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Sir_Alexander_Mackenzie_Provincial_Park Latitude and Longitude:

52°22′42″N 127°28′18″W / 52.37833°N 127.47167°W / 52.37833; -127.47167
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Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park
“Alex MacKenzie from Canada by land”
Map showing the location of Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park
Location in British Columbia
Location Central Coast RD, British Columbia
Nearest city Bella Coola
Coordinates 52°22′42″N 127°28′18″W / 52.37833°N 127.47167°W / 52.37833; -127.47167
Area5 ha (12 acres)
Created10 February 1926
Governing body BC Parks
Website BC Parks Sir Alexander

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located at the mouth of Elcho Harbour on Dean Channel, it enshrines the farthest point west reached by Alexander Mackenzie in 1793 and the rock he marked to commemorate his journey. [2]

The Park and monument can only be reached by boat. If seas are very calm, a float plane landing may be possible. There are no facilities at this park. The nearest communities are Bella Coola to the southeast and Ocean Falls to the west.

References

  1. ^ "Sir Alexander Mackenzie Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  2. ^ Warkentin, Germaine. Canadian Exploration Literature:An Anthology. Dundurn Press,Toronto, 2007.p 391

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