Owyacumish River Provincial Park

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Owyacumish River Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Kitimat
Coordinates 53°31′53″N128°26′06″W / 53.53139°N 128.43500°W / 53.53139; -128.43500
Area8.05 km2 (3.11 sq mi)
EstablishedMay 17, 2004 (2004-05-17)
Governing body BC Parks

Owyacumish River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

Owyacumish River Provincial Park lies to the north of the Gardner Canal. The park is some 15 km west of Kemano Bay. The Kitamaat Village is 70 km to the southeast. The village and the city of Kitimat are the nearest settlements from the park. Although the Owyacumish River is navigable by boat, motor-powered boats are not suitable for it. [1]

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References

  1. "Owyacumish River Provincial Park". Ministry of Environment, British Columbia. Retrieved 18 July 2013.

Coordinates: 53°31′54″N128°26′06″W / 53.5317°N 128.4350°W / 53.5317; -128.4350