REGION 7
SKEENA
SKEENA
the Yukon border to the mid coast and from the Queen Charlotte Islands to the Interior Lakes District, the Skeena Region covers nearly one quarter of British Columbia.
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The Skeena Region’s Provincial Parks showcase many special features such as coastal fjords, volcanic lava flows, immense glaciers, pristine rivers and the world’s largest intact coast tem- perate rain forest. Wildlife viewing is a popular activity throughout the region with Grizzly and Black Bears, Mountain Goats, Mountain Sheep, Killer Whales, Sea Lions, Eagles and Trumpeter Swans abound.
The Skeena region is truly a fisherman’s paradise with over 5 million salmon returning to the Skeena River each year and northern lakes and rivers teaming with trout, char or grayling. The Skeena Region is home to the Kermode “Spirit Bear.” Lucky visitors may get a glimpse of a Kermode on any of the highways or back roads around Terrace. So take your time and watch for bears!
First Nations communities from throughout the region welcome visitors to the villages that have been their home for hundreds of years. Several communities have interpretive centers. B.C. Parks Visitor Center in Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park showcases Canada’s most recent volcanic eruption and is the meeting point for the Crater Trail hiking tour.
Naikoon Provincial Park on the Queen Charlotte Islands is the Province’s most westerly park, and offers a unique experience to hike sandy beaches, view spectacular sunsets or to brave an occasional storm. Naikoon Park is a great place to view the natural forces that have shaped this archipelago, or you can go there to just relax and get away.
The Skeena Region’s Provincial Parks are the perfect base camps to explore the region. Set up camp at one of these beautiful Provincial Parks and experience some of the world’s most untouched wilderness and amazing outdoor adventures.
TERRACE/PRINCE RUPERT Park Facility Operator: Northwest Escapes Ltd. Box 1124, Terrace, BC V8G 4V1 Main Office: Phone/Fax (250) 638-8490 Lakelse Lake Office: Phone/Fax (250) 798-2466 Tyhee Lake Office: Phone/Fax (250) 846-9535 Email:
nwescapesbc@telus.net
You can make a reservation online at
www.discovercamping.ca or by calling Discover Camping toll free (Canada/USA) 1-800-689-9025 or 1-519-826-6850 (international) from March 15 to Sept 15. Group camping and picnic site reservations are now available through Discover Camping.
he Skeena Region is renowned for its spectacular scenery, excellent fishing, and abundant wildlife. Stretching from
Tweedsmuir (North)/BC Parks 1 Diana Lake
233 ha. • Facilities: Day-use area, pit toilets, picnic shelter, hand water pump. • Location: 16 km east of Prince Rupert on Highway 16. • Diana Lake is a good day-use area and is frequented by local residents; a hiking trail along Diana Creek offers a unique perspective of the coastal rain forest. Diana Lake is a good place to rest if you are waiting for the ferry, and is only a 25-minute drive to the ferry terminal.
2 Exchamsiks River
18 ha. • Facilities: Boat launch, interpretive trail, 2 day-use areas. • Location: 50 km west of Terrace. • One of the day-use areas features a year-round boat launch, and the other a 0.5 km interpretive walk through old-growth forest. Exchamsiks River Park contains a rare Sitka spruce-salmon berry red listed plant community. The giant Sitka Spruce trees play an important role in this ecosystem. Hydrology, aspect, soil, plant composition, age, and topography have all combined over a long time to make this forest unique.
3 Kleanza Creek
269 ha. • Facilities: 32 campsites, picnic area, hand water pump. • Location: 15 km east of Terrace’s Hwy 16 and Hwy 37 junction. • The park offers the local community camping and pic- nicking with an easy 1 km walking trail. Kleanza Creek cascades through a narrow canyon and is a great place to rest. The sounds of water and cool breezes make Kleanza Creek a must stop – especially on hot days. Its natural beauty attracts many local residents for special occasions and is used often for wedding photos.
4 Lakelse Lake
354 ha. • Facilities: 156 campsites, sandy beaches, shower buildings, playground, boat launch, mooring floats, sani-station, and a private group campsite. • Location: 20 km south of Terrace and 40 km north of Kitimat on Highway 37. • Lakelse Lake Campground is a perfect place to set up camp for salmon fishing. Situ- ated near Terrace between the Skeena and Kitimat rivers, it has all the facilities necessary to make your stay enjoyable - including showers. Main gate opens at 5:00 am so you don’t miss the morning bite. Lakelse Lake Park is noted for gigantic Sitka Spruce trees, private campsites, and great water based recreation. You’ll also find hiking trails and an interpretive program. For group site reservations, contact Northwest Escapes office at (250) 638-8490.
Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)
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17,683 ha. • Facilities: 16 campsites, picnic areas, water pump, pit toilets, Visitor Centre, interpretive trails, boat launch. • Location: 90 kms north of Terrace on the Nisga’a Highway. • The Park has one of Canada’s most recent lava flows. Several day use sites allow visitors to view both the unique landscape and rich culture of the Nisga’a people. Guided tours to the Volcano Cone are available by contacting North- west Escapes Ltd by phone: (250) 638-8490 or email:
nwescapesbc@telus.net.
6 Prudhomme Lake 7 ha. • Facilities: 24 campsites, pit toilets. •
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