Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park

Lower Tsitika River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

History

The park was established July 12, 1995.

Geography

The park is 3745 hectares 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 east of Woss, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.

Conservation

Helps to protect the upland portions of Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve and its sensitive Orca habitat.

Recreation

The following recreational activities are available: backcountry camping and hiking and fishing. This park receives minimal visitation as hikers are prohibited from entering the Tsitika River estuary.

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