Ptarmigan Creek Provincial Park and Protected Area

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Ptarmigan Creek Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Prince George
Coordinates 53°29′33″N120°53′22″W / 53.49250°N 120.88944°W / 53.49250; -120.88944
Area33.29 km2 (12.85 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 29, 2000 (2000-06-29)
Governing body BC Parks
Ptarmigan Creek Provincial Park and Protected Area

Ptarmigan Creek Provincial Park and Protected Area is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

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