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]
| Main Lake Provincial Park | |
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 Beach with canoes at campsite in Main Lake Provincial Park | |
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| Location | Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Campbell River |
| Coordinates | 50°12′39″N 125°12′59″W / 50.21083°N 125.21639°W |
| Area | 35.3 km2 (13.6 sq mi) |
| Established | April 30, 1996 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
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Campsite at Main Lake Provincial Park -
Canoes along a portage between Main Lake and the ocean
References
edit- ^ a b "Main Lake Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Main Lake Provincial Park - BC Parks".