Read Island Provincial Park

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Read Island Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Heriot Bay
Coordinates 50°08′40″N125°08′05″W / 50.14444°N 125.13472°W / 50.14444; -125.13472
Area6.37 km2 (2.46 sq mi)
EstablishedApril 30, 1996 (1996-04-30)
Governing body BC Parks

Read Island Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located on the south end of Read Island. Established in 1996, the park contains approximately 637 ha. [1]

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References

  1. "Read Island Park". BC Geographical Names .

Coordinates: 50°08′30″N125°08′00″W / 50.14167°N 125.13333°W / 50.14167; -125.13333