God's Pocket Marine Provincial Park

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God's Pocket Provincial Park
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Location Rupert Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Port Hardy, BC
Coordinates 50°50′14″N127°33′39″W / 50.83722°N 127.56083°W / 50.83722; -127.56083
Area2,036 ha. (20.36 km²)
Established July 13, 1995
Governing body BC Parks
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God's Pocket Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in southwest British Columbia, Canada, established July 12, 1995. It is well known as a cold water scuba diving and kayaking destination. [1] The park is 2,036 hectares in size, [2] and includes two main islands, Hurst and Bell islands respectively, and many smaller isles.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "God's Pocket Marine Provincial Park". British Columbia Parks. bcparks. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  2. "God's Pocket Marine Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 15 September 2021.

Coordinates: 50°50′19″N127°33′54″W / 50.83861°N 127.56500°W / 50.83861; -127.56500