Francis Point Provincial Park

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Francis Point Provincial Park
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The lighthouse at Francis Point Provincial Park
Canada British Columbia location map 2.svg
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Map of British Columbia
Location New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Pender Harbour, BC
Coordinates 49°36′43″N124°03′28″W / 49.61194°N 124.05778°W / 49.61194; -124.05778
Area83 ha (210 acres)
EstablishedMay 17, 2004
Governing body BC Parks
Francis Point Provincial Park

Francis Point Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the southwest end of the Francis Peninsula, south of the community of Pender Harbour on the west side of the Sechelt Peninsula in the Sunshine Coast region. Established in 2004, the park is 83 ha. in size, 74 ha. of it upland, the other 9 ha. foreshore.

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49°36′36″N124°03′26″W / 49.61000°N 124.05722°W / 49.61000; -124.05722