North Thompson River Provincial Park

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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Clearwater
Coordinates 51°37′39″N120°05′14″W / 51.62750°N 120.08722°W / 51.62750; -120.08722
Area1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi)
Established1967 (1967)
Governing body BC Parks

North Thompson River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. [1]

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References

  1. "North Thompson River Park". BC Geographical Names .

Coordinates: 51°37′40″N120°05′14″W / 51.6278°N 120.0872°W / 51.6278; -120.0872