Kianuko Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.
Kianuko Provincial Park | |
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Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Nearest city | Creston |
Coordinates | 49°25′44″N 116°28′00″W / 49.42889°N 116.46667°W |
Area | 116.37 km2 (44.93 sq mi) |
Established | July 13, 1995 |
Governing body | BC Parks |
History edit
The park was established July 12, 1995. This is an area of Ktunaxa-kinbasket First Nation traditional use and has high spiritual values.
Conservation edit
The park aims to protect important habitat for caribou, moose and grizzly bear, and fish.
Recreation edit
The following recreational activities are available: backcountry camping and hiking, fishing, and hunting.
Location edit
Located 40 kilometres north of Creston, British Columbia. Access to the park is usually done by hiking from Lockhart Creek Provincial Park, but vehicle access to the park boundary is possible via old unmaintained forestry roads.
Size edit
11,638 hectares in size. On Vehicle to Park Gate from Highway # 3 in Kitchener, via Goat River Rd and Skelly Creek Road. Only hiking or on Horseback into the Park is accepted.