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Wapiti Lake
Provincial Park About This Park: Nestled in the
Rocky Mountains, Wapiti Lake Provincial Park with its fast flowing rivers, crystal clear lakes and surrounding mountains provide outstanding scenic viewing, fishing and wilderness camping opportunities. At Wapiti Lake visitors have the choice of tenting or using the backcountry cabin. Please keep this cabin clean and in good condition for the next visitor. Park Size: 16 809 hectares Activities: Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Pets on Leash, Wildlife Viewing Facilities: Cabins / Huts / Yurts, Campfires, Pit Toilets, Walk-In/Wilderness Camping How To Get There: Wapiti Lake Provincial Park is located about 60 km south of Tumbler Ridge in the upper portions of the Wapiti River drainage. It is accessed via the Ojay Main Road. Follow this road to kilometre 29 and turn right onto the 2500 road (at approx 25 km) a road that leads to an old well site. The trail starts at the southwest corner of this site. The trail is approximately 19
km and follows the north side of the Wapiti River and the shores of a few smaller lakes. A view of Wapiti Falls can be achieved by following a short 200 metre trail off the main trail at kilometre 7.
One Island Lake
Provincial Park About This Park: Located in the
Alberta Plateau, this small park is situated by a clear lake noted for its fishing opportunities. Activities include bird watching, fishing, swimming and just relaxing. Park Size: 59 hectares Activities: Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Pets on Leash, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Waterskiing, Windsurfing Facilities: Boat Launch, Campfires, Drinking Water, Picnic Areas, Pit Toilets, Playground, Vehicle Accessible Camping How To Get There: Located 60 km southeast of Dawson Creek. Take Hwy #2 east of Dawson Creek for 30 km and look for the Park signs.
Swan Lake
Provincial Park About This Park: A small pic-
turesque lakeshore park that
offers boating, swimming, a grassy campground and day-use area, baseball diamonds and playground area. Park Size: 82 hectares Activities: Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Pets on Leash, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Waterskiing, Windsurfing Facilities: Boat Launch, Campfires, Drinking Water, Picnic Areas, Pit Toilets, Playground, Vehicle Accessible Camping, Wheelchair Access How To Get There: Located 35 kilometres southeast of Dawson Creek, 2 km gravel access off Highway #2.
Kiskatinaw
Provincial Park About This Park: The park is
located along the banks of the Kiskatinaw River on the original Alaska Highway, near a historic wooden curved trestle bridge. From Kiskatinaw Provincial Park, visitors can take a stroll to the bridge and reflect upon the unique history of the Alaska Highway. Jump in the river for a refreshing swim or spend the day fishing. Park Size: 154 ha
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Activities: Cycling, Fishing, Pets on Leash,
Swimming
Facilities: Campfires, Drinking Water, Picnic Areas, Pit Toilets, Playground, Vehicle Accessible Camping How To Get There: Located 28 km north of Dawson Creek off Highway 97 (Alaska Highway) on the Old Alaska Highway.
Kiskatinaw River
Protected Area About This Park: Visitors to
Kiskatinaw River Protected Area will enjoy the scenic grasslands and have a good opportunity to view wildlife, such as mule deer, on the open hillsides. Bald eagles and other raptors can be seen regularly flying along the river corridors. Park Size: 198 hectares Activities: Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing Facilities: None How To Get There: Kiskatinaw River Protected Area is located at the confluence of the Kiskatinaw and Peace Rivers about 10 km from the Alberta border. There is no road access to this park.