Babine Mountains Provincial Park
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| Babine Mountains Provincial Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Map of British Columbia | |
| Location | , British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Smithers, BC |
| Coordinates |  54°55′34″N 126°54′52″W / 54.92611°N 126.91444°W / 54.92611; -126.91444 |
| Area | 31465 ha. (314.65 km²) |
| Established | April 4, 1984 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Babine Mountains Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located to the east of the Bulkley River between the town of Smithers (SW) and Babine Lake (NE). Established by Order-in-Council as the Babine Mountains Recreation Area in 1984, it was upgraded to park status and its name changed in 1999. It contains approximately 31,465 hectares.[1]
The park is home to black bears, ground squirrels, moose, marmot, and several species of birds. On occasion, grizzly bears, lynx, and wolverines have been sighted as well.[2]
External links[]
- ^ "Babine Mountains Park". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ Environment, Ministry of. "Babine Mountains Provincial Park - BC Parks". www.env.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
Coordinates: 54°56′N 126°56′W / 54.933°N 126.933°W / 54.933; -126.933 (Babine Mountains Provincial Park)
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