Lower Nimpkish Provincial Park

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Lower Nimpkish Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Port McNeill
Coordinates 50°32′14″N127°00′40″W / 50.53722°N 127.01111°W / 50.53722; -127.01111
Area2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 13, 1995 (1995-07-13)
Governing body BC Parks
Lower Nimpkish Provincial Park

Lower Nimpkish Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the lower Nimpkish River. It is an undeveloped wilderness park that seeks to preserve the habitat while offering fishing and nature appreciation opportunities to the public. [1]

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50°32′15″N127°00′40″W / 50.5375°N 127.0111°W / 50.5375; -127.0111