Whiskers Point Provincial Park

Whiskers Point Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada and is located beside McLeod Lake approximately 20 km south of the community of McLeod Lake.

Whiskers Point Provincial Park
IUCN category II (national park)[1]
Location of Whiskers Point Provincial Park in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityMcLeod Lake
Coordinates54°54′16″N 122°56′22″W
Area116 ha (290 acres)
EstablishedMarch 16, 1956
Governing bodyBC Parks

While primarily focused on recreational opportunities, Whiskers Point Provincial Park also provides significant conservation value as it is 1 of only 5 protected areas in McGregor Plateau ecosystem, all of which all small. Whiskers Point contributes 2.24% of the overall representation of this ecosection.[2]

Recreation

The park's location beside the lake allows access to swimming, windsurfing, waterskiing, boating and fishing. There is also lakeside hiking, picnicking, and camping.

References

  1. "Whiskers Point Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  2. "WHISKERS POINT PROVINCIAL PARK PURPOSE STATEMENT AND ZONING PLAN" (PDF). BC Parks. Retrieved 4 June 2020.


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