Babine Mountains Provincial Park
Babine Mountains Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located to the east of the Bulkley River between the town of Smithers (SW) and Babine Lake (NE). Established by Order-in-Council as the Babine Mountains Recreation Area in 1984, it was upgraded to park status and its name changed in 1999. It contains approximately 31,465 hectares (77,750 acres).[1]
| Babine Mountains Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
  Map of British Columbia | |
| Location | Range 5 Coast Land District, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Smithers, BC |
| Coordinates | 54°55′34″N 126°54′52″W |
| Area | 31,465 ha (77,750 acres) |
| Established | April 4, 1984 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
The park is home to black bears, ground squirrels, moose, marmot, and several species of birds. On occasion, grizzly bears, lynx, and wolverines have been sighted as well.[2]
External links
- "Babine Mountains Park". BC Geographical Names.
- Environment, Ministry of. "Babine Mountains Provincial Park - BC Parks". www.env.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
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