Main Lake Provincial Park

Provincial park in British Columbia
50°12′39″N 125°12′59″W / 50.21083°N 125.21639°W / 50.21083; -125.21639Area35.3 km2 (13.6 sq mi)EstablishedApril 30, 1996 (1996-04-30)Governing bodyBC Parks
Campsite at Main Lake Provincial Park
Campsite at Main Lake Provincial Park

Main Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park on Quadra Island in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1996 as Main Lakes Chain Park and renamed and expanded in 1997,[1] the park encompasses a large wilderness area of six lakes with many diverse animal, bird and plant species.[2] Opportunities for visitor observation and outdoor recreation include wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking and hiking.[2] Main Lake, Village Bay Lake and Mine Lake are connected by narrow, shallow marshes.[2] Clear Lake, Stramberg Lake and Little Main Lake are accessible by hiking or rough portage.[2][1]

Canoes along a portage between Main Lake and the ocean

References

  1. ^ a b "Main Lake Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Main Lake Provincial Park - BC Parks".
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