Whiskers Point Provincial Park
Whiskers Point Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada and is located beside McLeod Lake approximately 20 km south of the community of McLeod Lake.
| Whiskers Point Provincial Park | |
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_location_map.svg.png)  Location of Whiskers Point Provincial Park in British Columbia | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | McLeod Lake |
| Coordinates | 54°54′16″N 122°56′22″W |
| Area | 116 ha (290 acres) |
| Established | March 16, 1956 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
While primarily focused on recreational opportunities, Whiskers Point Provincial Park also provides significant conservation value as it is 1 of only 5 protected areas in McGregor Plateau ecosystem, all of which all small. Whiskers Point contributes 2.24% of the overall representation of this ecosection.[1]
Recreation
The park's location beside the lake allows access to swimming, windsurfing, waterskiing, boating and fishing. There is also lakeside hiking, picnicking, and camping.
References
- "WHISKERS POINT PROVINCIAL PARK PURPOSE STATEMENT AND ZONING PLAN" (PDF). BC Parks. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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