Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park

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Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Powell River
Coordinates 50°12′35″N123°46′36″W / 50.20972°N 123.77667°W / 50.20972; -123.77667
Area9.64 km2 (3.72 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 24, 1965 (1965-06-24)
Governing body BC Parks
Website bcparks.ca/princess-louisa-marine-park/

Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada surrounding Princess Louisa Inlet. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Princess Louisa Marine Park". BC Geographical Names .
  2. BC Parks: Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park
  3. BritishColumbia.com: Princess Louisa Marine Park

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