| Main Lake Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (
national 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 |
| Area | 35.3 km2 (13.6 sq mi) |
| Established | April 30, 1996 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
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]
References
- ^ a b "Main Lake Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Main Lake Provincial Park - BC Parks".