Provincial Park · Canada
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is a provincial park in Canada, covering 151 acres (61 ha), established in 1971.
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Park facts
| Park type | Provincial Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 151 acres (61 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 49.5067° N, 123.7470° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada near the town of Sechelt. Features of the park include a campsite with group and walk-in camping opportunities, as well as opportunities for paddling, swimming and observing nature. The area of Porpoise Bay Provincial Park has historically been used by peoples of the Shíshálh Nation. The park was established on January 29, 1971 after the land was purchased from a family in 1966. Second-growth forests are found in the park, with Douglas fir, western hemlock, cedar, maple and alder trees. Chum and Coho salmon may be found spawning in waterways in the park.
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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- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) · Vancouver, Canada · 33.3 miles away
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) · Victoria, Canada · 61.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Porpoise Bay Provincial Park?
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park is in Canada (49.5067° N, 123.7470° W).
When was Porpoise Bay Provincial Park established?
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Porpoise Bay Provincial Park?
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park covers 151 acres (61 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2104496 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porpoise_Bay_Provincial_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).