Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park
| Lower Tsitka River Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Port McNeill |
| Coordinates | 50°27′29″N 126°35′20″W / 50.45806°N 126.58889°W |
| Area | 37.45 km2 (14.46 sq mi) |
| Established | July 13, 1995 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.
History[]
The park was established July 12, 1995.
Geography[]
The park is 3745 hectares in size. This park protects the lands between three previously established Ecological Reserves, namely Tsitika Mountain Ecological Reserve, Mt. Derby Ecological Reserve and Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve.
The park is located 40 kilometres east of Woss, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.
Conservation[]
Helps to protect the upland portions of Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve and its sensitive Orca habitat.
Recreation[]
The following recreational activities are available: backcountry camping and hiking and fishing. This park receives minimal visitation as hikers are prohibited from entering the Tsitika River estuary.
See also[]
- List of British Columbia Provincial Parks
- List of Canadian provincial parks
External links[]
Coordinates: 50°27′30″N 126°35′20″W / 50.4583°N 126.5889°W
- IUCN Category II
- Provincial parks of British Columbia
- Northern Vancouver Island
- 1995 establishments in British Columbia
- Protected areas established in 1995