Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park

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Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park
Indian Arm Provincial Park
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A southward view of Indian Arm, taken along the Dilly Dally Loop trail.
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Location in British Columbia
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Location in Metro Vancouver
Location Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city North Vancouver
Coordinates 49°26′0″N122°52′0″W / 49.43333°N 122.86667°W / 49.43333; -122.86667
Area6,689 ha (25.83 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 13, 1995;28 years ago (July 13, 1995)
Governing body BC Parks
Website bcparks.ca/say-nuth-khaw-yum-park-aka-indian-arm-park/

Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park, also known as Indian Arm Provincial Park, is a provincial park located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. [2] The park was established on July 13, 1995 by BC Parks to protect the forested mountain terrain of Indian Arm. [3]

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History

In 1998, a cooperative park management agreement was signed between BC Parks and the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. [3]

In February 2010, the park name was changed from Indian Arm Provincial Park to Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park as part of a second cooperative park management agreement between BC Parks and the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. [4] Say Nuth Khaw Yum means "Serpent’s Land" in Halkomelem, the traditional language of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. [3]

Geography

Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park covers 6,689 hectares (16,530 acres) of mountainous terrain surrounding Indian Arm, an 18 kilometre long fjord that extends north from Burrard Inlet. These lands are part of the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh people who have inhabited the area since time immemorial. [3]

The southeastern corner of the park surrounds most of Buntzen Lake, a small reservoir managed by BC Hydro.

This park also contains a number of significant archaeological sites. [3]

Activities

A suspension footbridge on Buntzen Lake Trail Diez Vista Walk (4650957479).jpg
A suspension footbridge on Buntzen Lake Trail

The park's close proximity to the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area makes it a popular destination for recreation. Popular activities include hiking, camping, kayaking, and scuba diving. [3]

The southeastern corner of the park features a well-developed trail system, most of which are rated as moderately difficult. [5]

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References

  1. "Protected Planet | Indian Arm Provincial Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  2. "Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Environment, Ministry of. "Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park [aka Indian Arm Park] - BC Parks". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  4. "Park Management Plan: Say Nuth Khaw Yum / Indian Arm Provincial Park" (PDF). env.gov.bc.ca. February 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  5. Environment, Ministry of. "Ministry of Environment - Indian Arm Provincial Park - Hiking". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-18.