NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL PARKS
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NATIONAL PARKS |
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Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve - 138 rain forest-covered islands The village of Ninstints (Nans Dins) is located on a small island off the west coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii). Remains of houses, together with carved mortuary and memorial poles, illustrate the Haida people's art and way of life. The site commemorates the living culture of the Haida people and their relationship to the land and sea, and offers a visual key to their oral traditions.
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NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA PARKS |
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| Anhluut'ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga'asanskwhl Nisga'a Provincial Park - Grizzly Sanctuary Highway 16 to Terrace, then north for 100 km on the Nisga'a Highway, which is paved for the first 70 km. From Kitwanga, head north for 78 km on paved Highway 37 to the Cranberry River. Here the unpaved Nass Forest Service Road leads west to New Aiyansh, a distance of 86 km. Atlin Park and Recreation Area Located in the northwest corner of the province , c hartered access is available in the town of Atlin located along highway #7 from Jake's Corner on the Alaska highway. Visitors cannot access the park by vehicle. Visitors planning to enter the park must do so by boat or aircraft. Boya Lake Provincial Park There is a 2 km access road east of Highway #37 that leads into the park. It is located about 150 km north of the town of Dease Lake, and about 285 km north of Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park. Northwest Escapes Ltd Chase Provincial Park 70 km north of Germansen Landing. No road access into the park. A branch of the Finlay-Osilinka forest service road approaches the southern park boundary, but a crossing of the Mesilinka River is required to reach the park and there is no bridge to cross. The closest community, town or city is Mackenzie. Chukachida River Protected Area Access to the park by jet boat is possible for the first 13 km along the Chukachida from the Stikine. Canoeing or kayaking is also possible, as is air access via float plane. Damdochax Protected Area 140 km northeast of Hazelton. There is no road access to the protected area. Access is by air only. The nearest communities, towns and cities are New Hazelton and Old Hazelton. Dall River Old Growth Park 300 km west of Fort Nelson. There are no roads; access to the area is by air. Most visitors to the area are members of guided hunting and/or fishing trips. Denetiah Provincial Park Denetiah Park lies primarily west of the Rocky Mountain Trench and approximately 160 km upstream of Fort Ware along the Kechika River. Map Ed Bird-Estella Lakes Provincial Park Located near the most northern tip of Williston Lake. Located near Tsay Kay Dene Indian Reserve, 67 km South of Ft. Ware on the Russel Forestry Service Road. The closest community, town or city is Mackenzie. Finlay-Russel Provincial Park and Protected Area Limited road access from Ft. Ware and road conditions are unknown, access to interior by air. Mackenzie is the closest community but is still a days drive on rough roads. |
Graham-Laurier Provincial Park 145 km northwest of Fort St. John. Graham-Laurier is a remote wilderness area. The Halfway/Graham Forest Service road provides the only motorized access to within 10 km of the southeast corner of the park. Mount Blanchet Provincial Park Located between the northwest arm and the main body of Takla Lake at Takla Narrows. There is no road access or facilities provided. (Map reference 93N/4 & 93N/5.) Mount Edziza Provincial Park There is no vehicle access. Telegraph Creek to the northwest is the nearest community, and the only road connection to there is via secondary road to Dease Lake, 113 kilometres northeast on Highway 37. The park is about 500 kilometres north of Kitwanga, on Highway 16. Dease Lake, via Highways 16 and 37, is approximately 600 kilometres north of Terrace. Nation Lakes Provincial Park Drive west on Highway 16 from Prince George. Head north on Highway 27 near Vanderhoof to Fort St. James. Take the Tachie Highway for 40 km to the Leo Creek Forest Service Road (FSR), then follow the Leo Creek FSR for 68 km to the Driftwood FSR. Take the Driftwood FSR for 54.5 km to the Fall-Tsayta FSR. Turn right and drive approximately 5 km. Map Omineca Provincial Park and Protected Area 182 km northwest of the town of Mackenzie and approximately 219 km due north of the town of Fort St James. Redfern-Keily Provincial Park 80 km west of the Alaska Highway, approximately 250 km northwest of Fort St. John. Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Provincial Park East of the Village of Iskut, off Highway #37. Approximately 500 kilometres north of Smithers. Sustut Park and Protected Area Access to the park is by air. Swan Lake Kispiox River Provincial Park 75 km northwest of Hazelton. The main access is via Highway 37, which heads north from Highway 16 at Kitwanga Junction. The turn-off on the east side of the highway is Brown Bear Forest Service Road. Follow this road for approximately 14 km until you see Brown Bear Lake sign. Turn right on this road and follow it for 3km to the parking area and information shelter. The majority of the park is inaccessible by foot or vehicle. Tatlatui 240 km north of Smithers and approximately 180 km southeast of Hwy #37 at Eddontenajon Lake. No road access. All major lakes accessible by float plane. Other access alternatives would be horseback or helicopter. Tatshenshini-Alsek Park Tatshenshini-Alsek Park is located in the extreme northwestern corner of British Columbia. The park is continguous to the neighbouring parks in the Yukon and Alaska. |
PEACE RIVER - FORT NELSON - DAWSON CREEK |
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| Andy Bailey Provincial Park Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park Access to the area is via floatplane or helicopter. Jet boats can navigate up-river - however, jet boats are not allowed past log jam rapids on the Gataga River. Gwillim Lake Provincial Park 56 km southeast of Chetwynd; take Highway 29 south off Highway 97. Horneline Creek Provincial Park 130 km south of Lower Post and about 30 km north of Denetiah Park. Kotcho Lake Village Provincial Park 100 km east of Fort Nelson. There are no roads to the park. Access is by boat or air. Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park 160 km southwest of Fort Nelson. Standard access by aircraft or horse, but no road access. Liard River Corridor Provincial Park Alaska Highway, 317 km northwest of Fort Nelson. Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park Alaska Highway, 317 km northwest of Fort Nelson. |
Maxhamish Lake Provincial Park 125 km north of Fort Nelson, 12 km off the Liard Hwy (77). There is no road access and the closest community is Fort Nelson. Monkman Provincial Park Murray River Road, 60 kilometres south of Tumbler Ridge. Muncho Lake Provincial Park At KM 681 of the Alaska Hwy. Smith River Falls - Fort Halkett Provincial Park Kilometer 820 of the Alaska Highway and about 30 km west of Liard Hot Springs Park. Stone Mountain Provincial Park Kilometre 595 of the Alaska Highway, roughly 140 kilometres west of Fort Nelson. Sukunka Falls Provincial Park 45 km south of Chetwynd via the Chetwynd-Tumbler Ridge Highway and the Sukunka Forest Service road. Tetsa River Regional Park Toad River Hot Springs Provincial Park |
PRINCE GOERGE - SKEENA - HOUSTON |
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| Babine Lake - Smithers Landing Marine Provincial Park 66 km northeast of Smithers on Babine Lake Road. The closest communities, towns and cities are Smithers and Telkwa. Babine Mountains Provincial Park Old Babine Lake Road, which leaves Highway 16 just east of the Bulkley River bridge. Follow the signs to Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park . The parking lot and information map are located 5 km north of Driftwood Canyon. From there, the road is not passable to vehicle traffic. Babine Mountains Provincial Park Old Babine Lake Road, which leaves Highway 16 just east of the Bulkley River bridge. Follow the signs to Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park . The parking lot and information map are located 5 km north of Driftwood Canyon. From there, the road is not passable to vehicle traffic. Beaumont Provincial Park 134 km drive west of Prince George on Highway 16. Bijoux Falls Provincial Park 44 km north of McLeod Lake on Highway 97 The nearest communities, towns and cities are Prince George, MacKenzie, Chetwynd and McLeod Lake. Call Lake Provincial Park 5km southeast of Smithers. Coste Rocks Provincial Park 23 km south of Kitimat by boat on the south end of Coste Island Dala-Kildala Rivers Estuaries Provincial Park Head of Kildala Arm on the Douglas Channel, approximately 15 km southeast of Kitamaat Village. Access is by boat only. |
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Diana Lake Provincial Park 16 km east of Prince Rupert on Highway #16. Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park 10 km northeast of Smithers, follow the signs on Old Babine Lake Road. Eagle Bay Provincial Park 20 km south of Kitimat on the west side of Devastation Channel. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel). Access is by boat only. Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Provincial Park 24 km north of Burns Lake. Exchamsiks River Provincial Park 56 km west of Terrace on highway 16. Northwest Escapes Ltd 1-250-638-8490 Francois Lake Provincial Park 12 km from Highway 16, southwest of Fraser Lake. Hai Lake - Mount Herman Provincial Park 11-km south of Terrace on the west side of Beam Station Road. Terrace Visitor Info Centre 1-800-499-1637 Kitimat River Provincial Park North of the Snowflake Park Fairgrounds, north of Kitimat on Highway 37 Map Kitimat Visitor Information Centre 1-800-664-6554 Kitson Island Marine Park Near the mouth of the Skeena River, 5 km south of Port Edward. The closest communities, towns and cities are Port Edward and Prince Rupert. Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary 45 km northeast of Prince Rupert. Boat access only. The closest communities, towns and cities are Port Simpson, Port Edward and Prince Rupert. Lakelse Lake Provincial Park 20 km south of Terrace and 40 km north of Kitimat on Highway #37 Northwest Escapes Ltd 1-250-38-8490 Lower Skeena River Provincial Park Mount Pope Provincial Park 7 kms northwest of Fort St. James on the northeast side of Stuart Lake Map Nalbeelah Creek Wetlands Provincial Park 10 km north of Kitimat on Highway 37. Naikoon Provincial Park Highway 16 that connects the island communities passes close to the south and west boundaries of the park providing access at Tlell, Mayer Lake, and north east of Masset. Queen Charlotte Islands |
Netalzul Meadows Provincial Park Netalzul Meadows is accessed via the Upper Fulton Forest Service Road, off of Babine Lake Road. At km 53 the Upper Fulton Forest Service Road ends at Camp Lake. Owyacumish River Provincial Park North side of Gardner Canal, approximately 15 km west of Kemano Bay and about 70 km southeast of Kitamaat Village Paarens Beach Provincial Park A two-hour drive northwest of Prince George on the south shore of Stuart Lake and about 11 kilometres from the community of Fort St. James. From Prince George take Highway #16 west one hundred kilometres to Vanderhoof, at which point it is another 54 kilometres north on Highway #27. Red Bluff Provincial Park At the Village of Topley on Hwy 16, go north for 45 km on Hwy 118. Rubyrock Lake Provincial Park 70 kilometres northwest of Fort St. James. Sowchea Bay Provincial Park From Prince George travel 100 km west on Highway 16 to Vanderhoof. From Vanderhoof travel 55 km north on Highway 27 to Fort St. James. From Fort St. James travel 20 km west on Sowchea Bay Road. Stuart Lake Marine Provincial Park 32 km northwest of Fort St. James on the north shore of Stuart Lake; road access from Fort St. James is 30 km on Tachie Road and south 2 km to the lake on Hibiscus Road. Sue Channel Provincial Park 36 km south of Kitimat on the west side of Devastation Channel. Takla Lake Marine Provincial Park Takla Narrows. Map Tyhee Lake Provincial Park Off Highway 16 and 10 km east of Smithers near Telkwa. Trembleur Lake Provincial Park Trembleur Lake Park is located on the north side of the lake approximately 9 kilometres west of the Middle River. Uncha Mountain Red Hills Provincial Park Francois Lake, approximately 30 km south of Burns Lake. Weewanie Hot Springs Provincial Park 38 km south of Kitimat on the east side of Devestation Channel. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel). Access is by boat only. |
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