Rock Bay Marine Provincial Park

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Rock Bay Marine Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Campbell River
Coordinates 50°19′59″N125°27′30″W / 50.33306°N 125.45833°W / 50.33306; -125.45833
Area5.25 km2 (2.03 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 13, 1995 (1995-07-13)
Governing body BC Parks
Rock Bay Marine Provincial Park

Rock Bay Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the Inside Passage at the junction of Johnstone Strait and Discovery Passage. The park contains approximately 525 ha. [1] Rock Bay is located on the shore of Vancouver Island, immediately south of East Thurlow Island. [2]

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References

  1. "Rock Bay Marine Park". BC Geographical Names .
  2. "Rock Bay (bay)". BC Geographical Names .

50°20′00″N125°27′30″W / 50.33333°N 125.45833°W / 50.33333; -125.45833