Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

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Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Sechelt
Coordinates 49°30′26″N123°44′57″W / 49.50722°N 123.74917°W / 49.50722; -123.74917
Area0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
EstablishedJanuary 29, 1971 (1971-01-29)
Governing body BC Parks
Website bcparks.ca/porpoise-bay-park/
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada near the town of Sechelt. Features of the park include a campsite with group and walk-in camping opportunities, as well as opportunities for paddling, swimming and observing nature. [1]

The area of Porpoise Bay Provincial Park has historically been used by peoples of the Shíshálh Nation. The park was established on January 29, 1971 after the land was purchased from a family in 1966.

Second-growth forests are found in the park, with Douglas fir, western hemlock, cedar, maple and alder trees. Chum and Coho salmon may be found spawning in waterways in the park. An estuary in the park also supports and number of shorebird species. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Porpoise Bay Park". BC Parks. Retrieved 2024-06-03.

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