Monashee Provincial Park

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Monashee Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Revelstoke
Coordinates 50°32′29″N118°16′00″W / 50.54139°N 118.26667°W / 50.54139; -118.26667
Area227.39 km2 (87.80 sq mi)
EstablishedMay 1, 1962 (1962-05-01)
Governing body BC Parks
Monashee Provincial Park

Monashee Provincial Park is a provincial park located just outside of Cherryville, British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the central Monashee Mountains between the Arrow Lakes and the upper Shuswap River drainage, just east of Sugar Lake. It is a remote grizzly habitat that is a walk-in only. Mount Fosthall is the highest peak in the area and can be hiked in a day. In addition to hiking and alpinism other activities include fishing.

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50°31′00″N118°15′00″W / 50.51667°N 118.25000°W / 50.51667; -118.25000