Pilot Bay Provincial Park

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Pilot Bay Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Nelson
Coordinates 49°38′28″N116°51′53″W / 49.64111°N 116.86472°W / 49.64111; -116.86472
Area3.47 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 21, 1964 (1964-07-21)
Governing body BC Parks

Pilot Bay Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

The park is located on Kootenay Lake. The bay at the park is good for swimming and fishing. In the park there are many hiking tracks around and the Pilot Bay Lighthouse is nearby. The park is accessible by road. The area is 374 hectares. Drinking water is not available inside the park. [1]

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References

  1. "Pilot Bay Provincial Park - BC Parks".

Coordinates: 49°38′20″N116°51′50″W / 49.639°N 116.864°W / 49.639; -116.864