REGION 7


SKEENA


SKEENA


features such as coastal fjords, volcanic lava flows, immense glaciers, pristine rivers, and the world’s largest intact coast temperate rain forest. Stretching from the Yukon border to the mid coast and from Gwaii Haanas (Queen Charlotte Islands) to the Interior Lakes District, the Skeena Region covers nearly one quarter of British Columbia.


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Skeena Provincial Parks are the perfect base camps to explore this amazing region. Set up camp at one of these beautiful provincial parks and experience some of the world’s most untouched wilderness and remarkable outdoor adventures.


TERRACE/PRINCE RUPERT


The Terrace/Prince Rupert area is truly a fisherman’s paradise. Millions of salmon return to the Skeena River each year and northern lakes and rivers team with trout, char or grayling. The area is also home to the Kermode “Spirit Bear.” Lucky visitors may get a glimpse of a Kermode on highways or back roads around Terrace. So take your time through the region and watch out for bears!


First Nations communities welcome visitors to the villages that have been their home for hundreds of years. Several communities have interpretive centers such as the BC Parks Visitor Center in Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park. It showcases Canada’s most recent volcanic eruption and is the meeting point for the Crater Trail hiking tour.


Parks listed in blue are operated by: Northwest Escapes Ltd.


Main Office Phone/Fax: 250-638-8490 Lakelse Lake Office Phone/Fax: 250-798-2466 (May-September) Tyhee Lake Office Phone/Fax: 250-846-9535 E-mail: nwescapesbc@telus.net Website: www.bcparks.ca


For information on parks listed in black visit bcparks.ca


Reservations can be made up to


3 months in advance of arrival, either online at disccovercamping.ca or for a $5 surcharge, call toll free (Canada/USA) 1-800-689-9025 or 1-519-826-6850 (international). Group camping/picnic sites can be booked year round. See bcparks.ca for policies and costs.


1 Diana Lake


               16 km east of Prince Rupert on Highway 16.          


he Skeena Region is renowned for its spectacular scenery, excellent fishing and abundant wildlife. The area has unique


Boya Lake


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


1         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 impor tant 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


               east of Terrace’s Highway 16 and Highway 37   camping and picnicking 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


       beaches, shower buildings, playground, boat launch, mooring floats, sani-station, and a        south of Terrace and 40 km north of Kitimat on        perfect place to set up camp for salmon fishing. Situated 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 Discover Camping at www.discovercamping.ca


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Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park)


You can contact the park operator via email: steve@nassvalleytours.com        areas, water pump, pit toilets, Visitor Centre,


Rob Seaton


residents for special occasions and is used often for wedding photos.


4 Lakelse Lake


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