Diana Lake Provincial Park

Diana Lake Provincial Park is a 233 hectare provincial park located 16 kilometres east of the city of Prince Rupert in the North Coast Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. The park was established by BC Parks in 1980.

Diana Lake Provincial Park
IUCN category II (national park)[1]
Diana Lake Provincial Park
Location in British Columbia
LocationNorth Coast RD, British Columbia
Nearest cityPrince Rupert
Coordinates54°13′41″N 130°09′47″W
Area233 ha (580 acres)
Created4 March 1980
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteBC Parks Diana Lake

Description

The park provides lake, lakeshore and forest recreation opportunities for local residents and travelers along the Highway 16 corridor. Diana Lake is the primary freshwater recreation site, popular for swimming and picnicking, for regional residents. It also has a fascinating nature trail that winds through lush coastal rainforest. All five species of Pacific salmon, as well as steelhead, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden trout can be found in the lakes and creeks around this park.

The day-use area is open from May 15 to September 15. There is no potable water available at this park.

See also

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