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Sukunka Falls Provincial Park | |
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Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Nearest city | Chetwynd |
Coordinates | 55°19′44″N121°43′16″W / 55.32889°N 121.72111°W |
Area | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
Established | July 30, 1981 |
Governing body | BC Parks |
Sukunka Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.
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