Kitty Coleman Provincial Park Explained

Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:British Columbia##CAN BC Comox Valley
Map Size:265px
Photo Width:265px
Location:Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City:Courtenay
Coordinates:49.7889°N -124.9961°W
Area Ha:10
Designation:Class C Provincial Park
Established:November 14, 1944
Governing Body:BC Parks

Kitty Coleman Provincial Park, also known as Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park, is a Class C provincial park located in British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Vancouver Island, in the Comox Valley, south of the mouth of the Oyster River just northeast of Courtenay.

Unlike most provincial parks, it is a Class 'C' provincial park, meaning it is run by a local community board. The beach is directly across from the sites and provides views of Powell River and the surrounding beaches across the water. There are only pit toilets available, and no hook-up or sani-station for motorhomes. It is approximately 0.1 km2 in area.

History

The park was established on November 14, 1944 and was named after Kitty Coleman, a local First Nation member who left her tribe early to marry a white man.

Flora and fauna

There are very tall Douglas Fir trees in the southern area. Wild onions also grow in the park.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Protected Planet Kitty Coleman Beach Park. 2020-10-17. Protected Planet.