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Kianuko Provincial Park

Coordinates: 49°25′45″N 116°28′00″W / 49.4292°N 116.4667°W / 49.4292; -116.4667
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Kianuko Provincial Park
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityCreston
Coordinates49°25′44″N 116°28′00″W / 49.42889°N 116.46667°W / 49.42889; -116.46667
Area116.37 km2 (44.93 sq mi)
EstablishedJuly 13, 1995 (1995-07-13)
Governing bodyBC Parks
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Kianuko Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

History

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The park was established July 12, 1995. This is an area of Ktunaxa-kinbasket First Nation traditional use and has high spiritual values.

Conservation

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The park aims to protect important habitat for caribou, moose and grizzly bear, and fish.

Recreation

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The following recreational activities are available: backcountry camping and hiking, fishing, and hunting.

Location

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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

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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.

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49°25′45″N 116°28′00″W / 49.4292°N 116.4667°W / 49.4292; -116.4667