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 on July 12, 1995.
Geography
The park is 3,745 hectares (9,250 acres) 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 (25 mi) east of Woss, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.
Conservation
The reserve helps to protect the upland portions of Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve and its sensitive Orca habitat.
Recreation
The recreational activities available are backcountry camping, hiking and fishing. The park receives minimal visits as hikers are prohibited from entering the Tsitika River estuary.