Walhachin Oxbows Provincial Park

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Walhachin Oxbows Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Cache Creek
Coordinates 50°45′03″N120°55′50″W / 50.75083°N 120.93056°W / 50.75083; -120.93056
Area0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 23, 1997 (1997-07-23)
Governing body BC Parks

Walhachin Oxbows Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. [1]

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References

  1. "Walhachin Oxbows Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 28 September 2021.

See also

Coordinates: 50°45′00″N120°55′52″W / 50.750°N 120.931°W / 50.750; -120.931