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 |
Area | 7.61 km2 (2.94 sq mi) |
Established | March 26, 1974 |
Governing body | BC Parks |
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