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'''Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in the [[British Columbia Coast|Central Coast region]] of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], located on the north side of the entrance to [[Rivers Inlet]], 86 km north of [[Port Hardy]] at the south end of [[Fitz Hugh Sound]]. Comprising 1,079 hectares of marine area and 934 hectares of land area, the park is accessible by boat only and entrance to its anchorages are on its eastern side, the western being exposed to the open ocean. Exploration by dinghy and kayak are popular with visitors, as are nature viewing, scuba diving and exploring the islands many beaches and adjoining islets. The nearest supply centre for fuel and food is at the community of [[Rivers Inlet, British Columbia|Rivers Inlet]].
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'''Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in the [[British Columbia Coast|Central Coast region]] of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], located on the north side of the entrance to [[Rivers Inlet]], 86&nbsp;km north of [[Port Hardy]] at the south end of [[Fitz Hugh Sound]]. Comprising 1,079 hectares of marine area and 934 hectares of land area, the park is accessible by boat only and entrance to its anchorages are on its eastern side, the western being exposed to the open ocean. Exploration by dinghy and kayak are popular with visitors, as are nature viewing, scuba diving and exploring the islands many beaches and adjoining islets. The nearest supply centre for fuel and food is at the community of [[Rivers Inlet, British Columbia|Rivers Inlet]].


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*[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/penrose_is/ BC Parks infopage]
*[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/penrose_is/ BC Parks infopage]


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Latest revision as of 10:00, 9 June 2022

Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park
Part of the eastern shoreline of Penrose Island
Map showing the location of Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park
LocationCentral Coast RD, British Columbia
Nearest cityBella Bella
Coordinates51°27′40″N 127°44′00″W / 51.46111°N 127.73333°W / 51.46111; -127.73333
Area2,013 ha (7.77 sq mi)
Created16 September 1992
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteBC Parks Penrose Island

Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Central Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, located on the north side of the entrance to Rivers Inlet, 86 km north of Port Hardy at the south end of Fitz Hugh Sound. Comprising 1,079 hectares of marine area and 934 hectares of land area, the park is accessible by boat only and entrance to its anchorages are on its eastern side, the western being exposed to the open ocean. Exploration by dinghy and kayak are popular with visitors, as are nature viewing, scuba diving and exploring the islands many beaches and adjoining islets. The nearest supply centre for fuel and food is at the community of Rivers Inlet.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Penrose Island Marine Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-16.


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