Kitimat River Provincial Park

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Kitimat River Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Kitimat
Coordinates 54°06′40″N128°36′31″W / 54.11111°N 128.60861°W / 54.11111; -128.60861
Area0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
EstablishedMay 17, 2004 (2004-05-17)
Governing body BC Parks
Kitimat River Provincial Park

Kitimat River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It was established on May 17, 2004, and is 57 ha. in size. [1]

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References

  1. "Kitimat River Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 20 September 2021.

54°06′41″N128°36′32″W / 54.1114°N 128.6089°W / 54.1114; -128.6089