Provincial Park · Canada
Butter Pot Provincial Park
Butter Pot Provincial Park is a provincial park in Canada, covering 7,000 acres (2,833 ha), established in 1958.
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Park facts
| Park type | Provincial Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 7,000 acres (2,833 ha) |
| Established | 1958 |
| Coordinates | 47.3847° N, 53.0608° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Butter Pot Provincial Park
Butter Pot Provincial Park is a Provincial Park on the Avalon Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland, Canada. Covering an of 2,833 hectares (28.33 km2), it is located on the Trans-Canada Highway, about 36 km southwest of St. John's. The park is named for a prominent rounded hill (Butter Pot Hill, 303 m) inside the park boundary. The park is known for its boreal forest and diverse birdlife, attracting hikers, birdwatchers, campers, and winter sports enthusiasts. It offers 175 campsites, multiple trails, and several ponds for swimming, paddling, and fishing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- St. John's International Airport (YYT) · St. John's, Canada · 21.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Butter Pot Provincial Park?
Butter Pot Provincial Park is in Canada (47.3847° N, 53.0608° W).
When was Butter Pot Provincial Park established?
Butter Pot Provincial Park was established in 1958, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Butter Pot Provincial Park?
Butter Pot Provincial Park covers 7,000 acres (2,833 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5002836 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butter_Pot_Provincial_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).