Quatsino Provincial Park

Quatsino Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on Quatsino Sound on northern Vancouver Island.

Quatsino Provincial Park
A bald eagle flying just above the surface of a lake with mountains in the background
A bald eagle just above a lake in the park
Location of the park in British Columbia
Location of the park in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityPort Alice
Coordinates50°29′38″N 127°49′03″W[2]
Area654 ha (1,620 acres)
EstablishedJuly 13, 1995 (1995-07-13)
Governing bodyBC Parks

History

The park was established July 12, 1995.

Conservation

This undeveloped park protects some of the largest old-growth trees, some small lakes, Koprino Harbour, which is a sheltered inlet, and the Koprino River estuary, which is noted for its critical fish-rearing and waterfowl habitat. The park also protects nesting and feeding habitat that is used by a high concentration of bald eagles. Black bears are very common in Quatsino Provincial Park, as are coastal black-tailed deer and cougars.

Recreation

The following recreational activities are available: backcountry camping and hiking, kayaking and canoeing, fishing and hunting. Quatsino Provincial Park is primarily a marine-access recreational park.

Location

The park is 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Port Hardy, British Columbia. It is accessible by rough logging roads or by kayaks. Quatsino is on a popular kayaking route.

Size

This park is 654 hectares (1,620 acres) in size.

See also

References
  1. "Quatsino Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  2. "Quatsino Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 24 September 2021.

50°29′30″N 127°49′00″W


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