Yalakom Provincial Park

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Yalakom Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Lillooet
Coordinates 51°05′23″N122°25′40″W / 51.08972°N 122.42778°W / 51.08972; -122.42778
Area89.41 km2 (34.52 sq mi)
EstablishedMay 19, 2010 (2010-05-19)
Governing body BC Parks
Yalakom Provincial Park

Yalakom Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located 60 kilometres northwest of Lillooet, British Columbia. The park, which is 8941 ha. in size, was established in 2010.

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