Wolf River (British Columbia) Explained

Wolf River
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Pushpin Map:Canada British Columbia
Pushpin Map Size:265
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the mouth of the Wolf River in British Columbia
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Canada
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:British Columbia
Subdivision Type3:Land District
Subdivision Name3:Nootka Land District
Subdivision Type4:Regional District
Subdivision Name4:Strathcona Regional District
Length:21km (13miles)
Source1:Schjelderup Lake
Source1 Coordinates:49.6356°N -125.7228°W
Source1 Elevation:1263m (4,144feet)
Mouth:Buttle Lake
Mouth Coordinates:49.7725°N -125.6269°W
Mouth Elevation:223m (732feet)
River System:Pacific Ocean drainage basin

The Wolf River is a river on Vancouver Island in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is in the Pacific Ocean drainage basin, and lies entirely within Strathcona Provincial Park.[2]

Course

The river begins at Schjelderup Lake and heads north, then turns northeast below Mount Con Reid to reach its mouth on the west side of Buttle Lake, the source of the Campbell River.

Recreation

There are two campgrounds on either side of the river mouth at Buttle Lake: Titus Marine Campground on the north side and Wolf River Marine Campground on the south side.

See also

Notes and References

  1. JBQSI. Wolf River. 2013-10-29.
  2. Web site: Strathcona Provincial Park. PDF. BC Parks. 2013-10-29.