Gilnockie Provincial Park
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| Gilnockie Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
  Map of British Columbia | |
| Location | Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Creston, BC |
| Coordinates | 49°05′14″N 115°39′19″W / 49.08722°N 115.65528°W |
| Area | 2,842 ha. (28.42 km2) |
| Established | July 13, 1995 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Gilnockie Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. This 2842-hectare park is situated southeast of Cranbrook and just north of the U.S. border.[1] It includes the upper portion of Gilnockie Creek. Gilnockie Provincial Park protects some of the oldest fir and larch stands in the region where bears, moose, elk, white-tail and mule deer are found.
Although Gilnockie Park has low recreation values, this steep densely wooded and small wet valley encompasses wide-ranging species and habitat diversity and provides north south connectivity for many animals and birds. No facilities are provided. Visitors should be self-sufficient and proficient in backcountry travel practices.
References[edit]
- ^ "Gilnockie Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
49°05′15″N 115°39′20″W / 49.0875°N 115.6556°W
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