Sutherland River Provincial Park and Protected Area explained

Sutherland River 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:Fort St. James
Coordinates:54.4686°N -125.0892°W
Area Km2:135.59
Governing Body:BC Parks

Sutherland River Provincial Park and Protected Area is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

Sutherland River Park and Protected Area is located at the east end of Babine Lake. It makes up a portion of the Sutherland River Drainage. In 2000, Sutherland River Park was designated a class A Park following the recommendation of the Lakes Land and Resource Management Plan. In 1999 it was designated a protected area by the Vanderhoof Land and Resource Management Plan.

The Sutherland River is a spawning site for sockeye and steelhead fish, as well as being a habitat for moose, grizzly bears, and wolves.

The park offers fishing, canoeing and kayaking, hiking, camping and hunting.

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54.4689°N -125.0894°W