Whiskers Point Provincial Park Explained

Whiskers Point Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:Canada British Columbia geo
Location:British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City:McLeod Lake
Coordinates:54.9044°N -122.9394°W
Established:March 16, 1956
Governing Body:BC Parks

Whiskers Point Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada and is located beside McLeod Lake approximately 20 km south of the community of McLeod Lake.

While primarily focused on recreational opportunities, Whiskers Point Provincial Park also provides significant conservation value as it is 1 of only 5 protected areas in McGregor Plateau ecosystem, all of which all small. Whiskers Point contributes 2.24% of the overall representation of this ecosection.[2]

Recreation

The park's location beside the lake allows access to swimming, windsurfing, waterskiing, boating and fishing. There is also lakeside hiking, picnicking, and camping.

References

  1. Web site: Whiskers Point Park. 2020-09-15. Protected Planet.
  2. Web site: WHISKERS POINT PROVINCIAL PARK PURPOSE STATEMENT AND ZONING PLAN. 4 June 2020. BC Parks.