Main Lake Provincial Park

Main Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park on Quadra Island in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1996 as Main Lakes Chain Park and renamed and expanded in 1997,[1] the park encompasses a large wilderness area of six lakes with many diverse animal, bird and plant species.[2] Opportunities for visitor observation and outdoor recreation include wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking and hiking.[2] Main Lake, Village Bay Lake and Mine Lake are connected by narrow, shallow marshes.[2] Clear Lake, Stramberg Lake and Little Main Lake are accessible by hiking or rough portage.[2][1]

Main Lake Provincial Park
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
LocationQuadra Island, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityCampbell River
Coordinates50°12′39″N 125°12′59″W
Area35.3 km2 (13.6 sq mi)
EstablishedApril 30, 1996 (1996-04-30)
Governing bodyBC Parks

References
  1. "Main Lake Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. "Main Lake Provincial Park - BC Parks".

50.2111°N 125.2167°W / 50.2111; -125.2167

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