Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy
| Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy | |
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 Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy and the Canoona River on Princess Royal Island, British Columbia | |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Klemtu |
| Coordinates | 52°47′16″N 128°48′31″W / 52.78785°N 128.80861°W |
| Area | 102,875 ha (397.20 sq mi) |
| Designation | Conservancy |
| Established | July 13, 2006 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
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The Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy was established in 2006 surrounding Laredo Inlet on Princess Royal Island, British Columbia.[2] The Conservancy extends to nearby islands, totalling an area of approximately 102,875 hectares. It is the largest conservancy created to protect the Spirit Bear, a subspecies of black bear that may have a white appearance and is of high significance to the Kitasoo/Xaixais peoples.[3]
References
- ^ "Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD)". Government of Canada. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy". BC Parks. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "Conservancies". Coastal First Nations. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
