Thurston Bay Marine Provincial Park

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Thurston Bay Marine Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Campbell River
Coordinates 50°22′24″N125°19′39″W / 50.37333°N 125.32750°W / 50.37333; -125.32750
Area5.31 km2 (2.05 sq mi)
EstablishedApril 23, 1970 (1970-04-23)
Governing body BC Parks
Thurston Bay Marine Provincial Park

Thurston Bay Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park on the northwest side of Sonora Island in British Columbia, Canada. [1]

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References

  1. "Thurston Bay Marine Park". BC Geographical Names .