| Arbutus Grove Provincial Park | |
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| Location | Nanaimo RD, British Columbia, Canada |
| Area | 22 ha (54 acres) |
| Established | 21 July 1966 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | Arbutus Grove Provincial Park |
Arbutus Grove Provincial Park is a 22 hectare provincial park located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was established on 21 July 1966 to protect a representative strand of Arbutus tree.
The park is located within the larger Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region.
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Coordinates: 49°15′N124°09′W / 49.250°N 124.150°W
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