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it is home to many animals and plants which make it beautiful all year round. It is cold there, well a lot of the time |
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| location = [[Peace River Regional District|Peace River RD]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]] |
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| established = May 18, 1973 |
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'''Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is part of the larger [[Muskwa-Kechika Management Area]],<ref>[http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/management-area/protected.asp Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011143250/http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/management-area/protected.asp |date=2008-10-11 }}, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area</ref> which include to the north of the Kwadacha the [[Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park]] and [[Stone Mountain Provincial Park]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kwadacha Wilderness Park |url=https://bcparks.ca/kwadacha-wilderness-park/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=BC Parks |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Accessibility == |
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It is approximately 160 km (100 mi) southwest of Fort Nelson, and there is no road access. The standard way to access the park is through horseback or by aircraft.<ref name=":0" /> It is about 150 km (90 mi) of backpacking to reach the park from Alaska Highway, and there are many treacherous river crossings. It is advised that backpackers plan for 12 to 14 days of backpacking for safety.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Lovegrove |first=Donald |date=2013-01-03 |title=Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park |url=https://britishcolumbia.com/things-to-do-and-see/parks-and-trails/northern-bc-and-haida-gwaii/kwadacha-wilderness-provincial-park/ |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The park is open year round to anyone who manages to get there. Wilderness, backcountry, or walk-in camping are allowed, but there are no facilities provided.<ref name=":1" /> |
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{{British Columbia parks}} |
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[[Category:Provincial parks of British Columbia]] |
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[[Category:Parks in the Canadian Rockies]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:56, 29 March 2024
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| Location | Peace River RD, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 57°48′N 125°7′W / 57.800°N 125.117°W |
| Area | 130,279 ha (503.01 sq mi) |
| Established | May 18, 1973 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park |
Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the larger Muskwa-Kechika Management Area,[2] which include to the north of the Kwadacha the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park and Stone Mountain Provincial Park.[3]
Accessibility[edit]
It is approximately 160 km (100 mi) southwest of Fort Nelson, and there is no road access. The standard way to access the park is through horseback or by aircraft.[3] It is about 150 km (90 mi) of backpacking to reach the park from Alaska Highway, and there are many treacherous river crossings. It is advised that backpackers plan for 12 to 14 days of backpacking for safety.[4]
The park is open year round to anyone who manages to get there. Wilderness, backcountry, or walk-in camping are allowed, but there are no facilities provided.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Protected Planet | Kwadacha Wilderness Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ Muskwa-Kechika Protected Areas Archived 2008-10-11 at the Wayback Machine, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
- ^ a b "Kwadacha Wilderness Park". BC Parks. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ a b Lovegrove, Donald (2013-01-03). "Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park". British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
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