Mount Fernie Provincial Park Explained

Mount Fernie Provincial Park
Iucn Category:III
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:British Columbia
Location:Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates:49.489°N -115.102°W
Area Ha:259
Established:May 4, 1959
Governing Body:BC Parks

Mount Fernie Provincial Park is a provincial park located just west of the town of Fernie in British Columbia, Canada. It was established on May 4, 1959 to protect the ecology of the lower Lizard River while providing recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors alike. The park is named after Mount Fernie, a prominent peak located north of the park.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Protected Planet Mount Fernie Park. 2020-10-26. Protected Planet.
  2. Web site: Environment. Ministry of. Mount Fernie Provincial Park - BC Parks. 2020-10-26. bcparks.ca.