Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park

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Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park
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Location Peace River Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Mackenzie, British Columbia
Coordinates 55°30′37″N123°17′46″W / 55.51028°N 123.29611°W / 55.51028; -123.29611
Area5,786 ha. (57.86 km2)
EstablishedApril 11, 2001
Governing body BC Parks
Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park

Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located along the eastern edge of Williston Lake, Heather-Dina Lakes Park, which is named after two lakes in the park, features mature, mixed forest with many small lakes. [1] Facilities are quite limited compared to other parks in British Columbia. A primitive campground is located at Heather Lake and another at Dina Lake. Camping, fishing, canoeing, and hiking are popular activities among visitors. [2]

Both lakes are stocked with fish and feature abundant wildlife, including abundant loons, ducks and other animals. The park size is reported to be 5,786 hectares.

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References

  1. "Heather-Dina Lakes". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  2. "Heather – Dina Lakes Provincial Park". BC Parks. Retrieved September 15, 2021.