peoples and they travelled the rivers of the region by canoe. Following the arrival of white man, native use became closely linked to the fur trade and exploration work.

The first written recording of the hot springs on the Liard River was made in 1835 by Robert Campbell of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Following Campbell’s exploration, the Liard River was used as a trading route to the Yukon. The rapids along the upper Liard River were so treacherous that this route was abandoned in 1870.

The first scientific exploration of the Liard region was undertaken in 1887 by R. C. McConnell for the Geological Survey of Canada. William Ogilvie further explored the Liard in 1888 and 1889 and his party camped at Liard Hot Springs on both expeditions.

The first white man to live at Liard River Hot Springs was Tom Smith, a prospector in the Klondike Gold Rush, who built and lived with his daughter in a cabin by the Alpha pool in the early 1920’s. They left the area after two years of trapping; on their way to Fort Liard, Tom was drowned in the Liard River, while his daughter was rescued by some local First Nations people, and sent to the Anglican mission at Hay River.

The Japanese thrust to Alaska and the allied commitment to supply war materials to the Soviet Union spurred construction of the Alcan Military Highway (Alaska Highway). The 1,600 miles of highway was construction by 10,000 American Army Engineers and 6,000 civilians. The first boardwalk and pool facilities were built by the American Army in 1942. Liard River Hot Springs Park was created in April 1957.

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A total of 104 bird species and 28 mammals have been recorded at Liard River Hot Springs. Moose are year-round residents and provide the most consistent viewing opportunities. During the summer months, bulls, cows and calves are observed feeding on aquatic vegetation in the swamps.

Mallard ducks and Canada geese are known to breed in the area. Shorebirds such as the solitary sandpiper and common snipe breed in the swamp. Gulls, swallows, blackbirds, kingfishers, and nighthawks are frequently observed near the swamp, while flocks of bohemian waxwings use black spruce perches around the edges of the swamp. Many species of woodpeckers, thrushes, warblers, and sparrows have also been observed in the park.

Of particular interest to visitors are the numerous small fishing swimming in pools alongside the boardwalk to Alpha pool. The tiny lake chub that swim back and forth under the boardwalk are unique due to their ability to survive in the warm water of the swamp.

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Juan de Fuca Park is on the west coast of southern Vancouver Island, along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This park offers views of roaring surf and marine wildlife, from spectacular coastal trails.

The most popular attraction here is the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Other popular destinations include Botanical Beach and China Beach. The China Beach area offers a campground and day-use area.

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail follows 47 km of remote coastline along the western shoreline of southern Vancouver Island. It is a rugged trail designed for use by experienced backcountry hikers. However, it includes some easy-to-moderate sections suitable for day-hiking.

To learn more about the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, see the hiking section.

Botanical Beach

Botanical Beach is at the western end of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. It is popular with visitors hoping to view the area’s unique marine ecosystems. At low tide, you can walk out across sandstone and granite outcroppings to see tide pools filled with marine life.

Help protect Botanical Beach’s extraordinary ecosystems. Do not touch, remove, collect, or disturb any marine life or the tide pools it lives in. Keep dogs leashed and out of tide pools. Never put buckets, nets, or your hands in tide pools. Do not harvest shellfish, as this is prohibited by provincial and federal law.

It is illegal to harvest marine life or remove natural resources. Provincial fines start at $288. Further penalties are possible under federal law.

To report illegal harvesting, call 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) or submit an online report at Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP).

For information on viewing marine life responsibly, see wildlife viewing.

China Beach

At the park’s east end, you’ll find China Beach Campground. This is in a vehicle-accessible forested area. About 1 km west of this, at the Juan de Fuca East trailhead, is a popular day-use area. Trails connect the campground to China Beach and the smaller Second Beach, just east of the day-use area.

For information about the campground, see the frontcountry camping section.

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Juan de Fuca Park is on the west coast of southern Vancouver Island. It extends from China Beach, just west of the community of Jordan River, to Botanical Beach near Port Renfrew. Communities near the park include Port Renfrew, Sooke, Victoria, and Duncan.

You can drive to this park from various points along West Coast Highway 14 between Jordan River and Port Renfrew. China Beach Campground is next to Highway 14, just east of the China Beach Day-Use Area. It is 35 km west of Sooke and 36 km east of Port Renfrew.

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Management Planning Information

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Juan de Fuca Park was established to protect significant marine tide pool life at Botanical Beach. Starfish, sea urchins, white gooseneck barnacles, blue mussels, green sea anemones, sea cucumbers, and much more can be found here. The park also protects black bear and cougar habitat.

Do not remove, collect or disturb any tide pool life, shells, plants, flowers, kelp, or other natural objects. These items are all protected under the Park Act. Even touching the water in a tide pool with sunscreen on your hands can kill the vulnerable creatures in this sensitive ecosystem.

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The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail was created as an enduring reminder of the 1994 Victoria Commonwealth Games. Construction and preservation of the trail has been made possible by the efforts of First Nations, local industries, government, and individual citizens.

Trail upgrades have been undertaken with funding from Forest Renewal BC and the Environment Youth Team. The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail was originally part of a lifesaving trail that serviced this area, known at the time as the Graveyard of the Pacific.

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Lock up securely. Do not leave any valuables or personal information in vehicle while visiting the park.

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Report any suspicious activity, theft, or damage to the police.

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Located in the heart of the Coast Mountains just 64 km north of Vancouver, Garibaldi is known for its natural beauty and numerous hiking trails. Here, you’ll find rich geological history, diverse vegetation, snow-capped mountains, iridescent waters, abundant wildlife, and scenic vistas.

The towering 2,678 m peak of Mount Garibaldi is the park’s centrepiece. Offering over 90 km of established hiking trails, Garibaldi Park is a favourite year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Garibaldi Park trail information [PDF] 

Stay safe

Area-specific safety information

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Prohibited in this park

Aircraft restrictions

Voluntary flight guidelines (designated no-flight and minimum altitude pathways) are in place to minimize negative interactions between wildlife, people, and aircraft. Aircraft operators should familiarize themselves with the geo-referenced flight zone map [PDF]. Contact parkinfo@gov.bc.ca to view the voluntary flight guidelines or to get additional shapefiles for navigation.

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There are five park access points along Highway 99 (the Sea to Sky Highway) between Squamish and Pemberton. We recommend taking a vehicle to these access points as the trailheads are between 2 km and 16 km off Highway 99. 

Park access points (south to north):

Nearby communities include Whistler and Brackendale.

Transportation to the park is provided by Parkbus.

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Free day-use passes 

Day-use vehicle passes are required daily from June 13 to September 2, 2024, and on weekends and holidays only from September 3 to October 7, 2024, for visitors to: 

If you have a valid reservation for overnight camping, you do not need a day-use pass. You must carry proof of your reservation while in the park. 

For details, visit the day-use passes page.

Backcountry camping reservations

Reservations are required for all overnight stays year-round.

All reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. You can make a reservation online at camping.bcparks.ca or by calling 1-800-689-9025 (1-519-858-6161 internationally). There is no option to pay with cash.

Any school or youth group planning a trip into Garibaldi Park should register online well in advance of the trip, in addition to making a reservation.

For full details about making a reservation for Garibaldi Park, see the Garibaldi reservations page.

Kees and Claire Memorial Hut reservations

Kees and Claire Memorial Hut is operated by The Spearhead Hut Society. To reserve, visit the Spearhead Huts website.

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Any maps listed are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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During July and August, the alpine areas of Garibaldi Park offer hikers an opportunity to view alpine flowers in bloom, a beautiful display of nature. 

Please keep to designated trails. Taking shortcuts destroys plant life and soil structure in fragile alpine meadows. Trail erosion by rain and melting snow occurs rapidly as a result. BC Parks asks for your cooperation as we help to repair damaged areas. Please help by obeying posted signs.

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In 1860, while carrying out a survey of Howe Sound on board the Royal Navy survey ship H.M.S. Plumper, Captain George Henry was impressed by a towering mountain dominating the view to the northeast. Captain Richards chose to call the 2,678 m mountain Mount Garibaldi, after the 19th-century Italian general, Giuseppe Garibaldi.

In 1907, a party of six Vancouver climbers reached the summit of Mount Garibaldi. The views from the peak inspired the establishment of summer climbing camps at Garibaldi Lake. This interest led to the creation of a park reserve in 1920. Garibaldi Park was legislated as a Class A park in 1927, a mountainous 195,000 hectares, just 64 km north of Vancouver.

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Small mammals and birds such as squirrels, chipmunks, grey jays, and flickers can often be seen. Large mammals, such as mountain goats, grizzly and black bears, deer, cougars, and wolverines also call the park home, although these are seen less frequently.

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Joffre Lakes Park is famous for its turquoise-blue lakes, jagged peaks, icefields, and cold rushing streams. The park offers stunning views and opportunities for hiking, camping, and climbing. This is an increasingly popular park, so backcountry camping reservations and day-use passes are often required.

The Indigenous heritage of this area

The area between North Joffre Creek and Cayoosh Pass is known as Pipi7íyekw, meaning a camping place where storage houses were, in the St̓atímcets language.

Learn how to pronounce Pipi7íyekw from elder Charlie Mack.

Ku̓kwpi7 Skalúlmecw Dean Nelson, Political Chief, Líĺwat Nation, speaks about the significance of the area

“Joffre Lakes Park lies within the unceded territories of the Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua and is integral to who we are as N’Quatqua and Líĺwat7ul (Líĺwat People). The establishment of Joffre Lakes Park has served to protect this unique and beautiful place from impacts of industrial activities. However, it also disrupted our traditional use and access to these lands.

Today, Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua are working with BC Parks in good faith to address the current challenges we are all facing with the increasing popularity of Joffre Lakes Park. We are striving to build a new relationship with BC Parks based on mutual respect and the recognition of our Aboriginal title and rights.\"

Visiting Joffre Lakes Park

The waters of Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre lakes draw many visitors to the park. Their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by the ‘rockflour’ (or glacial silt) that is suspended in the water. You can access views of all three lakes via a trail that starts at the parking lot.

Camping is allowed only at Upper Joffre Lake Campground, usually from spring to fall. This is an extremely popular camping destination and reservations are required throughout the season. For information on camping at Upper Joffre Lake, see the camping section.

The area now known as Joffre Lakes Park has special significance for Indigenous Peoples. It also contains valuable biodiversity and fragile ecosystems. All visitors to this park are expected to follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. For more information, see our backcountry guide.

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The entrance to Joffre Lakes Park is off Highway 99, east of Pemberton, on the Duffey Lake Road.

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The area now known as Joffre Lakes Park was established as a recreation area in 1988. It became a Class A provincial park in 1996. In recent years, it has become one of the most popular destinations in the BC Parks system.

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Deer, black bears, grizzly bears, and mountain goats live in Joffre Lakes Park. You may spot pikas along the hiking trail. When camping, please store your food in the metal cache provided at the campground, to avoid attracting bears.

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This conservancy borders the eastern boundary of Joffre Lakes Park’s eastern boundary and is located approximately 23km south of D’Arcy and 50km northeast of Whistler.

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The best in Canada. That is one way to describe the cave resources of Vancouver Island, home to more than 1,000 caves. At Horne Lake Caves Park you can experience the magic of the underground world in the many caves protected within this unique park. The park was established in 1971 at the request of public caving groups on Vancouver Island who were concerned about the potential damage of the caves and the fragile crystal formations they contained.

Almost like being there! Click the play button to take a fantastic virtual tour of Horne Lake caves and learn about karst landscapes. 

The park can be enjoyed above or below ground. For those that prefer their adventures above-ground, the park also offers a Cave and Karst Education Centre that features geology information, a small museum and fossil display in addition to Canada’s only Cave Theatre, so visitors can learn more about this unique environment without having to venture underground. Other above-ground opportunities include a self-guided walk through the amazing surface geology on the “Phil Whitfield Interpretive Trail”  that highlights interesting surface features detailed in a self-guiding brochure.

Spelunking is the art of cave exploration and Horne Lake Caves Park is the perfect place to discover this unique activity. From educational family-oriented tours to deep, dark adventure, the caves protected within this park offer something for everyone. Knowledgeable guides can lead visitors through the caves to discover this magical world of crystal formations and ancient fossils firsthand. Though the park has two small caves visitors can explore on their own, a guided tour of one of the larger caves offers more variety and a chance to learn about the cave’s unique geology and history.

Whichever method of exploring the caves you choose, you are bound to be fascinated by this amazing underground world in the heart of Vancouver Island.   

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Horne Lake Caves Park is located 60 km north of Nanaimo and 26 km west of Qualicum on central Vancouver Island. The park can be accessed via the Horne Lake exit off Hwy 19 or Hwy 19a. Follow signs for 12 km to Horne Lake.

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Management Planning Information

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In addition to protecting the karst features and caves, this park includes a forested addition that protects approximately 1 km of the Qualicum River adjacent to Horne Lake Caves. This forest provides a visual buffer for visitors to the existing park. The area also protects high fish and wildlife values.

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The first written records of caves in the area came after the turn of the century, in 1912, when a geologist noted the presence of caves at the north end of Horne Lake. A few years later, when the area was opened up for logging, the loggers knew the location of the caves. It is not known if the loggers ventured into the depths of the caves but a stream in one of the caves was dammed to provide water for the steam donkeys used in early logging practices. 

It was not until 1939 that the caves gained public attention. Two cave explorers were responsible for rediscovering what they named the “Horne Lake Wonder Caves”. At this point only the Main and Lower Main Caves were known, although some speculated on the potential for more caves in the area. The presence of a noticeable air current at the mouth of Main Cave led people to believe there must be a system of caves, of which Main was just a part. In 1941, a storekeeper from Qualicum reported entering a sizable cave almost a quarter of a mile long, some distance from the already discovered caves. This was probably the first discovery of Riverbend Cave. 

By 1945, the caves had become a known tourist stop for people looking for adventure. This increased use of the caves, however, took its toll and by the summer of 1945 a party of explorers noted that many of the once beautiful formations were either broken or removed by souvenir seekers. This same party found the storekeeper’s cave, Riverbend. 

In 1957, the Horne Lake Caves area of approximately 29 hectares was established as a recreation reserve in an effort to ensure opportunities for the public to continue to view these caves in the future. Six years later a group of cavers from Victoria discovered the two entrances to Eggshell Cave. The value of this area was recognized by members of the Canadian Speleological Society, who then approached the provincial government to have this area protected. Horne Lake Caves Park was established in February 1971.

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This park provides preserves an abundant wildlife population. The lake provides promising fishing opportunities for large mouth bass, rainbow trout and carp. In winter there are great opportunities for skating, ice fishing, and ice-boating.

Vaseux Lake Park also provides an excellent wildlife viewing area by Highway 97, between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. Viewing is best in spring and fall. Look for mountain goats, California big horn sheep and a wide variety of bird species. Trails provide access to the nearby Vaseux Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary which is managed by the Canadian Wildlife Service.

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About 25 km south of Penticton on Highway 97. The closest communities are Okanagan Falls and Oliver.

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The park protects 10 red listed plant ecosystems the cover the whole spectrum from desert to wetland. These are: antelope brush, big sage, bluebunch wheatgrass, water birch, balsamroot, pinegrass, threetip sagebrush, red osier dogwood, Idaho fescue, and marsilea.

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There is an astounding number of rare wildlife species in this small park. There are seven blue and two red listed mammals known in the park, including California bighorn sheep, badger, and pallid bat. The park is a birder’s paradise with 11 red listed species and nine blue listed species present. Five blue listed reptiles are found in the park, as well as the red listed night snake, which is the rarest snake in Canada. Common waterfowl are Canada geese, trumpeter swans, blue-winged teal, widgeons and wood ducks. Lazuli bunting are spotted in the spring, sharing the area with toads, turtles, beavers, muskrats, rabbits, and deer.

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Originally established for its distinctive landmark viewing point in 1938, Mount Maxwell Park contains one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island in the Southern Gulf Islands. This point, called Baynes Peak, offers superb views of Vancouver Island, the surrounding Gulf Islands and the mainland of British Columbia.

Also found in this day-use only park are stands of old-growth Douglas fir, garry oak meadows, salmon bearing creeks, and the largest undeveloped estuary in the Gulf Islands. Mount Maxwell Park is a popular destination for visitors who come here to picnic, hike, and enjoy the spectacular views. 

From the top of Mount Maxwell, see the topside of soaring raptors, or to peer through the mist and marvel at the panoramic views. Mount Maxwell Park, contiguous with Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve and Burgoyne Bay Park, combine to create over 1100 hectares of protected area.

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Mount Maxwell Park is located on Salt Spring Island, in the southern Gulf Islands. BC Ferries offers service to Salt Spring Island from Victoria (Swartz Bay) and Crofton on Vancouver Island, and Vancouver (Tsawwassen). From the Salt Spring ferry terminal, head south on the Fulford Ganges Road to Cranberry Road. Turn left at the junction with Mount Maxwell Road and continue slowly on the rough road to the park. This gravel road is steep and narrow and bumpy. Caution should be taken when traveling this road.

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Mount Maxwell is one of the largest contiguous protected areas in the Gulf Islands and includes a mosaic of habitats, from estuary to Garry oak ecosystems. Old-growth Douglas fir forest and cliffs serve as important nesting areas for species at risk, including turkey vultures, peregrine falcons and several species of bat. The estuary has three species of salmon and Burgoyne Bay is home to eel-grass beds and seabird populations. Several threatened plant species are protected in the park, including scalepod, Gray’s desert parsley, California hedge parsley and elfin moss.

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Mount Maxwell is an important place in the Cowichan First Nation traditions. Known as Hwmat’etsum, or “bent over place,” it features in origin stories about the relationship of man and the land. Archaeological sites of spiritual significance lie below the adjacent Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve, while extensive middens marking 3,000 year old settlements circle the bay, known as Hwaaqwum, or “place of the merganser.” Pioneers, such as the Maxwell brothers, cleared the lowlands and remnants of their settlements remain in the park today.

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Originally established for its distinctive landmark viewing point in 1938, the 199 hectare mountain-top park was expanded to its current size of 231 hectares in 2004. The park lies adjacent to Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve, which was also expanded in 2004 to protect Canada’s largest Garry oak meadow. These two protected areas, combined with Burgoyne Bay Park now stretch from mountain top to shoreline and across Burgoyne Bay to the slopes of Mount Bruce.

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Swan Creek Protected Area was designated on March 22, 2005 as recommended through the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan. It protects a small, steep, unlogged watershed in the Nass Mountain Range Ecosection.

The small watershed provides a viewscape to anglers on the Zymoetz (Copper) River, with a waterfall that flows into Swan Creek. The area protects old growth trees such as western hemlock, mountain hemlock, western red cedar, and subalpine fir. It also provides habitat for furbearers and waterfowl.

There are no facilities, trails, or designated campsites in this protected area.

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Swan Creek Protected Area is located near Terrace. It is situated on the south side of the Zymoetz (Copper) River and also on the south side of the Copper River Forest Service Road (approx. between 30 and 31 Km). The east side of the protected area is across from the confluence of Salmon Run Creek and the Zymoetz River.

Swan Creek Protected Area is accessed by the Copper River Forest Service Road, which begins off the east side of Highway 16, approximately 7 km east of Terrace. The forest service road runs along the south side of the Copper River. The protected area is located approx. between the 30 and 31 Km markers along the south side of the Copper River Forest Service Road.

The 1:50,000 scale topographic map for this area is map sheet number 103 I/8 (Chist Creek).

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Swan Creek Protected Area protects a small area of old growth forest. Areas on either side of the PA have been logged. The streams beside the Copper River Forest Service Road may contain fish and provide waterfowl habitat. There are no registered occurrences of provincially red or blue-listed species or plant communities in Swan Creek. However, adequate inventory data is lacking.

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Swan Creek Protected Area is within the traditional territory of the Kitselas Band of the Allied Tsimshian Tribes. The cultural features of the area have not been identified to BC Parks. There are no registered archeological sites in the protected area and no Indian Reserves within a 5 km radius.

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This protected area was recommended for protection as a result of the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan. The role of Swan Creek Protected Area is to protect a small, steep, unlogged watershed with a waterfall. The area provides a nice viewscape for anglers on the Zymoetz (Copper) River.

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Beavers, river otters, moose and waterfowl can be present in the waterway on the south side of the Copper River Forest Service Road.

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Until risks to public safety have been assessed and engagement with First Nations has been concluded, the newly discovered cave and surrounding area is closed to public access as per the Directors Order [PDF].

Any member of the public in contravention of Order is subject to the following:

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Wells Gray Park is a spectacular destination hidden in the Cariboo Mountains of east-central British Columbia. Famed for its old-growth rainforest, lush alpine meadows, and many waterfalls, Wells Gray offers an extraordinary range of outdoor attractions.

Take a virtual tour of Wells Gray Park

Popular activities include:

Look on this page for general information about Wells Gray Park, including camping policies, things to do, and facilities available. For detailed information about some of the most popular areas in the park, visit the separate webpages listed below.

Backcountry areas

The term ‘backcountry’ refers to any area more than 1 km from a highway or park road. Wells Gray Park offers many backcountry hiking trails and user-maintained campsites for multi-day hikes.

Learn more on the Wells Gray Park: Backcountry areas page

Clearwater/Azure Marine

The area around Clearwater and Azure lakes is popular with canoeists, kayakers, and motorboaters. There are boat-access campsites on both lakes. Boat tours are available, offering opportunities to view the many waterfalls along the lakeshores.

Learn more on the Clearwater/Azure Marine page

Clearwater River

An isolated area along the Clearwater River features some of the park’s most spectacular scenery. This area offers opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Three companies provide rafting adventures on the river.

Learn more on the Clearwater River page

Corridor 

The Wells Gray Corridor area includes the Pyramid and Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek campgrounds, which are vehicle accessible. For more information, see the camping section.

The Corridor area offers hiking trails and spectacular views along the main road from the park entrance to Clearwater Lake. During the summer, this area of the park has a concession managed by the park operator.

Learn more on the Corridor area page

Mahood Lake

At the southwestern tip of Wells Gray, Mahood Lake is another beautiful destination. It includes a quiet, family-oriented campground as well as more remote marine campsites and is noted for its fishing opportunities.

Learn more on the Mahood Lake page

Murtle Lake

Murtle Lake is world-renowned as the largest canoe-only lake in North America. It offers pristine waters and 100 km of shoreline in a remote location. Canoe-in campsites are available along the shore.

Learn more on the Murtle Lake webpage

Spahats Creek

The day-use area at Spahats Creek is noted for its waterfall and panoramic view of the Clearwater Valley. This is a truly peaceful destination, despite being just 10 km north of Clearwater.

Learn more on the Spahats Creek page

Trophy Mountain

The Trophy Mountain area covers approximately 6,900 hectares of Wells Gray Park. Many visitors are attracted to the area by its spectacular wildflowers. It also offers opportunities for day-hiking and overnight backcountry trips.

Learn more on the Trophy Mountain page

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Core area

Wells Gray Park’s core area includes many popular campgrounds, day-use sites, and backcountry trails. The Wells Gray core includes the Corridor, Clearwater/Azure Marine, Clearwater River, Spahats Creek, and Trophy Mountain areas. You can access these areas off Highway 5 at Clearwater.

The road to Helmcken Falls, a popular spot in the lower Corridor, is open year-round. But, in winter, some parking areas in the lower Corridor may be unusable. Find a plowed parking area and hike to your destination from there. The road to Clearwater Lake and the upper Corridor is closed mid-December to mid-May.

Murtle Lake area

You can access Murtle Lake off Highway 5 at Blue River. Drive 27 km west on a narrow, winding gravel road to find the Murtle Lake parking lot. From the parking lot, you can hike a 2.5 km level trail, which leads to a canoe launch. This trail is suitable for canoe carts.

Mahood Lake area

The Mahood Lake area is at the south-western tip of Wells Gray Park. Access to this area is a considerable distance from the park’s other popular areas. You can access the Mahood Lake area via Highway 24, either from Highway 97 near 100 Mile House or from Highway 5 at Little Fort.

For more details, see the page for the area you are visiting:

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Wells Gray Park includes a variety of interesting topographical features. Extinct volcanoes, lava beds, mineral springs, glaciers, old-growth forests, and alpine meadows are some of the park’s natural attractions.

The park is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, including Helmcken, Spahats, Moul and Dawson falls. Dense forest cover characterizes the park’s lower elevations, with Douglas fir, western red cedar, and hemlock.

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Established on November 28, 1939, Wells Gray Park was named for Arthur Wellsley Gray, BC Minister of Lands, 1933-1941. Since then, several land additions have been incorporated. These include the Clearwater River Corridor and Trophy Mountain additions, both designated in April 1996.

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Wells Gray is noted for a wide variety of wildlife. This includes black and grizzly bear, wolf, cougar, lynx, bobcat, wolverine, moose, deer, mountain goat, and caribou. Smaller mammals live here too, including fisher, marten, mink, weasel, and squirrel. A wide variety of waterfowl also live in the park.

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Notice to Park Visitors

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The spill response at Zuciarte Channel in Bligh Island Park is complete. A Canadian Coast Guard Marine Notice for the site remains in effect:
\n http://www.spillresponsebc.ca/marinenotice/

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This park encompasses the southern portion of Bligh Island, Villaverde Islands, Pantoja Islands, Verdia Island, Vernaci Island and Spouter Island in Nootka Sound. This area is a very popular recreational destination for anglers, boaters and kayakers, who paddle amongst the many scenic islands in the Spanish Pilot Group. Bligh Island contains mature coastal forests and marine ecosystems and offers sheltered anchorage with deep bays in the lee of numerous forested islands.

Nootka Sound has a colourful history with First Nations heritage and European exploration and settlement. First Nation peoples have occupied Nootka Sound for at least 4,000 years, enjoying the area’s bountiful natural resources. 

The park is rich in archeological sites. Bligh Island is named for Captain Bligh, the British Navy captain who sailed here with Captain James Cook in 1778. Resolute Cove on Bligh Island is named after Captain Cook’s ship and a cairn on the southeast cove of the island commemorates their landing. The area subsequently became a major centre for international fur trading.

Beautiful Bligh Island offers rustic beach camping in a user-maintained area on Charlie’s Beach. This site has a pit toilet. Numerous other undeveloped wilderness sites can be found in the Spanish Pilot Group of Islands, however no facilities are provided in these areas.

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Bligh Island is located in Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Access to the park is by boat only. Closest boat launches are at Cougar Creek, Tuta Marina and Gold River. Boaters can reference marine chart #3675 for more details on this area.

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Resolution Cove on Bligh Island is named after Captain James Cook’s ship, which brought him to Bligh Island in 1778. The area became a major centre for international fur trading. The park contains known archaeological sites.

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Nootka Sound has a colourful history with First Nations heritage and European exploration and settlement. First Nation peoples have occupied Nootka Sound for at least 4,000 years, enjoying the area’s bountiful natural resources. The park is rich in archeological sites. 

The park is also significant for the beginning of British Columbia’s post-contact history. Bligh Island is named for Captain Bligh, the British Navy captain who sailed here with Captain James Cook in 1778. Captain Cook first took his ships into a small cove on Bligh Island after a storm for repairs. He named it Resolution Cove after his flagship. While anchored in the cove, he made formal contact with natives in the village at Yuquot, or Friendly Cove. The area subsequently became a major center for international fur trading. Today, Yuquot is a National Historic Site.

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Visitors to Bligh island and Nootka Sound are likely to spot a variety of marine life, including gray whales, killer whales, seals, sea lions and sea otters, as well as waterfowl, Bald eagles, black bears, wolves and deer.

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In May 2019, BC Parks closed the Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy after two landslides from Joffre Peak heavily impacted the Cerise Creek watershed within the Conservancy.

BC Parks has reassessed the closure and the closure area has been amended. Public access is not permitted within the immediate slide path as outlined in red on the map posted on the Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy website. There is one temporary route located at the midpoint of the landslide track. This route is unmaintained and is not a designated trail. The time crossing the path must be minimized. The remaining areas of the Conservancy are now open to public access.

The Keith Flavelle Hut (Keith’s Hut) is outside the closure area.

Signage has been posted at the trailheads and on the conservancy website.

BC Parks will be conducting a further assessment of the closure area in 2021.

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Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this ecological reserve. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.

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Clayhurst Ecological Reserve was established to conserve grassland and aspen grove communities on rugged slopes along the Peace River.

Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education. They are not intended for outdoor recreation. However, this ecological reserve is open to the public for non-destructive activities like hiking, nature observation and photography. 

Consumptive activities like hunting, fishing, camping, or foraging are prohibited. Motorized vehicles are not allowed.

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A detailed description of this ecological reserve is available to support education and research.

Research and educational activities require a permit. 

Apply for a permit

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Please be advised the trail up to the Holliday Creek Arch is in very bad shape with windfall, washouts and several areas where detours are required. Travel is not recommended unless you are prepared for these conditions.

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Holliday Creek Arch Protected Area was created through the efforts of the Robson Valley Land and Resource Management Plan and the Protected Areas Strategy. 

This small, 395-hectare protected area showcases a magnificent natural stone arch, a very rare feature of provincial significance. Over of 80 m wide and 18 m high, this arch spans a steep, rocky gully. Mountain goats frequent this area, providing visitors an opportunity to view one of the most interesting geological features in the province, and a chance to see mountain goats in their natural habitat.

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This small, 395-hectare protected area is located between the communities of Dunster and McBride, north of Highway 16. There is no road access.

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Located within the western ranges of the southern Rocky Mountains, Elk Lakes Park is an easily accessible wilderness park. It boasts outstanding sub-alpine landscapes, remnant glaciers, rugged peaks, and productive lakes.

Elk Lakes offers a variety of hiking experiences, including some maintained trails that are appropriate for all family members with some experience in backcountry hiking.

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Trail conditions report [PDF]

Learn more about backcountry safety in our backcountry guide.

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Elk Lakes Park is located in southeastern BC, about 104 kilometres north of Sparwood. Turn off Highway 3 at Sparwood and go north on Highway 43 until you reach the community of Elkford, a distance of 35 kilometres. 

From here, travel the gravel road on the west side of the Elk River. Approximately 47 kilometres north of Elkford the road crosses the Elk River and joins the Kananaskis Power Line Road. It is 5.8 kilometres from the crossing to the Cadorna Creek trailhead. The Elk Lakes trailhead is a further 16.1 kilometres.

Driving time from Sparwood to the park is approximately two hours. Access to the park is also possible from Alberta’s adjoining Peter Lougheed Park. 

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Much of the park is above treeline. At lower elevations, alpine fir, Engleman spruce, and lodgepole pine predominate, interspersed with juniper, twinberry, false azalea, white rhododendron, and buffalo berry. Yellow violets, foam flowers, and bunchberries add a touch of colour. The meadows are alive with scrub birch, cinque foil, Saskatoon berry and gooseberry. Alpine flowers such as fireweed, castilleja, blue violet, elephant’s head, and giant ragwort splash the area with vivid displays of colour. 

Flowers, trees, and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage. Please do not damage or remove them. The area surrounding the Elk Lakes is a mature old growth forest and includes dead snags that provide excellent habitat for cavity-dwelling birds and small mammals.

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The wildlife at lower elevations includes scores of red squirrels and snowshoe hares. Beavers reside near the Elk Lakes and upper reaches of Cadorna Creek. Elk, white-tailed deer, and moose frequent the meadows throughout the park. Occasionally a mountain goat, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, grizzly bear or black bear may be seen by the observant visitor. Birdlife is common in the area. While hiking or sitting quietly, one might see spruce grouse, wrens, juncos, snipe, flickers, or the Clark’s nutcracker. A variety of waterfowl is transient in the lake areas, as are osprey and blue herons.

Learn more about wildlife safety.

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The park addition is located on the Chemainus River, approximately 3km northwest of Duncan on southern Vancouver Island. This park is cooperatively managed by the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Services and facilities may differ from those offered in other BC Parks.

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The nearest communities are Duncan and Cowichan.

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Surrounded by a buffer of mature, second-growth forest, Chemainus River Park is home to Roosevelt elk, who use the river as a corridor, and black bears, cougars and wolves, who forage along the riverbanks. The river is home to coho salmon and steelhead. Found in the river above Copper Canyon, the steelhead are a spring “race” with a summer run. Since all steelhead are stopped at the canyon, the deep pools of the upper river are ideally suited to the production of steelhead. The river also has numerous sensitive ecosystems related to the floodplain and riparian vegetation.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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Chemainus River Park lies within the traditional territories of the Nanaimo First Nation, the Chemainus First Nation, the Cowichan Indian Band and the Cowichan Tribes. Traditional uses include fishing, berry picking and bark stripping. The remnants of an old railway grade in the park is also of historic importance.

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Chemainus River Park was established on December 30, 1959.

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The nearest communities are Duncan and Cowichan.

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Surrounded by a buffer of mature, second-growth forest, Chemainus River Park is home to Roosevelt elk, who use the river as a corridor, and black bears, cougars and wolves, who forage along the riverbanks. The river is home to coho salmon and steelhead. Found in the river above Copper Canyon, the steelhead are a spring “race” with a summer run. Since all steelhead are stopped at the canyon, the deep pools of the upper river are ideally suited to the production of steelhead. The river also has numerous sensitive ecosystems related to the floodplain and riparian vegetation.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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Chemainus River Park lies within the traditional territories of the Nanaimo First Nation, the Chemainus First Nation, the Cowichan Indian Band and the Cowichan Tribes. Traditional uses include fishing, berry picking and bark stripping. The remnants of an old railway grade in the park is also of historic importance.

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Chemainus River Park was established on December 30, 1959.

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General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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Chemainus River Park lies within the traditional territories of the Nanaimo First Nation, the Chemainus First Nation, the Cowichan Indian Band and the Cowichan Tribes. Traditional uses include fishing, berry picking and bark stripping. The remnants of an old railway grade in the park is also of historic importance.

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Chemainus River Park was established on December 30, 1959.

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Gitnadoiks River Park is located in the heart of the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains. 

The Kitimat Ranges are characterized by dome-like granite mountains with many sheer bare faces and numerous waterfalls. Elevations within the park range from about 100 metres in the valley bottom to about 1,800 metres on the surrounding ridges and peaks.

Angling enthusiasts should take note of the excellent sport fishing opportunities available in the park. At least 13 species of fish occur in the area, including Pacific salmon (five species), rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden char, and mountain whitefish. A jetboat is needed to travel upstream on the Gitnadoix River.

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The park is located approximately 50 km west of Terrace on the south side of the Skeena River. The closest boat launch is located at Exchamsiks River Park. The closest communities are Terrace (50 km east of the park), Port Edward (80 km west of the park) and Prince Rupert (90 km west of the park).

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Nestled along the Coldstream Valley bordering the District of Coldstream, this fine example of North Okanagan grassland is dotted with ponderosa pine and groves of Douglas fir. The spring wildflower show is truly spectacular. The largely undeveloped park has an all season appeal to those interested in its natural setting.

A variety of animals, birds and reptiles and plant life reside in a mosaic of grassland communities. To date, 432 varieties of vascular plants have been identified in the park, rare for such a small area. This peaceful park is ideal for the study and appreciation of natural history, all year-round.

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Located 8 km south of Vernon city centre off Highway 6.

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Ponderosa pine and groves of Douglas fir are found in the northern portion of the Park, while Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock dominate the area south of Cosens Bay. To date, 432 varieties of vascular plants have been identified in the park, a rare find in such a small area. Included is the red-listed Flat-topped broom-rape. The grasslands above Cosens Bay are part of an ecosystem that is rapidly disappearing in the Okanagan Valley. Kalamalka Lake is one of a handful of unique bodies of water known as marl lakes. When the lake warms in summer, calcium carbonate, or limestone, forms crystals that reflect sunlight and create its distinctive blue and green colours.

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The grasslands and bluffs of the park were traditionally used by the Okanagan Nation. Kekuli pits and six sites of lithic artifacts are located in the park along with evidence of small village clusters of pit houses and a larger cultural village. As well, Cosens Bay was the site of a World War Two mortar practice range.

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Established September 11, 1975. In 2008, Kalamalka Lake Protected Area (2,223 hectares) became part of Kalamalka Lake Park. The park now encompasses an area of 3,218 hectares.

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There is an abundance of rare and endangered wildlife in this park. White-tailed deer, mule deer, mink, bobcat, black bear, cougar, coyote and red fox occur in the park. Blue-listed mammals include the Western harvest mouse and Townsend’s big-eared bat. A great spot for birdwatchers, the park provides habitat for the Canada goose, canyon wren, white-throated swift, Western screech owl and flammulated owl, all of which are blue-listed species. The variety of reptiles here is vast, including pacific rubber boa, western rattlesnake, western yellow-bellied racer, gopher snake, northeastern garter snake, common garter snake, western painted turtle, Great Basin spadefoot toad, and northern alligator lizard. There is even a unique insect, the green hairstreak.

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Cape Scott Park is a truly magnificent area of rugged coastal wilderness that is located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, 563 kilometres from Victoria. Established in 1973 and named after the site of a lighthouse that has guided mariners since 1960, Cape Scott is characterized by more than 115 kilometres of scenic ocean frontage, including about 30 kilometres of spectacular remote beaches.

The park stretches from Shushartie Bay in the east, then westward around Cape Scott and south to San Josef Bay. Rocky promontories, salt marshes and jagged headlands punctuate the fine-textured, white-sand beaches. The most impressive of these beaches, Nels Bight, stretches more than 2,400 metres long and 210 metres wide at low tide, and is one of the park’s most popular camping destinations. Other significant beaches include San Josef Bay, Guise Bay, Experiment Bight, Lowrie Bay and Nissen Bight.

Visitors can choose between a day hike or a backpacking excursion to explore the sandy beaches, rainforests, and lowland bogs and muskeg of this wilderness park.

Special Features

Cape Scott Park is home to sea stacks, which visitors can access at low tide. The eastern portion of the park contains a number of estuaries that are accessible only by boat. Cape Scott is also fortunate to have some excellent examples of old-growth forest, including Sitka Spruce in excess of three metres in diameter, and Western Red Cedar of similar sizes. Examples of these trees can be found throughout the park, including on the easy hike to San Josef Beach. About 20 minutes north of the Eric Lake campsite is a Sitka Spruce that measures more than seven metres in circumference. This is a popular spot for hikers to stop and absorb their surroundings, as well as take photographs.

Cape Scott Lighthouse

The lighthouse and the cape are outside the park boundary and are private property belonging to the Department of National Defence. The old trail and foghorn were built during World War Two by DND staff to give access to the beach etc. but as the old structures, boardwalk and suspension bridges deteriorated, they became dangerous and were removed by the federal government. BC Parks is not responsible for this trail and not allowed to trespass on this private property.

Tourist Facilities and Information

Even though Cape Scott is a wilderness park, a variety of tourist facilities are located nearby in Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Holberg and Port Alice. Accommodation in these communities is limited, so reservations are recommended. Consult the Accommodation and Campground Directory published by Tourism British Columbia for names, addresses and other pertinent information. Some links that may be helpful:

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Access

Logging trucks are present on the gravel access road from Port Hardy to the Cape Scott trail head. Drive with caution and lights on at all times. Always yield to logging trucks and be mindful of pull outs. It is best to pull to the side of the road and let trucks pass.

The following links are the park use permit holders with permission to transport visitors to and from the park:

Wildlife Safety

Visitors should be prepared to encounter bears and wolves throughout Cape Scott.

Read the bear safety guidelines and the wolf safety guidelines.

Hiking and Camping

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National Topographic Series maps, scale 1:50,000, Index No. 102, Sheets i/9 and i/16 cover the Cape Scott area. These maps are available from most map retailers in British Columbia.

Cape Scott is a hike-in park, located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. The only parking lot within the park, located near the southeast corner, provides easy access to the Cape Scott and San Josef Bay Trailhead. The lot, which is located 64 kilometres west of Port Hardy, can be reached by driving on a combination of public highways and private, active logging roads.

Port Hardy is the northern terminus of Highway 19, which connects with Vancouver Island communities south to Victoria, it is also the southern terminus of the British Columbia Ferries service to Prince Rupert. Port Hardy is also served by regularly scheduled air and bus lines. The community of Winter Harbour is another settlement southwest of the park that offers tourist amenities, RV campsites, fuel and a general store.

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Upland areas of the park are forested with red and yellow cedar, lodge pole pine, hemlock and true fir. The rugged coastline of the park is dominated by concentrations of old-growth Sitka spruce A thick undergrowth is made up mostly of salal, salmonberry, evergreen huckleberry, and fern. The highest point in Cape Scott Park is Mt. St. Patrick, which rises 422 metres above sea level. Eric Lake, at 44 hectares, is the largest body of fresh water.

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Three native peoples, the Tlatlasikwala, Nakumgilisala, and Yutlinuk, shared the Cape Scott area prior to white settlement. The Yutlinuk of the Scott Islands died out in the early 1800s. The Nakumgilisala and Tlatlasikwala amalgamated in the mid-1850s and moved to Hope Island, where they remained until 1954. That year, numbering only 32, they joined with the Koskimo people and moved to Quatsino Sound. Today they are known collectively as the Nahwitti. They have six reserves, three of which are within the boundaries of Cape Scott Park.

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Cape Scott was named in 1786 in honour of David Scott, a Bombay merchant who was one of the principal backers of a trading voyage to this area. The naming was done by Captain Guise and Captain Lowrie of, respectively, the Experiment and the Captain Cook. Remote and inhospitable, the history of Cape Scott has been shaped by its heavy rainfalls and violent windstorms.

Cultural buffs will appreciate the rich history of the area, which was first inhabited by the Nahwitti people prior to white settlement.

Danish Pioneers

From 1897 to 1907 the first white settlement attempt was made at Cape Scott. The settlers were Danes, mostly from Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota, they were hoping to establish an ethnic community around Hansen Lagoon and Fisherman Bay. The colony hoped to subsist initially on fishing until the government followed through on its agreement to build a road from Fisherman Bay to San Josef River and on to Holberg. This road was to provide the link necessary so that the settlers would be able to get their beef and dairy products to market. Unfortunately the road never materialized. The colony struggled to survive by fishing and trapping mink, river otter, and beaver for their pelts. Eventually the trapping petered out and the men were forced to leave to fish at Rivers Inlet or to work in mines or logging camps. By 1907, the settlers had acknowledged the failure of their colony and plans were made for departure. Today, little remains of the Danish settlement except the names (Nels Bight, Hansen Lagoon, Frederiksen Point) and a few fragile buildings and other man-made relics.

The population of the area between Cape Scott and Holberg numbered less than 60 in 1909. By 1913, another wave of settlers had arrived from Washington State, the prairie provinces, Eastern Canada and Europe to occupy land available for pre-emption. Many of these settlers established themselves in homes vacated by the Danes near Hansen Lagoon. Others took up land and built homes at Fisherman Bay and San Josef Bay. The population of the second settlement peaked at over 1,000, then began a slow decline as the new residents encountered the same hardships as the Danes had experienced. Conscription in 1917 for service in the First World War brought an end to this second community and soon Cape Scott was virtually deserted again. 

Requirements of national security during the Second World War led to the construction of a small radar station at Cape Scott in 1942, which remained in operation until 1945. Today, remnants of human activity can be seen throughout Cape Scott Park. Please be careful when exploring historic sites. Rusting tools and implements, dilapidated buildings and old wells can be hazardous. Please do not remove artifacts or disturb sites.

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Hansen Lagoon is a stopping place for Canada geese and a variety of wildfowl traveling the Pacific Flyway. The ubiquitous gull and other sea birds frequent the shoreline. Coastal black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, black bears, cougars, and wolves are found in the forested and open uplands. Seals, sea lions, sea otters, killer whales, and gray whales all inhabit the waters offshore. Visitors to San Josef Bay will often see river otters and mink in the river and estuary, as well as Canada geese, common merganser and, in the winter, Trumpeter swans.

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Kennedy Lake Park is a popular day-use destination for lake and beach-based recreation. This park is comprised of two sites along the south shore of Kennedy Lake, adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Visitors come to swim, kayak, fish and windsurf at this beautiful park. A number of small creeks under the highway offer spawning and rearing habitat for several species of fish. In the fall it is possible to view beach spawning of sockeye. Black bears are common at this time.

Due to the steep-sided mountains surrounding Kennedy Lake, the largest body of fresh water on Vancouver Island, winds whip up across the main part of the lake and Clayoquot Arm with little warning, requiring extreme caution by paddlers and boaters.

Facilities at this day-use only park include a small picnic area, pit toilets and a small rustic boat launch suitable for car tops only.

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Kennedy Lake is located adjacent to Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This park is comprised of two sites along the south shore of Kennedy Lake, adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The park is located on Hwy 4, 8km east of the Pacific Rim Hwy/Hwy 4 junction. Nearby communities include Tofino and Ucluelet.

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This area has been inhabited for thousands of years by the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation. In the 1900s, settlers came to the area and fishing and logging became viable industries. Today, tourism is strong, encompassing wildlife viewing, sports fishing, kayaking, wilderness camping and other activities. The connection of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples to this land is a vital, driving force, and it is equally important for visitors to respect this connection.

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Illegal parking has become a safety issue at Porteau Cove Park, with vehicles blocking access for emergency response and people parking along the highway. Thank you for making a visit to Porteau Cove safe for everyone.

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Situated on the most southerly fjord in North America, Porteau Cove Provincial Park features waterfront campsites with a view over Howe Sound to the mountains beyond. An old ship has been sunk to provide interest for scuba divers and to attract marine life. There are special facilities for divers. Adjacent train tracks are active and occasional noise disturbance may occur.

Take a virtual tour of Porteau Cove Park

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Special notes

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38km north of Vancouver on Hwy 99, 20km south of Squamish, 8.5km south of Britannia Beach. Nearby communities include Brackendale and Lions Bay.

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All campsite reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations service. When reservations are not available, campsites are first come, first served.

Campsite reservations

This park is reservable year-round and is usually full during good weather.

Marine fees

There are two low tide markers near the floating dock which are not mooring buoys and mark very shallow water. Anchoring is prohibited within the park boundary.

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You are visiting the intertidal home of hundreds of living plants and animals. Please protect your marine resources by leaving them as you find them.

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Porteau is from the French porte d'eau, which means 'Water’s Gate'. The name dates from 1908 when John F. Deeks began mining the extensive sand and gravel deposits here to supply Vancouver. 

A small community of employees lived here until the beginning of the depression, enjoying good housing, a schoolhouse, tennis courts, and daily ferry service from the Union Steamship Company. These ferries, Lady Cynthia and Lady Cecilia, operated between Vancouver and Squamish until the railway (then the Pacific Great Eastern) was extended from Squamish into North Vancouver.

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Alice Lake Park is situated off Highway 99, approximately 13km north of Squamish and 71km north of the Lions Gate Bridge in North Vancouver.

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Make a reservation

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The maps provided on this page are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Alice Lake, was named for the wife of Charles Rose, who settled in the district in about 1888. It was a popular recreation spot for local residents even before the park was established in 1956.

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Small mammals, such as squirrels, chipmunks, and raccoons, and birds, such as stellar’s jays, crows, and osprey, can often be seen.

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Kakwa Park showcases ice-clad mountains, extensive alpine meadows and a section of the Continental Divide. The main physical features include Kakwa Lake as well as Mount Sir Alexander and Mount Ida, both of which reach over 3000 meters in elevation.

The summer activities available at this park include camping, hiking, fishing, and horseback trips. Winter activities include snowmobiling and wilderness ski tours. 

The wide range of species diversity gives excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing. Visitors interested in photography will appreciate the incredible beauty of the remote area. Winter visitors should note limited access routes apply.

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Kakwa Park, together with Kakwa Wildlands Park and Willmore Wilderness Park in Alberta, make up the first interprovincial park for B.C. and Alberta called “Kakwa Willmore Interprovincial Park.” Here is more information on the Alberta parks:

Access

While travelling on the Walker Creek Forest Service Road (FSR), attention is required to navigate the surface as it is uneven, rutted, slippery and very rough. The road is not recommended for anything other than a 4x4, high clearance vehicle, and drivers familiar with this type of vehicle operation. 

Walker Creek access road condition up to Bastille Creek (km 75) varies. From Bastille Creek Bridge to Kakwa Lake is approximately 29km. Any commercial air charter must hold a valid Park Use Permit to land (on water or grounds) within BC Parks.

Road AccessVehicle Type / Bikes Permitted
From BCWalker Creek Forest Road to Bastille Creek

All motorized vehicles permitted (high clearance, 4x4 vehicles are best suited)

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Bastille Creek to Kakwa Park Boundary (Buchanan Creek)

Off-Road Vehicles (such as ATVs, or other ORVs as defined under the Off-Road Vehicle Act)

Mountain bikes and all e-bikes (Class 1, 2, and 3)

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Park Boundary to Kakwa Lake along the Tote Road

Mountain bikes and Class 1 e-bikes

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Any other trail within the park

Hiking and some horseback riding

No mountain bikes or e-bikes permitted

From AlbertaLick Creek to Kakwa FallsAll motorized vehicles permitted (high clearance, 4x4 vehicles are best suited)
Kakwa Falls to Park BoundaryPlease refer to Alberta Parks
Park Boundary to Kakwa Lake along the Tote Road

Hiking or horseback riding

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Any other trail within the park

Hiking and some horseback riding

No mountain bikes or e-bikes permitted

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Kakwa Park is located approximately 70km north of McBride in British Columbia. It can be accessed from McBride in B.C., Grand Prairie in Alberta, or by air charter. The closest communities are McBride, Prince George and Valemount.

 

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Wildlife species found in Kakwa include grizzly and black bear, caribou, moose, deer, elk, wolves, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goat, wolverine, porcupine, and marten.

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Located north of Harrison Hot Springs, Sasquatch Park is characterized by a series of pocket lakes, a unique second-growth and birch forest, and scenic mountain ridges.

Hicks Lake and Deer Lake are ideal for motorboating and canoeing, while Trout Lake provides a tranquil fishing experience. Visitors can also enjoy camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.

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Swimmer’s itch may be present in Deer Lake, Hicks Lake and in Harrison Lake at Green Point day-use area. For more information on swimmer’s itch and other swimming-related health risks, see the staying safe page.

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Sasquatch Park is located off highway seven, six kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs. Follow the signs through Harrison Hot Springs and Green Point.

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All campsite and group camping reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. When reservations are not available, all campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.

Campsites

Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. To learn about booking a reservation, see the frontcountry camping page.

Groupsites

Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park. To learn about booking a groupsite, see the group camping page. 

Check-in

Your reservation is held until 11am the day after your scheduled arrival. If you do not occupy your site by this time, your reservation is cancelled. All fees are forfeited, and the park operator makes the site available for other visitors.

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Sasquatch Park was originally created by Order-in-Council in 1959. The park encompassed 20 hectares on the east side of Harrison Lake, a freshwater inland fjord. At that time, the park was named Green Point Park. In 1960, a picnic site was developed at the lakefront. The site included picnic tables, change houses, a pressurized water system, a boat launch, and parking for 200 cars. The adjacent lands containing Hicks, Deer, and Trout lakes were added in 1968 and the park was renamed Sasquatch Park after the legendary Bigfoot, who is alleged to have roamed the area.

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The diversity of habitats at Sasquatch Park supports a large variety of wildlife species including beavers, mountain goats, woodpeckers, warblers, and vireos. Several rare species have been observed in the park, including the bald eagle, tailed frog, and black petaltail dragonfly. The lakes and streams in the park provide excellent fish habitat for over 10 species of fish from the sturgeon, smelt, salmon, catfish, and stickleback families.

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Hamber Park comprises a portion of one of the world’s largest blocks of protected areas. The park was designated as part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is a remote wilderness area with few facilities. 

Over the past few years, BC Parks has been rehabilitating impacts of the past use at Fortress Lake. There is now a rustic campground and toilet at the east end of the lake and an air-accessed commercial fishing camp on Chisel Creek Fan (midway down the lake’s south shore). There are no other developed facilities, but several traditional campsites are identifiable along the north shore. 

An old trail to access these sites is in the process of being re-opened from the east end. At present, the easiest access to lake shore features is by renting a boat from the fishing camp. No other trails exist, but midway along the north shore Washout Creek provides a steep, rugged, but relatively open access to scenic alpine tarns. 

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The park is located 22 km from the trail head parking lot at Sunwapta Falls (Jasper National Park) to the campground at the east of Fortress Lake. The closest communities are Valemount and Jasper, Alberta.

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An old trail to access these sites is in the process of being re-opened from the east end. At present, the easiest access to lake shore features is by renting a boat from the fishing camp. No other trails exist, but midway along the north shore Washout Creek provides a steep, rugged, but relatively open access to scenic alpine tarns. 

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The park is located 22 km from the trail head parking lot at Sunwapta Falls (Jasper National Park) to the campground at the east of Fortress Lake. The closest communities are Valemount and Jasper, Alberta.

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There is no estimated time for repair or replacement of this bridge.
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Hamber Park comprises a portion of one of the world’s largest blocks of protected areas. The park was designated as part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is a remote wilderness area with few facilities. 

Over the past few years, BC Parks has been rehabilitating impacts of the past use at Fortress Lake. There is now a rustic campground and toilet at the east end of the lake and an air-accessed commercial fishing camp on Chisel Creek Fan (midway down the lake’s south shore). There are no other developed facilities, but several traditional campsites are identifiable along the north shore. 

An old trail to access these sites is in the process of being re-opened from the east end. At present, the easiest access to lake shore features is by renting a boat from the fishing camp. No other trails exist, but midway along the north shore Washout Creek provides a steep, rugged, but relatively open access to scenic alpine tarns. 

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The park is located 22 km from the trail head parking lot at Sunwapta Falls (Jasper National Park) to the campground at the east of Fortress Lake. The closest communities are Valemount and Jasper, Alberta.

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Any maps listed are for information only. They may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Vegetation around the lake is thick with spruce and balsam with a very heavy understory of false azalea and rhododendron.

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Hamber Park was named to honour the late Eric W. Hamber, the distinguished lieutenant-governor of B.C. from 1936 to 1941. With improved access in recent years, the park now sees 400 to 500 visitors annually.

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Beautiful and serene Pirates Cove Marine Park on De Courcy Island is a popular destination for boaters exploring the southern Gulf Islands. 

Located off Nanaimo on south Vancouver Island, the park protects a natural environment perfect for a variety of recreational activities, including kayaking, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, beach exploration and wildlife viewing. Pirates Cove Marine offers a sheltered anchorage for boaters, as well as two dinghy docks, one on either side of the cove.

This scenic marine park has a colourful natural and cultural history. Its settlement history ranges from extensive First Nations use to a homestead for the Aquarian Foundation, a religious cult led by Brother XII, who convinced 8,000 followers to give up their worldly possessions and follow him to De Courcy Island in the 1920s and early 1930s. 

Unusual sandstone rock formations line the shoreline at Pirates Cove. Several middens in the park indicate First Nations use of the land dating back more than 3,000 years. The largest of these shell refuse heaps underlies the present campground. 

Today, Pirates Cove Marine offers a variety of excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. This intertidal area is still abundant with a variety of shellfish and marine life.

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This park is marine accessible only. Adjacent to Pylades Channel on the southeast tip of DeCourcy Island. Beach area on Ruxton Passage is 16km southeast of Nanaimo on south Vancouver Island. It is accessible by boat through Dodd Narrows from Nanaimo up through the Gulf Islands from Victoria and Vancouver boaters would come through the Gabriola Passage. Boaters can reference marine chart #3475 for more information on this area. The closest communities are De Courcy Island, Nanaimo, Gabriola Island and Ladysmith.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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This island, like many of the Gulf Islands, contains an interesting mixture of plants – some coastal, and some more typically found in the dry interior of BC. Rocky Mountain Juniper, satin-flower and poison oak are all species that are much more widely-spread in the interior than they are on the coast, yet here, with De Courcy Island’s dry summers, they thrive.

This park protects one of the few coastal populations of Poison Oak. Stay on the trails to avoid brushing against this rash-inducing plant. Particularly impressive in June and early July are the large areas seen from the loop trail that are covered by Pipsissewa - a low-growing evergreen plant with leathery, shiny leaves and pink flowers. The stands on the east side of the park are unmatched elsewhere in the Gulf Islands.

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De Courcy Island was named after Michael de Courcy, captain of the HMS Pylades, a vessel that charted these waters from 1859-1861. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, De Courcy was the home of the Aquarian Foundation founded by the infamous Brother XII, a man described as “downright evil”, “The Great Beast” and the “blackest man to have ever lived”. Brother XII (aka Edward A. Wilson, among other names) was able to convince up to 8,000 followers that he was the Twelfth Master of Wisdom - part of a line of divine perfect masters from another world who would teach his faithful the mysteries of ancient Egypt and usher in a new age.

The amount of money donated to the foundation is legendary - people would give their entire life savings in support. The land purchased included De Courcy Island. A settlement was built on the north end of the island, with stories of having gun fortifications and rock shelters. Any excess money was said to have been converted to gold coins and sealed into glass jars and placed into cedar chests. No one knows what happened to this fortune - perhaps visitors to Pirates Cove (called Gospel Cove or The Haven in Brother XII’s time) sail over it every time they arrive! There are many books written about Brother XII - some fact, some fantasy, all intriguing.

In 1966, a 38 hectare portion of the island was acquired for a Provincial Marine Park with the assistance of the Council of British Columbia Yacht Clubs.

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The largest animals that use the island are black-tailed deer, which share the park with river otters, mink and raccoons. River otters are most easily seen in the early morning and a stroll around the Pylades Trail in the park will likely result in a sighting or two. Watch for areas of flattened grass that otters have used for slides or sun-bathing. Common marine mammals include harbour seals (year-round) and Steller’s and California sea lions (common from late August through the mid-May). The fortunate may catch glimpses of harbour porpoises or orcas, as well as Gray and Humpback whales in the summer.

Birdwatchers will find Wilson’s warblers, Pacific-slope flycatchers, Black oystercatchers, White crowned sparrows and other species breeding in the park. Bald eagles, Great blue herons and scores of others use the park for foraging and resting.

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Most sites previously closed for hazard trees resulting from a spruce beetle infestation have been made safe again and are re-opened. A few sites remain closed, please respect signage and stay out of closed areas.
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Pennask Lake Park is found found north of Peachland, in the Okanagan. The rainbow trout from the 1,450 metre high lake provide eggs for much of the provincial stocking program in the south-central interior. 

This area is can be difficult to access. The last portion of the road is rough and not suited for most recreational vehicles. Four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended.

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Pennask Lake is approximately 50km northwest of Peachland. The user-maintained campsite is accessed from the Coquihalla Connector (highway 97C).  The 19km of forest service roads are not built or maintained to the same standards as paved public roadways, and certainly not suited for most recreational vehicles.

Travel at your own risk and drive with caution at all times. The last 7km are very rough. Travel will require a 4WD vehicle and high clearance, and will take most vehicles about 35 to 45 minutes. Early in the season or after heavy rains the road will have very large and deep puddles, as much as 12 metres long and near one metre deep.

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The Pennask Lake fishery is the dominant resource value. Producing 3 to 5 million native rainbow trout eggs annually and roughly 40% of the provincial hatchery needs, the fishery is considered vital for the provincial fish culture program. The Pennask Lake fishery is particularly valuable since its large spawning runs peak around two or three weeks later than other runs, allowing flexibility in the hatching process to maximize hatchery outputs. Along with the egg collection program, the fishery is considered to be of provincial significance for its outstanding sport fishing.

There is an extensive low lying upland at the south end of the park which tends to be wet and covered by heavy spruce forest with dense shrub growth of Labrador tea, twinberry and white rhododendron. Sloping upland and elevated benches on the east side of the park have relatively open spruce and pine forests with soopalallie and grouseberry shrub cover. Eskers, particularly to the north of the park, are evidence of the most recent period of glacial retreat.

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Established January 23, 1975.

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Due to the current popularity of the area, food storage is limited and only available at the main campground. Visitors must store their food in a bear proof canister away from their tent.
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Just north of Squamish, this new protected area includes the former Lake Lovely Water Recreation Area. Scenic Lake Lovely Water is located at over 1100 metres above sea level. The mountain ranges are predominantly made up of stable granite rock and expansive glaciers.

This area provides excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, mountaineering and advanced backcountry skiing. This is a remote wilderness area with limited access and there are no facilities at this park.

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Aircraft restrictions

Voluntary Flight Guidelines (designated no-flight and minimum altitude pathways) are in place to minimize negative interactions between wildlife, humans, and aircraft. Aircraft operators should familiarize themselves with the geo-referenced map [PDF]. Contact parkinfo@gov.bc.ca to view the Voluntary Flight Guidelines or to obtain additional shapefiles for navigation.

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The trail to Lake Lovely Water is located on the west side of the Squamish River and can only be accessed by watercraft. The trailhead itself starts on private property and is unmarked for the first two kilometers. Access to the river from the east side is on the traditional lands of the Squamish First Nation and permission should be sought to cross.

The following companies currently have a Park Use Permit to provide air taxi service:

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Access is from the west side of the Squamish River. The east side of the river is First Nations land and BC Parks does not recommend using the dirt road to access the trailhead due to land use issues. Use of the cable car is also prohibited. Helicopter and boat services are available, see the Location section below for further details.
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Just north of Squamish, this new protected area includes the former Lake Lovely Water Recreation Area. Scenic Lake Lovely Water is located at over 1100 metres above sea level. The mountain ranges are predominantly made up of stable granite rock and expansive glaciers.

This area provides excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, mountaineering and advanced backcountry skiing. This is a remote wilderness area with limited access and there are no facilities at this park.

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Aircraft restrictions

Voluntary Flight Guidelines (designated no-flight and minimum altitude pathways) are in place to minimize negative interactions between wildlife, humans, and aircraft. Aircraft operators should familiarize themselves with the geo-referenced map [PDF]. Contact parkinfo@gov.bc.ca to view the Voluntary Flight Guidelines or to obtain additional shapefiles for navigation.

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The trail to Lake Lovely Water is located on the west side of the Squamish River and can only be accessed by watercraft. The trailhead itself starts on private property and is unmarked for the first two kilometers. Access to the river from the east side is on the traditional lands of the Squamish First Nation and permission should be sought to cross.

The following companies currently have a Park Use Permit to provide air taxi service:

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Park Visitors are advised to either bring their own potable water or boil water prior to consumption. Interior Health advises the following:

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BC Parks is working with Interior Health and our Capital program and hopes to develop a new drinking water source at the Park in the near future. Unfortunately this will take some time. Please consult this web page for future updates.

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A quiet destination campground for families and for fishing - on the western end of Mahood Lake, the only lake in Wells Gray that isn’t glacier fed and so it warms up enough for pleasant swimming! 

For the angler, the lake holds Kokanee, whitefish, burbot, Rainbow and lake trout. For anglers who want more excitement than lake trolling, the Canim and Mahood rivers, as well as several creeks, offer a multitude of opportunities for fly-casters. 

For visitors who just want to relax, there are several hundred metres of beach and a shelving foreshore which invites swimming, wading and sunbathing.

Special features

The special geology of this area has created three spectacular falls all within 30 minutes of this campground.

Special notes

The nearest public telephone is 16 km away, on the road to 100 Mile House.

Please help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after removing it from the lake.

Excessive noise is not permitted at any time. Please be considerate and observe the quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM. Do not operate generators unless authorized by park staff.

History

Mahood Lake was named for one of BC’s earliest surveyors, James Adams Mahood, who surveyed for the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1871 and 1891.

Cultural heritage

Traditional use by the Canim First Nations is indicated by the pictographs on the north and south shore bluffs of Mahood Lake.

Wildlife

Fish species in Mahood Lake include rainbow, lake trout, kokanee, whitefish and burbot. The Mahood Lake area is excellent habitat for deer, cougar, and black bear.

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Mahood Lake is located at the south-western tip of Wells Gray Park, accessed either via 88 km of paved and gravel roads from 100 Mile House and along the south shore of Canim Lake, or via 65 km of gravel road from the Interlakes corner on Hwy #24, or across TFL 18 via logging roads from Clearwater.

The nearest communities are 100 Mile House, Lone Butte, Interlakes, Bridge Lake, Hathaway Lake, Forest Grove, Canim Lake, and Sheridan Lake.

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Check the main Wells Gray Park page for the latest trail conditions report.

Weather is unpredictable, and sudden storms can produce 1-meter waves. Always wear a personal flotation device, watch the weather. Never try to outrun a storm – go directly to shore. Boats drawn up onto the beach in front of the campground can also be damaged in a bad storm.

Boaters must be aware of the strong current at the east end of Mahood Lake, and avoid boating near the outflow.
Viewpionts have safety fences installed for your protection. Fenced areas are potentially dangerous with sheer drops and crumbling edges. Use extreme caution and always remain behind the safety fences.

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Wells Gray Park is a spectacular destination hidden in the Cariboo Mountains of east-central British Columbia. Famed for its old-growth rainforest, lush alpine meadows, and many waterfalls, Wells Gray offers an extraordinary range of outdoor attractions.

Take a virtual tour of Wells Gray Park

Popular activities include:

Look on this page for general information about Wells Gray Park, including camping policies, things to do, and facilities available. For detailed information about some of the most popular areas in the park, visit the separate webpages listed below.

Backcountry areas

The term ‘backcountry’ refers to any area more than 1 km from a highway or park road. Wells Gray Park offers many backcountry hiking trails and user-maintained campsites for multi-day hikes.

Learn more on the Wells Gray Park: Backcountry areas page

Clearwater/Azure Marine

The area around Clearwater and Azure lakes is popular with canoeists, kayakers, and motorboaters. There are boat-access campsites on both lakes. Boat tours are available, offering opportunities to view the many waterfalls along the lakeshores.

Learn more on the Clearwater/Azure Marine page

Clearwater River

An isolated area along the Clearwater River features some of the park’s most spectacular scenery. This area offers opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Three companies provide rafting adventures on the river.

Learn more on the Clearwater River page

Corridor 

The Wells Gray Corridor area includes the Pyramid and Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek campgrounds, which are vehicle accessible. For more information, see the camping section.

The Corridor area offers hiking trails and spectacular views along the main road from the park entrance to Clearwater Lake. During the summer, this area of the park has a concession managed by the park operator.

Learn more on the Corridor area page

Mahood Lake

At the southwestern tip of Wells Gray, Mahood Lake is another beautiful destination. It includes a quiet, family-oriented campground as well as more remote marine campsites and is noted for its fishing opportunities.

Learn more on the Mahood Lake page

Murtle Lake

Murtle Lake is world-renowned as the largest canoe-only lake in North America. It offers pristine waters and 100 km of shoreline in a remote location. Canoe-in campsites are available along the shore.

Learn more on the Murtle Lake webpage

Spahats Creek

The day-use area at Spahats Creek is noted for its waterfall and panoramic view of the Clearwater Valley. This is a truly peaceful destination, despite being just 10 km north of Clearwater.

Learn more on the Spahats Creek page

Trophy Mountain

The Trophy Mountain area covers approximately 6,900 hectares of Wells Gray Park. Many visitors are attracted to the area by its spectacular wildflowers. It also offers opportunities for day-hiking and overnight backcountry trips.

Learn more on the Trophy Mountain page

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Core area

Wells Gray Park’s core area includes many popular campgrounds, day-use sites, and backcountry trails. The Wells Gray core includes the Corridor, Clearwater/Azure Marine, Clearwater River, Spahats Creek, and Trophy Mountain areas. You can access these areas off Highway 5 at Clearwater.

The road to Helmcken Falls, a popular spot in the lower Corridor, is open year-round. But, in winter, some parking areas in the lower Corridor may be unusable. Find a plowed parking area and hike to your destination from there. The road to Clearwater Lake and the upper Corridor is closed mid-December to mid-May.

Murtle Lake area

You can access Murtle Lake off Highway 5 at Blue River. Drive 27 km west on a narrow, winding gravel road to find the Murtle Lake parking lot. From the parking lot, you can hike a 2.5 km level trail, which leads to a canoe launch. This trail is suitable for canoe carts.

Mahood Lake area

The Mahood Lake area is at the south-western tip of Wells Gray Park. Access to this area is a considerable distance from the park’s other popular areas. You can access the Mahood Lake area via Highway 24, either from Highway 97 near 100 Mile House or from Highway 5 at Little Fort.

For more details, see the page for the area you are visiting:

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Wells Gray Park includes a variety of interesting topographical features. Extinct volcanoes, lava beds, mineral springs, glaciers, old-growth forests, and alpine meadows are some of the park’s natural attractions.

The park is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, including Helmcken, Spahats, Moul and Dawson falls. Dense forest cover characterizes the park’s lower elevations, with Douglas fir, western red cedar, and hemlock.

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Established on November 28, 1939, Wells Gray Park was named for Arthur Wellsley Gray, BC Minister of Lands, 1933-1941. Since then, several land additions have been incorporated. These include the Clearwater River Corridor and Trophy Mountain additions, both designated in April 1996.

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Wells Gray is noted for a wide variety of wildlife. This includes black and grizzly bear, wolf, cougar, lynx, bobcat, wolverine, moose, deer, mountain goat, and caribou. Smaller mammals live here too, including fisher, marten, mink, weasel, and squirrel. A wide variety of waterfowl also live in the park.

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Spanning Spatsizi Plateau and the Skeena Mountains in northwestern B.C., Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park, is one of Canada’s largest parks. It offers visitors outstanding scenery and varied terrain. It is an excellent destination for backcountry hiking, photography, and nature study.

This park has significant ecological value and supports a large wildlife population. Surrounded by the park, Gladys Lake Ecological Reserve, provides a protected area in which wildlife and plants flourish. This allows for scientific research in an environment with very low human impact.

Parks and ecological reserves have different rules. For more information, see the Gladys Lake Ecological Reserve page.

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There are extremely limited facilities in Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park. The only BC Parks facilities in the park are at Cold Fish Lake Camp and some very rustic backcountry campgrounds. There are also private guide outfitter camps throughout the park.

Before your visit, leave a trip plan with a reliable person. Bring a satellite communication device (for example, SPOT, InReach, or a satellite phone) and a survival kit. Make sure you know how to use your satellite communication device to reach help in an emergency.

Cold weather, which may include rain and snow, is common throughout the summer months. Appropriate clothing and equipment are essential.

Stay safe in bear country

For more information on staying safe in bear country, see the bears section of the wildlife safety page.

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All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Motorboats

For information on canoeing and kayaking opportunities, please visit the Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park: Canoeing page.

Aircraft

In specific conditions, airplanes may be permitted to land in Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park. Whenever landing aircraft, take extreme care to preserve the park’s extraordinary landscape and ecosystem.

When flying or landing, keep your distance from all wildlife. Maintain a 500 m vertical or 1,500 m line-of-sight distance. Use terrain-masking techniques where the weather conditions make this impossible.

Take-offs and landings are not allowed in sensitive areas throughout Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park.

Landings may be allowed on some sensitive bodies of water if you have a letter of authorization. To get authorization, contact the area supervisor at 1-250-771-4591, extension 1. You need authorization to land on:

Any commercial air charter must hold a valid park-use permit to land on water or ground within BC Parks. Three air charter companies are currently permitted to land in Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park:

The airstrip at Cold Fish Lake Camp is unmaintained. Avoid this airstrip except in emergencies.

For information on using aircraft in BC Parks, see these parts of the Park, Conservancy, and Recreation Area Regulation:

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Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park is approximately 500 km north of Smithers. The best way to access the park is by float plane. For details, please see the know before you go section.

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The park spreads across two broad regions: the Spatsizi Plateau and the Skeena Mountains. The plateau ranges in elevation from 1,600 m to 2,000 m. It extends in a broad curve broken by wide valleys. The Skeena Mountains dominate the northwest, with Mount Will towering over Gladys Lake.

Surrounded by the park, an area just south of Cold Fish Lake, is designated as Gladys Lake Ecological Reserve. This was created for the study of Stone’s sheep and mountain goats in an undisturbed habitat. You can hike into the reserve to view these animals.

Activities like harvesting, hunting, and camping are not allowed in Gladys Lake Ecological Reserve.

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The area now known as Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park has been heavily used by the Tahltan Nation for many generations. It is still culturally significant for the Tahltan Nation. Archaeological finds (including obsidian, tools, and other artifacts) must be left in place and reported to BC Parks or the Tahltan Central Government.

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This area is the traditional hunting ground of the Tahltan First Nation. It was seldom visited by outsiders before 1926. That year, the Hyland brothers established a post to trade with Indigenous fur trappers.

Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park was named for a Tahltan term meaning ‘red goat’. This term describes the area’s mountain goats who have a habit of rolling in dust coloured red by iron oxide.

In 1948, Tommy and Marion Walker began to operate their hunting guide outfitting business in the area.  They hired indigenous people from Caribou Hide to work as guides and wranglers.

By the late 1950s, the Walkers and other guide outfitters in the area collaborated as part of a research group. This eventually became the Spatsizi Association for Biological Research (SABR).

The SABR involved researchers, the B.C. government, and the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia. Its goal was to conduct research necessary to managing and preserving large-mammal ecosystems.

Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park was established on December 3, 1975. The park was established to protect a large enough portion of the landscape to keep these ecosystems intact.  

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Parts of Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park support large wildlife populations. Relatively shallow snow in the rain shadow of the Eaglenest Range creates one of B.C.’s most important woodland caribou habitats.

The Spatsizi River Valley is an excellent moose habitat. Its many flooded areas and oxbow ponds provide aquatic vegetation, which moose forage in the summer. During the winter, they browse the valley’s willow flats.

Grizzly and black bears, wolverines, beaver, hoary marmot, and Arctic ground squirrels are abundant. Over 140 bird species have been spotted, including gyrfalcons, Smith’s longspurs, and American Golden Plovers.

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This park offers an adventure that requires fortitude as it’s a long hike through sagebrush country concluding with a steep climb. Ensure you have plenty of water. 

The actual columns are not within the park boundaries but the park provides a viewpoint of these volcanic monuments. These spectacular formations of slowly-cooled lava, with the characteristic vertically-hexagonal jointing of basalt, rise majestically out of the surrounding fir forest.

The Keremeos Columns share the same geological phenomenon status as the Giant Causeway in Northern Ireland and the Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.

As an added bonus, during the spring, the Lewisia blossoms add a flourish of color to the area. Be aware that trail access is across private property, so please be respectful of the privilege.

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\n This park is located north of Keremeos, off Hwy #3A.\n

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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During the spring, the Lewisia blossoms add a flourish of color to the area.

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The park was established July 31, 1931.

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To ensure public safety and maintain continued access through the active mine, the public is reminded to be respectful of the mine entrance "Checkpoint", obey all No Entry signs and follow directional signage to park trailheads/parking. Mine site conditions can change rapidly and industrial mine traffic is constantly active. While visitors are safe travelling through the mine along the main road corridor, there is a safety risk if deviating into No Entry areas. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Strathcona-Westmin Park is surrounded by Strathcona Park on central Vancouver Island. This park is unique in that it incorporates a working mine, the Myra Falls Operation of Boliden-Westmin Resources Ltd. This mine produces ore containing zinc, copper, gold and silver and has a capacity of 1.4 million tons annually.

Aside from mining, this rugged forest environment offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors, particularly hiking and backcountry camping. 

Routes range from 15 minute walks to more than eight hour hikes. A short trails lead from the Boliden-Westmin mine to beautiful Upper and Lower Myra Falls, a scenic waterfalls located deep in the forest. Other longer trails lead to the lower Thelwood Valley, which is a great place to see Roosevelt elk, and access the backcountry at Price Creek, Philips Ridge, Tennent Lake and Mount Myra. 

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Strathcona Park Public Advisory Committee (SPPAC)

This committee was established in 1993 to ensure public participation in the ongoing operation and management of Strathcona Park and Strathcona-Westmin Park.

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Strathcona-Westmin Park is surrounded by Strathcona Park on central Vancouver Island. Located at the south end of Buttle Lake, the park covers the lower portions of the Myra Creek and Thelwood Creek valleys. 

To reach the park, visitors drive west on Hwy 28 from Campbell River to the entrance to Strathcona Park (48 km), proceed down the Buttle Lake road (Western Mines Road) past the Buttle Narrows Bridge toward Strathcona-Westmin park, an additional 35 km.

Nearby communities include: Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Gold River

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The park protects important habitat for Roosevelt elk and beaver. 

The lower portion of Thelwood Creek has spawning beds for rainbow, Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout, as well as char. These spawning areas are essential to maintaining the fishery of Buttle Lake in Strathcona Park.

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the Strathcona-Westmin class B provincial park covers the area permitted for Boliden-Westmin resources to carry out mining operations. The land was given special designation because of mineral values and the decision by the provincial government to allow exploration and mining in this area. This park was separated out of Strathcona Park in 1965 and designated as a class B provincial park. Mining began in 1966 and will continue dependant on reserves and commodity prices.

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The lower portion of Thelwood Creek has spawning beds for rainbow, Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout, as well as char. These spawning areas are essential to maintaining the fishery of Buttle Lake in Strathcona Park. Strathcona-Westmin Park has a significant black bear population. It is common to encounter bears along the trails and roadsides. Other wildlife in the park includes the red-listed Vancouver Island wolverine, as well as cougars, deer, wolves and a variety of birds and amphibians.

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Strathcona Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest park in British Columbia. Located almost in the centre of Vancouver Island, Strathcona Park is a rugged mountain wilderness comprising of more than 250,000 hectares. Mountain peaks, some perpetually mantled with snow, dominate the park. Lakes and alpine tarns dot a landscape laced with rivers, creeks, and streams. 

Summer in Strathcona is usually pleasantly warm, while winters are fairly mild except for the higher levels, where heavy snowfalls are the norm. From November through March, snowfalls can be expected on the mountain slopes and alpine plateaus. Snow remains all year on the mountain peaks and may linger into July even at moderate elevations. Summer evenings can be cool and rain can be expected at any time of the year.

Two areas, Buttle Lake and vicinity and Forbidden Plateau, offer a variety of visitor-oriented developments. The rest of the park is largely undeveloped and appeals primarily to people seeking wilderness surroundings. To see and enjoy much of the scenic splendor requires hiking or backpacking into the alpine regions.

Buttle Lake, named for Commander John Buttle who explored the area in the 1860s, is the major body of water in the park. It and many other lakes and waterways in the park can provide good fishing in season for Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Dolly Varden trout. Della Falls, whose drop of 440 metres over three cascades makes it one of the highest waterfalls in Canada, is located in the southern remote section of the park with the trailhead only accessible by boat at the northwest end of Great Central Lake. And the highest point on Vancouver Island, the Golden Hinde (elevation 2,200 metres), stands almost in the centre of Strathcona to the west of Buttle Lake.

Three roadless tracts within Strathcona Park, Big Den, Central Strathcona, and Comox Glacier, have been designated as nature conservancy areas. Each tract contains outstanding examples of scenery and natural history that remain uninfluenced by human activity. The three areas, totalling 122,500 hectares, are dedicated to the preservation of the undisturbed natural environment.

While the high mountain peaks and deep shaded valleys of Strathcona Park are dramatic, it is easy to forget that beneath your feet lays a history stretching back 380 million years. It is a history of violent volcanic eruptions on ancient seafloors and quiet interludes when gardens of sea lilies waved in gentle ocean currents. It is a history of rocks torn and folded by the extraordinary forces that can move continents, and of mountain ranges sculpted by the immensely thick ice sheets, which only vanished a few thousand years ago. No matter how long your visit, or whatever your interest, a knowledge of the geology of Strathcona Park will enhance your enjoyment of this spectacularly beautiful area.

Strathcona Park benefits from excellent adjoining commercial facilities such as the Strathcona Park lodge and outdoor education centre, which offers outdoor education and wilderness skills training. The nearby communities of Campbell River, the Comox Valley, Gold River, Tofino and Port Alberni offer a full range of visitor services. Mount Washington alpine resort, located adjacent to the park, offers extensive alpine and nordic skiing opportunities, as well as a variety of winter and summer recreation facilities.

The Megin-Talbot addition in Strathcona Park was identified for protection in the Clayoquot Sound land-use decision in 1995.

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Camping

Camping is not permitted in day-use areas

Please be advised that there is no camping permitted in any day-use area within Strathcona Park, including the Crest Creek Crags and Crest Lake day-use areas. Anyone contravening this regulation is committing an offence and is subject to eviction and charges under the park, conservancy, and recreation area regulation.

Vehicle break-ins

Due to an increase in vehicle break-ins at trailhead locations, visitors are reminded to not leave any valuables in their vehicles.

Current trail conditions

Please be advised that most trails are snow covered from late October or November until at least June, and for higher elevation trails, often until mid July. For those exploring the park during the snow cover season, you should be well equipped for changing conditions and check avalanche reports prior to heading out.

The rugged wilderness areas, glaciers, snowfields, and mountains of Strathcona Park require that visitors who wish to venture off maintained trails and away from developed areas be entirely self-sufficient, properly equipped, and experienced. Anyone contemplating an extended or overnight hike should inform a responsible person or agency of their intention. This information should include estimated departure and return times and precise location of intended hike.

Campfire regulations

Visitors are reminded that fires are not permitted anywhere or at anytime within Strathcona Park except in an authorized BC Parks steel fire ring. This regulation is in effect at all times of the year. No open fires are allowed in any backcountry areas.

Snowmobiles and internal combustion engines

The use of snowmobiles in all of Strathcona Park is prohibited. For detailed information please read the snowmobile information guide. Internal combustion engines are prohibited in the backcountry areas of Strathcona Park.

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Strathcona Park Public Advisory Committee (SPPAC)

This committee was established in 1993 to ensure public participation in the ongoing operation and management of Strathcona Park and Strathcona-Westmin Park.

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Strathcona Park is located on central Vancouver Island near the communities of Campbell River and the Comox Valley, which are the primary access points to the park. Day users of Strathcona will be interested in two areas: Buttle Lake, and the hiking opportunities afforded by Forbidden Plateau.

Buttle Lake: The main access to Strathcona Park is via Highway 28, which connects with Gold River on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Follow Hwy 19 north past Courtenay to Campbell River, then follow Hwy 28 west for 48km. Hwy 28 passes through the northern section of the park and provides access to Buttle Lake. Gas and services are not available between Campbell River and Gold River.

Paradise Meadows (Forbidden Plateau): The main access route to Forbidden Plateau from Courtenay and Campbell River is via the Paradise Meadows trailhead at Mount Washington. From Highway 19 follow signs to Mount Washington ski resort via exit #130 (the Strathcona Parkway) for 20km. Turn left onto the Nordic Lodge road for 1.5km to the Paradise Meadows parking lot.

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All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

Campsite reservations

Group camp and picnic reservations

Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park through the BC Parks reservations system.

As of April 10, 2018, visitors will be able to make reservations for the new Croteau Lake backcountry group campsite and day-use yurt facility. This is a remote hike-in site only, located on Forbidden Plateau within Strathcona Park. Facilities at the site include a yurt for socializing and eating, 12 raised wooden tent pads, two bear-proof food caches, a small dock for accessing water, and a state-of-the-art composting toilet. Please visit the BC Parks reservations system to make reservations.

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Strathcona Provincial Park Management Plan

The master plan for Strathcona Park was approved in 1993. There have been two subsequent master plan amendment processes. The amendment documents are to be used in conjunction with the 1993 master plan.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Western red cedar, Douglas fir, grand fir, amabilis fir, and western hemlock cover much of the park’s valleys and lower mountain slopes, this gives way to sub-alpine fir, mountain hemlock, and creeping juniper in the sub-alpine areas. Throughout the summer months the park offers a spectacular floral display in various areas from sea level to above 1,800 metres elevation. Found at varying heights are varieties of heather, lupine, monkey flowers, and violets as well as Indian paintbrush, phlox, and moss campion.

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Strathcona Park, designated in 1911, is the oldest park in British Columbia. In the valleys and lower regions of Strathcona are forest stands that were already old when Captain James Cook of Britain’s Royal Navy landed at Nootka Sound in 1778, on the west coast of Vancouver Island a few kilometres from what is now the western boundary of the park.

Strathcona Park was named for Donald Alexander Smith, First Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, a Canadian pioneer and one of the principals in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. On November 7, 1885 Lord Strathcona drove the last iron spike into the twin ribbons of steel that united Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific at Craigellachie in BC’s Selkirk Mountains.

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Vancouver Island’s separation from mainland British Columbia by Johnstone and Georgia Straits means that many mammal species common to other parts of the province are not found on the Island. Species such as the Roosevelt elk, the currently-endangered Vancouver Island marmot, the Vancouver Island wolf, and the coastal black-tailed deer are different from their mainland relatives. The park has a large deer population and a significant number of Roosevelt elk, while wolves, and cougars, though present, are seldom seen. Resident birds include the chestnut-backed chickadee, red-breasted nuthatch, winter wren, and kinglet, as well as the gray jay, Steller’s jay, and band-tailed pigeon. The park also supports numerous blue grouse, ruffled grouse, and a limited number of unique Vancouver Island white-tailed ptarmigan.

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\n Burton and Eagle Creek campgrounds are operated by local community groups. While the Park Act fees have been removed from the BC Parks fee schedule for these sites, user fees are still being collected by the operator. BC Parks camping fees are still being collected for the Shelter Bay site.\n

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The Shelter Bay campground is one of four small sites in Arrow Lake. The other three sites (Burton, Eagle Creek and Fauqier) are managed by local community groups.

Upper Arrow and Lower Arrow Lakes are a widening of the Columbia River and lie between the imposing Selkirk Mountains on the east and the Monashee Mountains on the west.

Narrow strips of beach varying in width are interspersed with rocky headlands and steep cliffs along both shorelines of the lakes. These give way to heavily forested mountain sides that rise rapidly to elevations averaging 2,500 metres on the west and 2,700 metres on the east.

Water-oriented activities dominate the scene and angling for kokanee, Dolly Varden and rainbow trout is a popular pastime.

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Highway 6 traffic crosses the lake by ferry between Fauqier and Needles and Highway 23 traffic by ferry between Galena Bay and Shelter Bay where the park is located. Click here to view the Ferry information.

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This park is located at the summit of the highest all weather highway pass in B.C. and one of the highest paved highways in Canada! Enjoy the subalpine forest from the luxury of your car or go for a short walk around Bridal Lake. In addition, the park provides important habitat for the vulnerable Southern Selkirk population of grizzly bear.

Stagleap Park is one of the most accessible backcountry skiing destinations in the region and has consistently excellent snow conditions that have made it a major backcountry ski and snowshoe destination. The terrain can be very hazardous in winter (extreme avalanche dangers) and off-trail use is discouraged. Only those with proper equipment and training should venture into backcountry areas.

Hiking the high alpine areas, such as Ripple Ridge and Cornice Ridge, is also very popular in the summer months. 
 

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This park is located 34 km West of Creston on Hwy #3. The closest communities are Salmo and Creston.

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Enjoy the sub alpine forest from the luxury of your car or go for a short walk around Bridal Lake, a small scenic water body which is stocked with rainbow trout. The Beargrass Trail is a short alpine walk above Bridal Lake, offering commanding views of the Southern Selkirk Mountains into the United States.

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The park also sustains essential habitat for the endangered Southern Selkirk grizzly bear population.

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\n A proglacial lake is formed when meltwater is trapped against a glacier or dammed by a moraine or ice. The outburst flood may be triggered by the failure of the dam, a buildup of water pressure, or an avalanche or rockslide into the lake.\n

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\n Park visitors are advised to avoid extended travel or overnight camping in the Vowell Creek drainage between August 1 and September 30. \n

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Located in the Purcell Mountains of southeast British Columbia, Bugaboo Park draws climbers from around the world to its airy, glacier-sculpted granite spires. With many peaks over 3,000 m, the Bugaboos offer awe-inspiring mountain and glacier terrain.

The Conrad Kain Hut is maintained by BC Parks and the Alpine Club of Canada. This basecamp for climbers operates to reduce visitor impacts on the fragile timberline area below Snowpatch Spire.

Road access to the park is via straightforward route-finding along rough resource roads (high clearance is recommended). This park is suitable only for experienced, well-equipped climbers and hikers.

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General safety tips

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Mountain biking, drones, fires, and domestic animals are prohibited in Bugaboo Park.

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Bugaboo Park is in southeastern B.C., between Golden and Radium Hot Springs, west of Highway 95. Access is via about 50 km of gravel road from Highway 95. This gravel road, which is open late spring through late fall, begins at Brisco, 27 km north of Radium Hot Springs and 76 km south of Golden on Highway 95. 

You can access to the northern portions of the park via the Vowell and Malloy Creek drainages by leaving Highway 95 at Spillimacheen, north of Brisco, then crossing the Columbia River and turning left on the West Side Road. After travelling 0.8 km, turn right onto Bobbie Burns Creek drainage and drive past the lodge of the same name. Logging roads up Vowell Creek and Malloy Creek lead to semi-open terrain, which can be hiked into the park. The status of bridges in inactive logging areas may vary in upper drainages. 

A four-wheel-drive vehicle is not required, but decent ground clearance is recommended. The last three-kilometre section of the gravel road is rough. Low-riding compact vehicles should go slow. 

Winter access

If you plan to visit the park in the winter, you will need to either ski the long access road, use a snowmobile as far as the summer parking lot, or arrive by helicopter. Any independent party (non-helicopter skiing clients) requires a letter of permission to fly into the park by helicopter. You can get more information on winter access by calling 250-489-8540.

Access roads are not maintained in winter. Snowmobiles are not permitted in the park and must be left at the summer parking lot.

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Bugaboo Provincial Park protects an internationally mountain climbing area 60 kilometres south of Golden.

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Over time, the erosive forces of mountain weather and glacial ice removed much of the weaker overlying rock, revealing granite masses and sculpting them into the spectacular spires that characterize the Bugaboo region. The heavy snowfall of the Columbia Wet Belt continues to create the vast glaciers that dominate and shape the rugged Purcell Mountains.

The steep, V-shaped valleys of the Purcells challenged early explorers, miners, loggers, and climbers from Europe and North America. News of the spectacular spires of the Bugaboos was a magnet for some of North America’s most renowned mountaineers. Harmon, Longstaff, A.O. Wheeler, and the legendary guide Conrad Kain visited the Bugaboo region in 1910. 

Kain returned with the MacCarthys in 1916 and climbed the North Howser Tower and the south ridge of Bugaboo Spire, which he considered his most difficult Canadian ascent. Thorington mapped the area and then climbed with Kain in 1933 on Crescent Spire. In 1938 and 1939, the Northpost, Eastpost, and Brenta Spires were ascended by easy routes. 

Snowpatch, beyond the techniques used in Kain’s era, was climbed by its southeast ridge in 1940 by Arnold and Bedayn. By the 1950s, climbers such as Fred Beckey, Ed Cooper, and Layton Kor put up the first ‘face’ routes on Snowpatch, Bugaboo, and Pigeon Spires. Chouinard traversed the Howsers in 1965 and Chris Jones pioneered on their 600m ascent of West Face in 1970.

Today, those early routes, first done with many pitons and bolts, are often repeated by free climbers who use only the less damaging aluminium chocks for protection against falls. Free-climbing techniques enable faster ascents, resulting in reduced exposure to the frequent lightning storms. Modern climbers have continually opened new lines of ascent in an area where the elements of glaciers, firm rock, significant altitude and violent weather all combine to create world-class mountaineering challenges.

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\n Visitors accessing the Spires area of Bugaboo Park should be aware of ongoing directional signage vandalism occurring on the lower portion of the Bugaboo Park access route from Brisco. Visitors utilizing this access route are cautioned to stay on Brisco Road, about 5 km from the highway turn-off.\n

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\n Avoid travelling up the "Mine Road." This road is hazardous; it's steep, narrow, and directional guide signage may be missing in this area. The standard access turns up Westside Road, at about 8.5 km from the highway, and proceeds to the junction with the Bugaboo Forest Service Road.\n

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\n Alternatively, visitors can use the access route from Spillimacheen, which connects with the Brisco access route at the Brisco Road / Westside Road junction.\n

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The Conrad Kain Hut is maintained by BC Parks and the Alpine Club of Canada. This basecamp for climbers operates to reduce visitor impacts on the fragile timberline area below Snowpatch Spire.

Road access to the park is via straightforward route-finding along rough resource roads (high clearance is recommended). This park is suitable only for experienced, well-equipped climbers and hikers.

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General safety tips

Vehicle safety

Climbing safety

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Mountain biking, drones, fires, and domestic animals are prohibited in Bugaboo Park.

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You can access to the northern portions of the park via the Vowell and Malloy Creek drainages by leaving Highway 95 at Spillimacheen, north of Brisco, then crossing the Columbia River and turning left on the West Side Road. After travelling 0.8 km, turn right onto Bobbie Burns Creek drainage and drive past the lodge of the same name. Logging roads up Vowell Creek and Malloy Creek lead to semi-open terrain, which can be hiked into the park. The status of bridges in inactive logging areas may vary in upper drainages. 

A four-wheel-drive vehicle is not required, but decent ground clearance is recommended. The last three-kilometre section of the gravel road is rough. Low-riding compact vehicles should go slow. 

Winter access

If you plan to visit the park in the winter, you will need to either ski the long access road, use a snowmobile as far as the summer parking lot, or arrive by helicopter. Any independent party (non-helicopter skiing clients) requires a letter of permission to fly into the park by helicopter. You can get more information on winter access by calling 250-489-8540.

Access roads are not maintained in winter. Snowmobiles are not permitted in the park and must be left at the summer parking lot.

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Over time, the erosive forces of mountain weather and glacial ice removed much of the weaker overlying rock, revealing granite masses and sculpting them into the spectacular spires that characterize the Bugaboo region. The heavy snowfall of the Columbia Wet Belt continues to create the vast glaciers that dominate and shape the rugged Purcell Mountains.

The steep, V-shaped valleys of the Purcells challenged early explorers, miners, loggers, and climbers from Europe and North America. News of the spectacular spires of the Bugaboos was a magnet for some of North America’s most renowned mountaineers. Harmon, Longstaff, A.O. Wheeler, and the legendary guide Conrad Kain visited the Bugaboo region in 1910. 

Kain returned with the MacCarthys in 1916 and climbed the North Howser Tower and the south ridge of Bugaboo Spire, which he considered his most difficult Canadian ascent. Thorington mapped the area and then climbed with Kain in 1933 on Crescent Spire. In 1938 and 1939, the Northpost, Eastpost, and Brenta Spires were ascended by easy routes. 

Snowpatch, beyond the techniques used in Kain’s era, was climbed by its southeast ridge in 1940 by Arnold and Bedayn. By the 1950s, climbers such as Fred Beckey, Ed Cooper, and Layton Kor put up the first ‘face’ routes on Snowpatch, Bugaboo, and Pigeon Spires. Chouinard traversed the Howsers in 1965 and Chris Jones pioneered on their 600m ascent of West Face in 1970.

Today, those early routes, first done with many pitons and bolts, are often repeated by free climbers who use only the less damaging aluminium chocks for protection against falls. Free-climbing techniques enable faster ascents, resulting in reduced exposure to the frequent lightning storms. Modern climbers have continually opened new lines of ascent in an area where the elements of glaciers, firm rock, significant altitude and violent weather all combine to create world-class mountaineering challenges.

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Located in the Purcell Mountains of southeast British Columbia, Bugaboo Park draws climbers from around the world to its airy, glacier-sculpted granite spires. With many peaks over 3,000 m, the Bugaboos offer awe-inspiring mountain and glacier terrain.

The Conrad Kain Hut is maintained by BC Parks and the Alpine Club of Canada. This basecamp for climbers operates to reduce visitor impacts on the fragile timberline area below Snowpatch Spire.

Road access to the park is via straightforward route-finding along rough resource roads (high clearance is recommended). This park is suitable only for experienced, well-equipped climbers and hikers.

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General safety tips

Vehicle safety

Climbing safety

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Mountain biking, drones, fires, and domestic animals are prohibited in Bugaboo Park.

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Bugaboo Park is in southeastern B.C., between Golden and Radium Hot Springs, west of Highway 95. Access is via about 50 km of gravel road from Highway 95. This gravel road, which is open late spring through late fall, begins at Brisco, 27 km north of Radium Hot Springs and 76 km south of Golden on Highway 95. 

You can access to the northern portions of the park via the Vowell and Malloy Creek drainages by leaving Highway 95 at Spillimacheen, north of Brisco, then crossing the Columbia River and turning left on the West Side Road. After travelling 0.8 km, turn right onto Bobbie Burns Creek drainage and drive past the lodge of the same name. Logging roads up Vowell Creek and Malloy Creek lead to semi-open terrain, which can be hiked into the park. The status of bridges in inactive logging areas may vary in upper drainages. 

A four-wheel-drive vehicle is not required, but decent ground clearance is recommended. The last three-kilometre section of the gravel road is rough. Low-riding compact vehicles should go slow. 

Winter access

If you plan to visit the park in the winter, you will need to either ski the long access road, use a snowmobile as far as the summer parking lot, or arrive by helicopter. Any independent party (non-helicopter skiing clients) requires a letter of permission to fly into the park by helicopter. You can get more information on winter access by calling 250-489-8540.

Access roads are not maintained in winter. Snowmobiles are not permitted in the park and must be left at the summer parking lot.

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Bugaboo Provincial Park protects an internationally mountain climbing area 60 kilometres south of Golden.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Alpine ecosystems are particularly fragile, and all users are requested to practice Leave No Trace camping and climbing techniques.

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In 1969, Bugaboo Glacier Park and the Bugaboo Alpine Recreation Area were set aside to preserve and protect this outstanding area of the Purcells. In 1972, the Alpine Club of Canada erected a three story quonset building for climbers. The Conrad Kain Hut was named after renowned alpinist who made many first ascents in the Purcell and Rocky Mountains during the early 1900s. In 1995, the park and part of the surrounding recreation area were combined to create the Bugaboo Park.

Over time, the erosive forces of mountain weather and glacial ice removed much of the weaker overlying rock, revealing granite masses and sculpting them into the spectacular spires that characterize the Bugaboo region. The heavy snowfall of the Columbia Wet Belt continues to create the vast glaciers that dominate and shape the rugged Purcell Mountains.

The steep, V-shaped valleys of the Purcells challenged early explorers, miners, loggers, and climbers from Europe and North America. News of the spectacular spires of the Bugaboos was a magnet for some of North America’s most renowned mountaineers. Harmon, Longstaff, A.O. Wheeler, and the legendary guide Conrad Kain visited the Bugaboo region in 1910. 

Kain returned with the MacCarthys in 1916 and climbed the North Howser Tower and the south ridge of Bugaboo Spire, which he considered his most difficult Canadian ascent. Thorington mapped the area and then climbed with Kain in 1933 on Crescent Spire. In 1938 and 1939, the Northpost, Eastpost, and Brenta Spires were ascended by easy routes. 

Snowpatch, beyond the techniques used in Kain’s era, was climbed by its southeast ridge in 1940 by Arnold and Bedayn. By the 1950s, climbers such as Fred Beckey, Ed Cooper, and Layton Kor put up the first ‘face’ routes on Snowpatch, Bugaboo, and Pigeon Spires. Chouinard traversed the Howsers in 1965 and Chris Jones pioneered on their 600m ascent of West Face in 1970.

Today, those early routes, first done with many pitons and bolts, are often repeated by free climbers who use only the less damaging aluminium chocks for protection against falls. Free-climbing techniques enable faster ascents, resulting in reduced exposure to the frequent lightning storms. Modern climbers have continually opened new lines of ascent in an area where the elements of glaciers, firm rock, significant altitude and violent weather all combine to create world-class mountaineering challenges.

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Park visitors should be aware of ongoing construction work occurring on a neighbouring property. Noise and vibration disruption may occur during this time.
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Situated on the most southerly fjord in North America, Porteau Cove Provincial Park features waterfront campsites with a view over Howe Sound to the mountains beyond. An old ship has been sunk to provide interest for scuba divers and to attract marine life. There are special facilities for divers. Adjacent train tracks are active and occasional noise disturbance may occur.

Take a virtual tour of Porteau Cove Park

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Special notes

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38km north of Vancouver on Hwy 99, 20km south of Squamish, 8.5km south of Britannia Beach. Nearby communities include Brackendale and Lions Bay.

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All campsite reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations service. When reservations are not available, campsites are first come, first served.

Campsite reservations

This park is reservable year-round and is usually full during good weather.

Marine fees

There are two low tide markers near the floating dock which are not mooring buoys and mark very shallow water. Anchoring is prohibited within the park boundary.

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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You are visiting the intertidal home of hundreds of living plants and animals. Please protect your marine resources by leaving them as you find them.

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Porteau is from the French porte d'eau, which means 'Water’s Gate'. The name dates from 1908 when John F. Deeks began mining the extensive sand and gravel deposits here to supply Vancouver. 

A small community of employees lived here until the beginning of the depression, enjoying good housing, a schoolhouse, tennis courts, and daily ferry service from the Union Steamship Company. These ferries, Lady Cynthia and Lady Cecilia, operated between Vancouver and Squamish until the railway (then the Pacific Great Eastern) was extended from Squamish into North Vancouver.

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Walker Creek Forest Service Road (FSR) is in good condition up to 50km.

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While travelling on the Walker Creek FSR, attention is required to navigate the surface as it is uneven, rutted, slippery and very rough. The road is not recommended for anything other than a 4x4, high clearance vehicle, and drivers familiar with this type of vehicle operation.

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The trail between Bastille Creek and Buchanan Creek can result in quite a bit of hiking around sections where the old road surface has washed away, and some travel on muddy sections of the winter snowmobile route due to ATV/UTV traffic and wet conditions up to Buchanan Creek, where ATV/UTV traffic is not permitted within the boundaries of the park. Trail/route surface is a good hard surface from Buchanan Creek to Kakwa Lake.

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Kakwa Park showcases ice-clad mountains, extensive alpine meadows and a section of the Continental Divide. The main physical features include Kakwa Lake as well as Mount Sir Alexander and Mount Ida, both of which reach over 3000 meters in elevation.

The summer activities available at this park include camping, hiking, fishing, and horseback trips. Winter activities include snowmobiling and wilderness ski tours. 

The wide range of species diversity gives excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing. Visitors interested in photography will appreciate the incredible beauty of the remote area. Winter visitors should note limited access routes apply.

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Kakwa Park, together with Kakwa Wildlands Park and Willmore Wilderness Park in Alberta, make up the first interprovincial park for B.C. and Alberta called “Kakwa Willmore Interprovincial Park.” Here is more information on the Alberta parks:

Access

While travelling on the Walker Creek Forest Service Road (FSR), attention is required to navigate the surface as it is uneven, rutted, slippery and very rough. The road is not recommended for anything other than a 4x4, high clearance vehicle, and drivers familiar with this type of vehicle operation. 

Walker Creek access road condition up to Bastille Creek (km 75) varies. From Bastille Creek Bridge to Kakwa Lake is approximately 29km. Any commercial air charter must hold a valid Park Use Permit to land (on water or grounds) within BC Parks.

Road AccessVehicle Type / Bikes Permitted
From BCWalker Creek Forest Road to Bastille Creek

All motorized vehicles permitted (high clearance, 4x4 vehicles are best suited)

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Bastille Creek to Kakwa Park Boundary (Buchanan Creek)

Off-Road Vehicles (such as ATVs, or other ORVs as defined under the Off-Road Vehicle Act)

Mountain bikes and all e-bikes (Class 1, 2, and 3)

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Park Boundary to Kakwa Lake along the Tote Road

Mountain bikes and Class 1 e-bikes

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Any other trail within the park

Hiking and some horseback riding

No mountain bikes or e-bikes permitted

From AlbertaLick Creek to Kakwa FallsAll motorized vehicles permitted (high clearance, 4x4 vehicles are best suited)
Kakwa Falls to Park BoundaryPlease refer to Alberta Parks
Park Boundary to Kakwa Lake along the Tote Road

Hiking or horseback riding

Snowmobiles permitted December 1 to April 15 or 30.

Any other trail within the park

Hiking and some horseback riding

No mountain bikes or e-bikes permitted

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Kakwa Park is located approximately 70km north of McBride in British Columbia. It can be accessed from McBride in B.C., Grand Prairie in Alberta, or by air charter. The closest communities are McBride, Prince George and Valemount.

 

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Wildlife species found in Kakwa include grizzly and black bear, caribou, moose, deer, elk, wolves, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goat, wolverine, porcupine, and marten.

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Seasonal beach closure for pets along the shores of Rathtrevor Beach in effect from February 15 to April 30

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Permanent and seasonal beach closures exist for pets along the shores of Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park to protect migratory birds. The sandy day-use beach along the east shore of the park is closed to pets year-round. Leashed pets are only permitted on the rocky north shore of the park from May 1 – Feb 14. Pets must be physically restrained and under control at all times within the park. Those found in contravention of this notice are liable for fines starting at $115.00.

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Please reference the below map to better understand where and when you can take your pet within the park.

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Rathtrevor Beach Park, in Parksville, is one of Vancouver Island’s premier vacation destinations. Rathtrevor Beach offers majestic old-growth woodland, beautiful ocean sunsets, and a wide, sandy beach with campsites nestled among the trees.

Take a virtual tour of Rathtrevor Park

At low tide, the ocean recedes almost a kilometre. Visitors of all ages can play in the sand and explore the shoreline. When the tide rolls back in over sunbaked sand, the warmed water is perfect for swimming.

Rathtrevor Beach Park is ideal for a relaxed family outing. All campsites are within a five-minute walk of the beach, which stretches for 2 km. The park also has a large day-use and picnicking area.

Bird watching is a popular activity here. In spring, large numbers of seabirds congregate for the annual herring spawn. From February to April, Rathtrevor Beach is one of Vancouver Island’s best spots for viewing migrating Brant geese.
 

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Rathtrevor Beach Park is 3 km south of Parksville on Highway 19A, in the central Vancouver Island area. Take exit 51 from the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19) and follow signs to the park. The closest communities are Parksville, Qualicum, and Nanaimo.

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Rathtrevor Beach Park takes its name from the family who homesteaded on this land. William Rath, a gold prospector, arrived in 1886 with his young wife and baby daughter. William died in 1903, leaving Elizabeth the farm and five children.

Elizabeth successfully ran the farm and eventually operating it as a campground. ‘Trevor’ was added to give the campground a more lyrical name. Rathtrevor Campground became Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park in 1967.

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Wildlife that can be seen in Rathtrevor Beach Park includes deer, raccoons, squirrels, otters, mink, eagles, osprey, hawks, vultures, and owls. Many shore and migratory birds also use the area during their spring and fall migrations.

The most famous migratory shore birds are the Brant geese. These birds use Rathtrevor Beach as staging and feeding areas during their spring migration to northern Canada and Alaska.

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Rathtrevor Beach Park, in Parksville, is one of Vancouver Island’s premier vacation destinations. Rathtrevor Beach offers majestic old-growth woodland, beautiful ocean sunsets, and a wide, sandy beach with campsites nestled among the trees.

Take a virtual tour of Rathtrevor Park

At low tide, the ocean recedes almost a kilometre. Visitors of all ages can play in the sand and explore the shoreline. When the tide rolls back in over sunbaked sand, the warmed water is perfect for swimming.

Rathtrevor Beach Park is ideal for a relaxed family outing. All campsites are within a five-minute walk of the beach, which stretches for 2 km. The park also has a large day-use and picnicking area.

Bird watching is a popular activity here. In spring, large numbers of seabirds congregate for the annual herring spawn. From February to April, Rathtrevor Beach is one of Vancouver Island’s best spots for viewing migrating Brant geese.
 

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Rathtrevor Beach Park is 3 km south of Parksville on Highway 19A, in the central Vancouver Island area. Take exit 51 from the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19) and follow signs to the park. The closest communities are Parksville, Qualicum, and Nanaimo.

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Rathtrevor Beach Park takes its name from the family who homesteaded on this land. William Rath, a gold prospector, arrived in 1886 with his young wife and baby daughter. William died in 1903, leaving Elizabeth the farm and five children.

Elizabeth successfully ran the farm and eventually operating it as a campground. ‘Trevor’ was added to give the campground a more lyrical name. Rathtrevor Campground became Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park in 1967.

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Wildlife that can be seen in Rathtrevor Beach Park includes deer, raccoons, squirrels, otters, mink, eagles, osprey, hawks, vultures, and owls. Many shore and migratory birds also use the area during their spring and fall migrations.

The most famous migratory shore birds are the Brant geese. These birds use Rathtrevor Beach as staging and feeding areas during their spring migration to northern Canada and Alaska.

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A striking rock bluff along the Similkameen River provides a focus for this tiny park. Hiking in the area affords good views of the Similkameen Valley.

The campsites are located in a pleasant, forested site along the Similkameen River. Tubing is also popular here giving a downstream route to Stemwinder Park.

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The park is located 21 km east of Princeton, on Highway 3. The nearest community is Princeton.

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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available.

All campsite reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

 

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The park was established March 16, 1956. Bromley Rock is a traditional First Nations fishing site.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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The sites provide anchorage, scenic lakeshore viewscapes, beaches and fish-bearing creeks and provide access to internationally-significant fishing opportunities along 200 km of waterways on the largest natural lake entirely within BC.

The Pinkut Creek Site is adjacent to the Pinkut Creek spawning channel, and includes a small, rustic, road accessible campsite in a bay.

Culture

The small marine sites lie within the asserted traditional territory of the Ned’u’ten Nation, Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, and the Yekooche First Nation.

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From Burns Lake, follow Babine Lake Road north of Burns Lake for 20 km. Turn right onto the Augier FSR and follow this for 9.9 km and turn left (at km 26) onto the Grizzly FSR. Follow the Grizzly FSR for 2 km and turn left (at 28 km) onto Fisheries Road. Follow the Fisheries Road for 14 km and turn right, following this spur road for 1.1 km to the park campsite.

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The Pinkut Creek Site is in a wilderness area that is frequented by bears. Visitors are required to keep a clean campsite and should be familiar with bear safety.

Bring your own drinking water; potable water is not available in the park.

The Pinkut Creek Site is located on the shore of Babine Lake, northeast of Burns Lake.

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Babine Lake Marine Park covers 492 hectares along the shores of Babine Lake in central British Columbia. This is the longest natural lake entirely within the province. The park has six independent sites, all several kilometres apart: 

Camping is available at all the park’s sites. Each site offers direct lake access, with stunning shoreline views and convenient boat landings. Fishing and boating are popular activities throughout the park.

No facilities are provided by BC Parks at Hook Bay, Piere Creek, and Sandpoint. However, marine-accessible wilderness camping is available at these sites. For more information, see the marine-accessible camping section of this page.

Activities and facilities offered at Babine Lake Marine Park’s other sites are not detailed on this page. For information on activities and facilities at any of these sites, see the webpage for the site you are visiting:

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Babine Lake Marine Park covers 492 hectares along the shores of Babine Lake in central British Columbia. For driving directions to popular sites, see the ‘getting there’ section on each site’s own webpage:

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The six sites within Babine Lake Marine Park are home to a wide variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs. These form part of the park’s natural heritage and fragile ecosystem. Please do not damage or remove them.

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Many bird species can be seen along the lakeshore and in the surrounding forest. Bald eagles are quite common in the fall when the salmon start spawning. Moose and bears can often be seen traveling the shores of the lake.

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Picturesque Gabriola Sands, one of three provincial parks on Gabriola Island, features two sandy beaches and large manicured grassy lawns. This small day-use only park is a very popular local destination for swimming, picnicking, organized sporting activities and special events, including an annual fireworks display on Halloween.

The park’s two sandy beaches form an isthmus that divides Taylor Bay and Pilot Bay. This isthmus and sandy beach are relatively uncommon in the rocky Gulf Islands, and provide important ecosystems for migratory and breeding shorebirds and many marine invertebrates that live in the sand.

Visitors to Gabriola Island will not want to miss a stop at pretty Gabriola Sands park. 

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Gabriola Sands Park is located on the northwest side of Gabriola Island on an isthmus dividing Taylor Bay and Pilot Bay. Access to Gabriola Island is via BC Ferries from Nanaimo on southern Vancouver Island, a 20 minute ferry ride. From the ferry terminal on Gabriola, turn left on Taylor Bay Road and follow until you see signs for Gabriola Sands Park, located on Decourcy Drive. The park is also accessible by boat. Boaters can reference marine chart #3458 for more information on this area.

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\n Park Operators and Park Rangers patrol the area to facilitate public education and monitoring. Penalties may be issued under the Park Act for non-compliance. \n

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\n Thanks for your cooperation.\n

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For an experience rich in history, culture and entertainment, do what people have been doing since the 1930s and hop on a boat to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park. 

Bring your own boat or take the passenger ferry from Nanaimo (a 10 minute ride that deposits passengers on Newcastle Island), located just a few hundred metres offshore from Vancouver Island. From a distance you’ll see an island shoreline dominated by steep sandstone cliffs and ledges, interspersed with sunny beaches. A marked contrast to the interior of the island, which is studded with mature Douglas fir, Garry oak, arbutus and Big Leaf maple trees.

Visitors to Newcastle Island can choose from an extensive network of walking and hiking trails that lead to various historic points around the island. Indigenous middens offer mute evidence of at least two Salish villages, which were deserted before the discovery of coal in this area in 1849. Subsequent decades saw the island’s fortunes rise and fall as it went through various incarnations while supporting a fish-salting operation, a sandstone quarry and a shipyard.

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Notice to Boaters

Note: Mooring Buoy Rings and Chains do not lift up.
Mooring (to buoy) fee$14 per vessel per night
Dock facilities use fee$2 per metre per night
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Newcastle Island is accessible by boat only. Once you’ve reached Nanaimo (mainland visitors can ferry over via Horseshoe Bay), take the foot passenger ferry for the 10 minute ride from Maffeo-Sutton Park, just north of downtown Nanaimo on Hwy 1. The ferry schedule is available through the park operator’s website.

Private boat owners can simply tie up to the wharf or anchor at Mark Bay. Berthing facilities for more than 50 boats are available at the island. Boaters can reference marine chart #3447 (Nanaimo Harbour) for more information on this area.

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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park through the BC Parks reservations system.

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Newcastle Island also played a role in the fishing industry of the province. By 1910 the Japanese, who dominated fisheries, had established a small settlement just north of Shaft Point on the west side of the island. Here they operated a saltery and shipyard until 1941 when all the Japanese-Canadians who lived along the coast were sent to internment camps in the Interior.

In 1931, the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company purchased the island and operated it as a pleasure resort, building a dance pavilion (now the visitor centre), teahouse, picnic areas, change-houses, soccer field and a wading pool. An old ship named Charmer (later replaced by the Princess Victoria) was tied to the dock at Mark Bay (Echo Bay) and served as a floating hotel. The island became very popular for company picnics and Sunday outings, with ships from Vancouver bringing as many as 1,500 people at a time. The advent of the Second World War caused a decrease in the number of ships available for pleasure excursions and Newcastle Island suffered a consequent decline in popularity.

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Discovery Island Marine Park is a popular kayaking and camping destination for visitors, local residents and school groups. The park features a large open field, southwest of Pandora Hill, where campers can set up a tent. The only facilities provided are a pit toilet, information shelter, self-registration box for camping fees, two racoon caches, and picnic tables. 

The park is accessible from Victoria, where paddlers can launch from Cattle Point, just north of the Oak Bay Marina. Kayakers paddling between Oak Bay and Discovery Island will be delighted by the wildlife along this route, which features a sensitive seabird nesting area and ecological reserve. Sightings of seals, sea lions, otters and bald eagles are common around the park.

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Discovery Island Marine Park is located two nautical miles east of Victoria on southern Vancouver Island. Access to the park is by boat only. The nearest boat launch is located at Cattle Point in Oak Bay, Victoria. Boaters can reference marine chart #3424, #3440 and #3461 for more information on this area.

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The shoreline vegetation consists of grasses, native wildflowers and red and blue listed species. Beyond the fields is thick forest vegetation. These woodland and coastal bluff ecosystems represent the dry Gulf Island sub zone characterized by the Coastal Douglas fir biogeoclimatic zone.

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The Northern portion of Discovery Island, adjacent Chatham Island and some of the smaller islands nearby are Indian Reserve lands. Please respect these areas.

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Discovery Island takes its name from Captain George Vancouver’s ship, the HMS Discovery. However it was the late Captain E.G. Beaumont who made the park a reality when he donated the land he lived on to the province. The property, encompassing the southern half of the island, was designated as a park in 1972. The lighthouse at Sea Bird Point on the eastern end of Discovery Island marks the junction of Haro and Juan De Fuca Straits. These two straits form the border between Canada and the United States. The lighthouse was built in 1886 and manned for 110 years before being fully automated in 1996. Sea Bird Point was named after an American paddle steamer which caught fire and was run aground in 1858 to save the lives of the crew.

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For an experience rich in history, culture and entertainment, do what people have been doing since the 1930s and hop on a boat to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park. 

Bring your own boat or take the passenger ferry from Nanaimo (a 10 minute ride that deposits passengers on Newcastle Island), located just a few hundred metres offshore from Vancouver Island. From a distance you’ll see an island shoreline dominated by steep sandstone cliffs and ledges, interspersed with sunny beaches. A marked contrast to the interior of the island, which is studded with mature Douglas fir, Garry oak, arbutus and Big Leaf maple trees.

Visitors to Newcastle Island can choose from an extensive network of walking and hiking trails that lead to various historic points around the island. Indigenous middens offer mute evidence of at least two Salish villages, which were deserted before the discovery of coal in this area in 1849. Subsequent decades saw the island’s fortunes rise and fall as it went through various incarnations while supporting a fish-salting operation, a sandstone quarry and a shipyard.

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In order to prevent racoons from becoming a nuisance, please follow these important guidelines:
Ferry service schedule to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park

Notice to Boaters

Note: Mooring Buoy Rings and Chains do not lift up.
Mooring (to buoy) fee$14 per vessel per night
Dock facilities use fee$2 per metre per night
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Newcastle Island is accessible by boat only. Once you’ve reached Nanaimo (mainland visitors can ferry over via Horseshoe Bay), take the foot passenger ferry for the 10 minute ride from Maffeo-Sutton Park, just north of downtown Nanaimo on Hwy 1. The ferry schedule is available through the park operator’s website.

Private boat owners can simply tie up to the wharf or anchor at Mark Bay. Berthing facilities for more than 50 boats are available at the island. Boaters can reference marine chart #3447 (Nanaimo Harbour) for more information on this area.

Mooring (to buoy) fee$14 per vessel per night
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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Group campsite reservations are accepted at this park through the BC Parks reservations system.

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Newcastle Island provided a home to the Coast Salish Peoples prior to the discovery of coal in 1849.

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A brief walk around Newcastle brings you to the site of Saysutshun Village, where recovered native artifacts bear silent witness to the life of a Salish village that was deserted some time before coal was discovered in 1849. For centuries the Salish had occupied this village between the months of September and April, leaving every spring in order to fish for cod and gather clams and tubers on Gabriola Island. Although the Salish were among the island’s first coal miners, they were soon “supplemented” by boatloads of British. These men christened the island after a famous coal town in northern England and diligently worked the mines until 1883. Newcastle Island’s supplies of sandstone lasted longer than did the coal. This attractive building material, used in many constructions along the west coast, was quarried from 1869 until 1932.

Newcastle Island also played a role in the fishing industry of the province. By 1910 the Japanese, who dominated fisheries, had established a small settlement just north of Shaft Point on the west side of the island. Here they operated a saltery and shipyard until 1941 when all the Japanese-Canadians who lived along the coast were sent to internment camps in the Interior.

In 1931, the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company purchased the island and operated it as a pleasure resort, building a dance pavilion (now the visitor centre), teahouse, picnic areas, change-houses, soccer field and a wading pool. An old ship named Charmer (later replaced by the Princess Victoria) was tied to the dock at Mark Bay (Echo Bay) and served as a floating hotel. The island became very popular for company picnics and Sunday outings, with ships from Vancouver bringing as many as 1,500 people at a time. The advent of the Second World War caused a decrease in the number of ships available for pleasure excursions and Newcastle Island suffered a consequent decline in popularity.

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Joffre Lakes Park is famous for its turquoise-blue lakes, jagged peaks, icefields, and cold rushing streams. The park offers stunning views and opportunities for hiking, camping, and climbing. This is an increasingly popular park, so backcountry camping reservations and day-use passes are often required.

The Indigenous heritage of this area

The area between North Joffre Creek and Cayoosh Pass is known as Pipi7íyekw, meaning a camping place where storage houses were, in the St̓atímcets language.

Learn how to pronounce Pipi7íyekw from elder Charlie Mack.

Ku̓kwpi7 Skalúlmecw Dean Nelson, Political Chief, Líĺwat Nation, speaks about the significance of the area

“Joffre Lakes Park lies within the unceded territories of the Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua and is integral to who we are as N’Quatqua and Líĺwat7ul (Líĺwat People). The establishment of Joffre Lakes Park has served to protect this unique and beautiful place from impacts of industrial activities. However, it also disrupted our traditional use and access to these lands.

Today, Líĺwat Nation and N’Quatqua are working with BC Parks in good faith to address the current challenges we are all facing with the increasing popularity of Joffre Lakes Park. We are striving to build a new relationship with BC Parks based on mutual respect and the recognition of our Aboriginal title and rights.\"

Visiting Joffre Lakes Park

The waters of Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre lakes draw many visitors to the park. Their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by the ‘rockflour’ (or glacial silt) that is suspended in the water. You can access views of all three lakes via a trail that starts at the parking lot.

Camping is allowed only at Upper Joffre Lake Campground, usually from spring to fall. This is an extremely popular camping destination and reservations are required throughout the season. For information on camping at Upper Joffre Lake, see the camping section.

The area now known as Joffre Lakes Park has special significance for Indigenous Peoples. It also contains valuable biodiversity and fragile ecosystems. All visitors to this park are expected to follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. For more information, see our backcountry guide.

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The entrance to Joffre Lakes Park is off Highway 99, east of Pemberton, on the Duffey Lake Road.

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The area now known as Joffre Lakes Park was established as a recreation area in 1988. It became a Class A provincial park in 1996. In recent years, it has become one of the most popular destinations in the BC Parks system.

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Deer, black bears, grizzly bears, and mountain goats live in Joffre Lakes Park. You may spot pikas along the hiking trail. When camping, please store your food in the metal cache provided at the campground, to avoid attracting bears.

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Jedediah Island Marine Park is located between Lasqueti and Texada islands in the Strait of Georgia off central Vancouver Island. It has long been a popular destination for recreational boaters and kayakers. What sets Jedediah apart is its size. It is one of the largest island parks in the province. 

Jedediah Island is the largest and most diverse of a chain of more than 30 islands and rocky islets located north and west of Lasqueti Island. The interior of Jedediah is comprised of forest ecosystems where you will see a variety of mature tree species, including Douglas fir and arbutus, intermingled with rocky outcrops. In several areas evidence of previous human settlements are evident. A rich marine environment encircles Jedediah Island, which offers secluded bays and coves for safer harbour.

Jedediah’s isolation and tranquility make it an excellent destination for kayaking and wilderness camping. Some of the best camping areas are near the shoreline around Long Bay. Small bays on the east side of the island provide campers with a little more privacy, especially during the summer at the height of kayaking touring season, when the island can get quite busy.

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Jedediah Island Marine Park is located between Lasqueti and Texada islands in the Sabine Channel of Georgia Strait, off central Vancouver Island. Access to the park is by boat from nearby Lasqueti Island. Nearby communities include Texada Island, Lasqueti Island, French Creek.

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The Island is home to old-growth stands of Douglas fir and arbutus, flat meadow areas, rocky coves, sandy beaches and deep anchorages. Important seabird nest sites and nesting colonies are located in the vicinity.

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Jedediah has four registered archaeological sites, including an aboriginal fish weir.

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In 1995 Jedediah Island was purchased from Al and Mary Palmer, owners of the island since 1949. The estate of the late Daniel Culver committed $1.1 million to Jedediah’s preservation. In addition, the Friends of Jedediah, the Marine Parks Forever Society, the Nature Trust of British Columbia and many other individuals and groups undertook extensive fund-raising activities.

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Great fishing, a wharf, paved boat launch, and campsites are four lures that make this park popular with local anglers. 

Martha Creek Park is the only provincial park on the Revelstoke reservoir. It features one of the few sandy beaches in the area and provides opportunities including an adventure playground, indoor picnic shelter and a large sport field, complete with a volleyball net.

With its close proximity to Revelstoke, the park itself adds to the diversity of tourist attractions. Nearby Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks in the rugged Selkirk Mountains, offer a wide range of activities. Especially popular is the paved Summit Road into the wildflower meadows and alpine of Mount Revelstoke.

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Martha Creek Park is 20 km north of Revelstoke, in the southern interior of B.C.

From Revelstoke, take Big Bend Hwy/Nakusp Mica Hwy/BC-23 N for about 17 km. Watch for parks signs. The park entrance will be on your left.

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Campsite reservations are accepted at this park and first come, first served sites are also available.

All campsite and group picnic reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

Group picnic shelter reservations are accepted for this picnic shelter through the BC Parks reservations system.

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Martha Creek Park is 71 hectares and is situated on an old river terrace, on Lake Revelstoke reservoir. The park has limited conservation values as the site has been highly modified. The south end of the park contains stands of old growth hemlock. 
Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the parks natural heritage, please do not damage or remove them.

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When planning the reservoir, BC Hydro made a commitment to provide recreational access and opportunities. With the support of BC Hydro the park was built in the late 80’s and established in 1993. Martha Creek takes its name from the creek found in the north end of the park. The park lies in the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket and Okanagan first nation traditional territories.

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The park supports a diverse population of small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and porcupines. A field of grass and wildflowers attracts a large population of hummingbirds. There are plenty of mule deer with moose and caribou occasionally observed. 


Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. Please view all wildlife from a distance.

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Montague Harbour Marine Park on peaceful Galiano Island. Beaches, open meadows, tidal lagoons, towering forests, craggy headlands and abundant bird life are just a few of the things that attract visitors to this park in the southern Gulf Islands.

The park starts five metres below sea level and climbs 180 metres to a steep rocky precipice. Visitors can moor their boats to one of the 35 buoys in sheltered Montague Harbour or come by ferry and camp in one of the scenic vehicle-accessible or walk-in campsites. 

The park is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic or afternoon of exploration. Located within the park is Gray Peninsula, which was inhabited by First Nations peoples before the arrival of Spanish explorer Dionisio Galiano in 1792. Skirting the northwest edge of the peninsula is a spectacular rock ledge that was carved into rippling patterns by the movement of glaciers thousands of years ago.

Montague Harbour, with its sheltered waters and abundant salmon and shellfish, is heir to a rich history. The white shell beach on the north side of the park marks one of several shell middens, providing evidence of native occupation dating back more than 3,000 years. Archaeological excavations of these protected middens have unearthed arrows, spearheads and stone carvings, helping to unravel the stories of earlier cultures.

Montague Harbour is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers in any season, but particularly during the long hot days of summer. Naturalists and bird watchers enjoy a climate and ecology found nowhere else, making Galiano Island a haven for many rare and protected plants and more than 130 species of birds. 

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Montague Harbour Marine Park is located on the southwest side of Galiano Island approximately 10 km northwest of Sturdies Bay. BC Ferries provides vehicle and passenger service to Sturdies Bay from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island and from Tsawwassen, south of Vancouver. The park is located on Montague Park Road. Follow signs to the park from the ferry terminal. Boaters can reference marine chart #3442, #3462, #3463 and #3473 for more information on this area.

Nearby communities include: Galiano Island, Saltspring Island, Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver.

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Campsite reservations are accepted for 16 drive-in sites and 28 walk-in sites. First come, first served sites are not available from May 13 to September 3. Group campsite reservations are also accepted at this park.

All vehicle accessible and walk-in campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

 

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BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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Montague Park is rimmed by diverse shoreline. On the open shore, the shifting surface of sand and shells prevents large plants and animals from making their homes. Acorn barnacles grow in intertidal zones, together with the giant barnacle, edible mussel and Japanese oyster. At low tide, scores of ochre sea stars can be seen on the rocks, feeding on barnacles, mussels and sea snails such as the whelk and periwinkle. 
A rich habitat of flora and fauna can be viewed in the small salt marsh on Gray’s Peninsula. A lush mixture of Douglas fir, western red cedar, grand fir and arbutus characterize the park. Skirting the northwest of the peninsula is a spectacular rock ledge that thousands of years ago was carved into rippling patterns by the movement of glaciers.

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The arrival of the Spanish explorer, Captain Galiano, in 1792 marked the European discovery of the Gulf Islands. Montague Harbour, named for a naval officer, first appeared on a British surveying chart around 1859. Gray Peninsula was settled in the late 1890s by Captain Gray, who cultivated an orchard that supplied fruit to residents in Victoria. Remnants of this old orchard can still be found.

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Montague Harbour, with its sheltered waters and abundant salmon and shellfish, has a rich human history. The white shell beach on the north side of the park marks one of several shell middens (refuse heaps) that indicate native occupation that dates back more than 3,000 years. Castaway shells left by centuries of harvesting form berms on the foreshore in many areas of the park. 

Wave action erodes the middens, crushes the shells and redeposits them to create Montague’s white shell beaches. Middens contain many of the archaeological clues that help to unravel the stories of earlier cultures. Middens are protected by law. Do not disturb these archaeological sites.

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The forest, rocky coastline and rich tidal lagoon attract many birds year-round. The waters around Montague Harbour attract flocks of wintering birds including diving ducks like scoters, buffleheads, goldeneyes and mergansers.

Great Blue Herons, glaucous-winged gulls, black oystercatchers, northwestern crows, belted kingfisher and bald eagles can often be seen scavenging and soaring over the seas in search of a meal. Horse clams, littleneck clams and butter clams find a safe sanctuary by burrowing beneath the shifting sands on the open shore.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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If you’re looking for privacy in a natural setting, Otter Lake is ideal for old-fashioned camping. The park has two locations, a main picnic and day-use area in Tulameen and a lovely lakeside campground about 5 km further north along the road.

The Cascade Mountain Range surrounds the park and includes awesome canyons and clear flowing streams. Large numbers of otter, beaver and red squirrel inhabit the area, as well as mountain goats, cougars and grizzly bears. Fishermen will find time spent on Otter Lake rewarding, with large lake trout being the catch of the day.

The scenic lakeside campground is an ideal base for those who want to explore the mining history of the Tulameen area.

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The park is located 33 km northwest of Princeton off Hwy 5A toward Coalmont and Tulameen. The route is well marked with signs. There is also access from Hwy 97C, Coquihalla Connector Hwy. Turn at Aspen Grove, which is Hwy 5A, and follow signs. A 34 km gravel road leaves Hwy 5A just past the Kentucky-Alleyne turnoff. It leads through sections of the Nicola Ranch to approach Otter Lake from the north. The roads, both from Tulameen and the gravel road from the north, are narrow and winding with limited visibility. Use caution and yield to logging trucks.

Accessing the park using secondary forestry roads from B.C.’s lower mainland, as suggested by Google, is not recommended. These routes are unreliable and are not safe.

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Campsite reservations are accepted. All campsite reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservations system. 

During the peak season, all of the sites reservable and non-occupied reservation sites can accommodate first come, first served customers for one, or perhaps more nights, depending on availability.

 

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Tulameen, just 5 km south of the campground, is an area steeped in mining history and pioneer legend. It was formerly used by First Nations as a base camp for hunting and trapping. The fur trade attracted the Hudson’s Bay Company to the area and their fur brigades used a route which passed through the town. They named it “Encampment des Femmes” after the women who waited for their men out trapping or on the brigades. (Also known as Otter Flat in later years this spot was officially named Tulameen in 1901, an indigenous name referring to deposits of “red earth” (ochre) found in this area).

Gold brought people to the region in the late 1890s and Granite Creek became the third largest city in B.C. rivalling Vancouver and Victoria. Communities sprung up on the strength of the coal and copper mining industry and attracted the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) and the Granby Mining Company. The region became Canada’s sole supplier of platinum and its coal powered the KVR and the VV&E, part of the Great Northern Railway. Today, crumbling building foundations and the empty rail-bed of the KVR winding towards the horizon are echoes of a prosperous past.

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Roscoe Bay Park is a small fjord and adjacent upland on the east side of West Redonda Island. It is known for its annual congregations of Moon Jellies (jelly fish).

This park provides excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, backcountry camping and anchorage in Roscoe Bay as well as fishing, hiking and warm water swimming at Black Lake.

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The park is located northwest of Desolation Sound Marine Park and north of Powell River and Lund on the Sunshine Coast. The nearest community is Lund approximately 20 km by water.

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Backcountry Camping fees are in place for Desolation Sound Parks backcountry campgrounds (includes Desolation Sound Marine, Copeland Islands Marine, Malaspina and Roscoe Bay Parks) from June 1 to September 15. Thank you for your support!

Get a Backcountry Permit ▸ 

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The park is located northwest of Desolation Sound Marine Park and north of Powell River and Lund on the Sunshine Coast. The nearest community is Lund approximately 20 km by water.

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Backcountry Camping fees are in place for Desolation Sound Parks backcountry campgrounds (includes Desolation Sound Marine, Copeland Islands Marine, Malaspina and Roscoe Bay Parks) from June 1 to September 15. Thank you for your support!

Get a Backcountry Permit ▸ 

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Syringa Park is located in south central B.C. near the southeast end of the Lower Arrow Lake. The lake is a part of the Columbia River that was widened and deepened with the construction of the Hugh Keenleyside Dam at Castlegar. 

Recreation opportunities on the Arrow Lake Reservoir have made the park a long time popular destination. This park offers a comfortable base camp for visitors to pursue a variety of activities including fishing, boating and swimming. Explore local history and visit the Doukhbour Village Museum and Zukerberg Island located in nearby Castlegar.

The park protects not only provincially significant interior Douglas fir forests but also preserves one of the few remaining examples of grassland ecosystems in the Kootenays. A variety of wildlife are at home in the park including, elk, deer and a herd of rocky mountain bighorn sheep that can often be observed grazing on the many rock bluffs. Opportunities for nature appreciation occur all year making this park a destination in every season.

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This park is located in south central B.C., 19 km northwest of Castlegar on Hwy 3A. Depending on your direction of travel look for the Robson exit just before or after you cross the bridge over the Kootenay River. The park is a 25 minute drive from Castlegar.

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Campsite reservations are accepted and first come, first served sites are also available. Group campsite reservations are also accepted at this park.

All campsite and group site reservations must be made the BC Parks reservations system. When reservations are not available all campsites function as first come, first served.

 

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The moderately dry and warm climate of this part of the West Kootenay is conducive to the growth of plants and trees like bunchgrass and ponderosa pine that are not normally found in the region. It contains beaches, grasslands, open and closed pine forest, rock outcroppings and canyons. It is important seasonal range for rocky mountain bighorn sheep, elk, deer and cougar. Many bird species inhabit the parks’ forest and grasslands including white-throated swifts, canyon wrens nesting in the rock bands and great blue heron at the waters edge.

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This area is significant to the Okanagan, Shuswap, Sinixt, and Ktunaxa/Kinbasket First Nations. It encompasses areas of cultural and spiritual values.

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The park was named for Syringa Creek, which flows into the Lower Arrow Lake near the park’s eastern or southeastern boundary. The “Syringa” or Mock Orange is a shrub which is indigenous to the area. It blooms in early spring showing clusters of white flowers with bright yellow stamens that emit a powerful, pleasing fragrance. First established in 1968 to provide recreational opportunities, the park was increased to its present size in 1995 to protect a provincially significant ecosystem.

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Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. Please view all wildlife from a distance.

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Take a virtual tour of Porteau Cove Park

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\n Thanks for your cooperation.\n

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