Upper Lillooet Provincial Park

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Upper Lillooet Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Pemberton
Coordinates 50°40′59″N123°36′59″W / 50.68306°N 123.61639°W / 50.68306; -123.61639
Area199.96 km2 (77.20 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 23, 1997 (1997-07-23)
Governing body BC Parks

Upper Lillooet Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The 19,996-hectare park was established on July 28, 1997, under the National Parks Act.

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Coordinates: 50°41′00″N123°37′00″W / 50.6833°N 123.6167°W / 50.6833; -123.6167

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