Gilnockie Provincial Park

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Gilnockie Provincial Park
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Location Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Creston, BC
Coordinates 49°05′14″N115°39′19″W / 49.08722°N 115.65528°W / 49.08722; -115.65528
Area2,842 ha. (28.42 km2)
Established July 13, 1995
Governing body BC Parks

Gilnockie Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. This 2842-hectare park is situated southeast of Cranbrook and just north of the U.S. border. [1] It includes the upper portion of Gilnockie Creek. Gilnockie Provincial Park protects some of the oldest fir and larch stands in the region where bears, moose, elk, white-tail and mule deer are found.

Although Gilnockie Park has low recreation values, this steep densely wooded and small wet valley encompasses wide-ranging species and habitat diversity and provides north south connectivity for many animals and birds. No facilities are provided. Visitors should be self-sufficient and proficient in backcountry travel practices.

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References

  1. "Gilnockie Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 15 September 2021.

49°05′15″N115°39′20″W / 49.0875°N 115.6556°W / 49.0875; -115.6556