Stagleap Provincial Park
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Provincial park in Central Kootenay Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Stagleap Provincial Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Nearest city | Creston |
Coordinates | 49°03′36″N 117°02′55″W / 49.06000°N 117.04861°W / 49.06000; -117.04861 |
Area | 11.33 km2 (4.37 sq mi) |
Established | August 17, 1964 (1964-08-17) |
Governing body | BC Parks |
Stagleap Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The park is approximately 1133 hectares[1] (2800 acres). It is 34 kilometers (21 miles) west of Creston.[2]
Stagleap is a protected habitat for mountain caribou, which are an endangered species.[3] For this reason, dogs and other domestic animals are prohibited from the park from November 1st through April 30th.[1]
Attractions[]
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Log cabins for day use
References[]
- ^ a b "Stagleap Provincial Park." BC Parks.
- ^ "'Stagleap Provincial Park." West Kootenay Visitor Center.". Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
- ^ "Mountain Caribou." Conservation Northwest.
External links[]
- "Stagleap Park". BC Geographical Names.
- Official site
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Coordinates: 49°03′37″N 117°02′56″W / 49.0603°N 117.0489°W / 49.0603; -117.0489
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