Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park

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Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Campbell River
Coordinates 50°16′04″N125°13′37″W / 50.26778°N 125.22694°W / 50.26778; -125.22694
Area7.61 km2 (2.94 sq mi)
EstablishedMarch 26, 1974 (1974-03-26)
Governing body BC Parks
Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park

Octopus Islands Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located between Quadra Island and Maurelle Island in Okisollo Channel.


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