Main Lake Provincial Park
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Provincial park in British Columbia
Main Lake Provincial Park | |
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![]() Beach with canoes at campsite in Main Lake Provincial Park | |
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 / 50.21083; -125.21639 |
Area | 35.3 km2 (13.6 sq mi) |
Established | April 30, 1996 (1996-04-30) |
Governing body | BC Parks |
![Campsite at Main Lake Provincial Park](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Main_Lakes_1.jpg/220px-Main_Lakes_1.jpg)
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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Main_Lakes_3.jpg/220px-Main_Lakes_3.jpg)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Main Lake Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Main Lake Provincial Park - BC Parks".
50°12′40″N 125°13′00″W / 50.2111°N 125.2167°W / 50.2111; -125.2167