Babine Mountains Provincial Park

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Babine Mountains Provincial Park
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Location Range 5 Coast Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Smithers, BC
Coordinates 54°55′34″N126°54′52″W / 54.92611°N 126.91444°W / 54.92611; -126.91444
Area31,465 ha (77,750 acres)
EstablishedApril 4, 1984
Governing body BC Parks
Babine Mountains Provincial Park

Babine Mountains Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located to the east of the Bulkley River between the town of Smithers (to the southwest) and Babine Lake (to the northeast). Established by Order-in-Council as the Babine Mountains Recreation Area in 1984, it was upgraded to park status and its name changed in 1999. It contains approximately 31,465 hectares (77,750 acres). [1]

The park is home to black bears, ground squirrels, moose, marmot, and several species of birds. On occasion, grizzly bears, lynx, and wolverines have been sighted as well. [2]

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References

  1. "Babine Mountains Park". BC Geographical Names .
  2. Environment, Ministry of. "Babine Mountains Provincial Park - BC Parks". www.env.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-30.

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