Pukeashun Provincial Park

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Pukeashun Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Salmon Arm
Coordinates 51°11′40″N119°15′36″W / 51.19444°N 119.26000°W / 51.19444; -119.26000
Area17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi)
EstablishedApril 18, 2001 (2001-04-18)
Governing body BC Parks

Pukeashun Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located north of the community of Scotch Creek, near the city of Salmon Arm. The park is named for Pukeashun Mountain which is within its boundaries and a major local landmark. It protects part of the Adams Plateau, the southeastern portion of the Shuswap Highland.

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Coordinates: 51°12′17″N119°14′09″W / 51.20472°N 119.23583°W / 51.20472; -119.23583