Wap Creek Provincial Park
| Wap Creek Provincial Park | |
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| Type | Provincial Park |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 50°44′05″N 118°35′06″W / 50.73467055359495°N 118.58500594110595°W |
| Area | 328 hectares (810 acres) |
| Website | https://bcparks.ca/wap-creek-park/ |
Wap Creek Provincial Park is a provincial park located in British Columbia on the north end of Mabel Lake.[1] Established as a Class A Park on June 27, 2008, the park covers an area of approximately 382 hectares (810 acres).[1]
Flora and fauna
[edit]The park is home to a variety of species endemic to Canada. The park contains an old growth black cottonwood ecosystem, for instance.[2] Bears, moose, and salmon can also be found in the area.[2]
Indigenous peoples
[edit]Several First Nations groups in Canada are involved in stewardship of the park, including the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Okanagan Indian Band, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, and the Secwepemc.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Wap Creek Park". BC Parks. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ a b c BC Parks (May 17, 2013). "Wap Creek Park Management Plan" (PDF).
