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
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
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
- ^ 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).
