Ruckle Provincial Park

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Ruckle Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Sidney
Coordinates 48°46′53″N123°23′22″W / 48.78139°N 123.38944°W / 48.78139; -123.38944
Area5.29 km2 (2.04 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 18, 1974 (1974-06-18)
Governing body BC Parks

Ruckle Provincial Park is a provincial park on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. It has the largest provincial campground on the Gulf Islands. Partly protected by the park is a historic sheep farm founded by the Ruckle family.

Coordinates: 48°46′0″N123°23′0″W / 48.76667°N 123.38333°W / 48.76667; -123.38333


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