Main Lake Provincial Park | |
Iucn Category: | II |
Map: | Vancouver Island##British Columbia |
Relief: | yes |
Map Width: | 200 |
Map Alt: | A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia |
Location: | Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada |
Nearest City: | Campbell River |
Coordinates: | 50.2108°N -125.2164°W |
Area Km2: | 35.3 |
Governing Body: | BC Parks |
Main Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park on Quadra Island in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1996 as Main Lakes Chain Park and renamed and expanded in 1997,[1] the park encompasses a large wilderness area of six lakes with many diverse animal, bird and plant species.[2] Opportunities for visitor observation and outdoor recreation include wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking and hiking.[2] Main Lake, Village Bay Lake and Mine Lake are connected by narrow, shallow marshes.[2] Clear Lake, Stramberg Lake and Little Main Lake are accessible by hiking or rough portage.[2] [1]