Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located at the mouth of Elcho Harbour on Dean Channel, it enshrines the farthest point west reached by Alexander Mackenzie in 1793 and the rock he marked to commemorate his journey.
| Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1] | |
 “Alex MacKenzie from Canada by land” | |
  Location in British Columbia | |
| Location | Central Coast RD, British Columbia |
| Nearest city | Bella Coola |
| Coordinates | 52°22′42″N 127°28′18″W |
| Area | 5 ha (12 acres) |
| Created | 10 February 1926 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | BC Parks Sir Alexander |
The Park and monument can only be reached by boat. If seas are very calm, a float plane landing may be possible. There are no facilities at this park. The nearest communities are Bella Coola to the southeast and Ocean Falls to the west.
References
- "Sir Alexander Mackenzie Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
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