Prophet River Wayside Provincial Park
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Prophet River Wayside Provincial Park is a provincial park
in British Columbia
, Canada
. It is located along Prophet River
, by the Alaska Highway
, between the localities of Trutch and Prophet River
. Originally created as a Provincial Recreation Area in 1977 with an area of 707 acres (2.9 km²), it was designated a provincial park in 1999 with an area of 111 hectares.
As of June 4, 2007, there are no services or facilities at this park because of safety reasons. Travellers on the Alaska Highway are recommended by BC Parks to use Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park
, 60 km south, or Andy Bailey Regional Park, 70 km north, instead.
Provincial park
A provincial park is a park under the management of a provincial or territorial government in Canada.While provincial parks are not the same as national parks, their workings are very similar...
in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is located along Prophet River
Prophet River
Prophet River is a river in northern British Columbia, Canada. It is a tributary of the Muskwa River.The Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park is established on the upper course, and the Prophet River Wayside Provincial Park is located along the middle course of the river...
, by the Alaska Highway
Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous U.S. to Alaska through Canada. It begins at the junction with several Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon...
, between the localities of Trutch and Prophet River
Prophet River, British Columbia
Prophet River is a First Nations reserve community of the Dunne-za people in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, located at Mile 233 on Highway 97, the Alaska Highway, about 54 miles south of Fort Nelson. The community observes Mountain Standard Time year-round, while Fort Nelson observes...
. Originally created as a Provincial Recreation Area in 1977 with an area of 707 acres (2.9 km²), it was designated a provincial park in 1999 with an area of 111 hectares.
As of June 4, 2007, there are no services or facilities at this park because of safety reasons. Travellers on the Alaska Highway are recommended by BC Parks to use Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park
Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park
Buckinghorse River Wayside Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada located on the Alaska Highway , approximately 175 km northwest of the city of Fort St. John. It is located on the north side of the Buckinghorse River, to the northwest of the community of Pink...
, 60 km south, or Andy Bailey Regional Park, 70 km north, instead.
See also
- Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial ParkProphet River Hotsprings Provincial ParkProphet River Hotsprings Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Established high in the Muskwa Ranges, on the course of the Prophet River, it is part of the larger Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.-See also:...
- List of British Columbia Provincial Parks