Hardy Island Marine Provincial Park

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Hardy Island Marine Provincial Park
Canada British Columbia location map 2.svg
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Location Hardy Island, British Columbia
Nearest city Powell River
Coordinates 49°43′42″N124°12′58″W / 49.7283°N 124.2161°W / 49.7283; -124.2161
Area17 ha (42 acres)
Designation Marine Provincial Park
Created6 March 1992
Website BC Parks Hardy Island
Hardy Island Marine Provincial Park

Hardy Island Marine Provincial Park, formerly Musket Island Marine Provincial Park, is a provincial park located near the southern tip of the Hardy Island in British Columbia, Canada. The park as created by BC Parks on 6 March 1992 to protect local flora and fauna. The park itself becomes a small island during high tide. [2]

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The park provides a safe anchorage for people recreating in Blind Bay. The park features no developed trails or potable water. [2]

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References

  1. "Hardy Island Marine Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  2. 1 2 Environment, Ministry of. "Hardy Island Marine Provincial Park - BC Parks". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-25.