White Pelican Provincial Park

White Pelican Provincial Park
Map showing the location of White Pelican Provincial Park
Location of White Pelican Provincial Park in British Columbia
Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Alexis Creek
Coordinates 52°16′43″N 123°1′54″W / 52.27861°N 123.03167°W / 52.27861; -123.03167Coordinates: 52°16′43″N 123°1′54″W / 52.27861°N 123.03167°W / 52.27861; -123.03167
Area 2,763 ha (6,830 acres)
Established 1971
Governing body BC Parks

White Pelican Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada and is located 31 km northeast of Alexis Creek.

Habitat

The park hosts the only nesting colony of the American white pelican in British Columbia, an endangered species. As such, boating, hiking and recreational activities are restricted within the park for much of the year. It is managed for the protection of the American white pelican, which is an endangered species in British Columbia.


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