Wire Cache Provincial Park Explained

Wire Cache Provincial Park
Iucn Category:III
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:Canada British Columbia geo
Location:British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City:Vavenby
Coordinates:51.7225°N -119.3492°W
Established:1996
Governing Body:BC Parks

Wire Cache Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located 90 km northeast of Clearwater.

In 1874 the provincial government contracted with F.J. Barnard to build a telegraph line from Cache Creek to Edmonton. A lawsuit ensued when the government cancelled the contract in 1878. A great deal of wire was abandoned in this area as a result.

Recreation

The park offers boating and fishing on the North Thompson River.

Geography

The park is located on a series of riverbends. There is an assortment of wildlife and wetland habitat, as well as cottonwood, spruce and cedar tree ecosystems.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wire Cache Park. 2020-09-16. Protected Planet.