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| name = Lower Tsitka River Provincial Park |
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| iucn_category = II |
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| map = British Columbia |
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| map_alt = A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia |
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| location = [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]] |
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| nearest_city = [[Port McNeill, British Columbia|Port McNeill]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|50|27|29|N|126|35|20|W|region:CA|display=inline}} |
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| area_km2 = 37.45 |
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| established = {{start date|1995|7|13}} |
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| governing_body = [[BC Parks]] |
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'''Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. |
'''Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The park was established July 12, 1995. |
The park was established on July 12, 1995. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The park is |
The park is {{convert|3,745|hectare}} 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. |
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The park is located 40 |
The park is located {{convert|40|km}} east of [[Woss, British Columbia]] on [[Vancouver Island]]. |
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==Conservation== |
==Conservation== |
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The reserve helps to protect the upland portions of Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve and its sensitive Orca habitat. |
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==Recreation== |
==Recreation== |
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The |
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. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/l_tsitika.html Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park at BC Parks] |
*[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/l_tsitika.html Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park at BC Parks] |
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{{coord|50.4583|N|126.5889|W|source:wikidata|display=title}} |
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[[Category:Provincial parks of British Columbia]] |
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[[Category:Northern Vancouver Island]] |
[[Category:Northern Vancouver Island]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1995]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:06, 21 April 2022
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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[edit]
The park was established on July 12, 1995.
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
The reserve helps to protect the upland portions of Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve and its sensitive Orca habitat.
Recreation[edit]
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.