Kianuko Provincial Park Explained

Kianuko Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Map:British Columbia
Relief:yes
Map Width:200
Map Alt:A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
Location:British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City:Creston
Coordinates:49.4289°N -116.4667°W
Area Km2:116.37
Governing Body:BC Parks

Kianuko Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

History

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

Conservation

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

Recreation

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

Location

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

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.

External links

49.4292°N -116.4667°W