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Park
Info:
Nalbeelah Creek Wetlands Provincial Park protects a provincially significant wetland complex with unique geological features. The wetlands formed in an earth-flow crater and evolved into a complex of raised acidic bogs. In addition, the park protects the habitat of two provincially blue-listed species (Bog Adder-mouth orchid and Grizzly Bear) and one blue-listed plant community (Black Cottonwood / Red-osier Dogwood). The wetlands also provide high-value Coho Salmon and Cutthroat Trout rearing habitat.
Park
Size: 171 ha
Management Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Online
Management planning information for this park is not available
at this time.
Location:
Nalbeelah Creek Wetlands Provincial Park is located approximately 10 km north of Kitimat on Highway 37.
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
2109 Forest Avenue, PO Box 214
Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada V8C 2G7
E-mail: info@visitkitimat.com
Ph: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History -
Nalbeelah Creek Wetlands Provincial Park was designated
as a Protected Area in May 2004 following recommendations
from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
- Conservation - The
Nalbeelah Creek Wetlands protect a provincially
significant wetland complex with unique geological
features, having formed in an earthflow crater.
After earthflows occurred depressions were left
at the landslide sites. Wetlands developed in areas
where the depressions were lower than the permanent
water table. These have since developed into a
series of raised acidic bogs, formed from the gradual
build-up of organic material. The sphagnum peat
in the bog is between 2.3 and 4-m thick. This organic
bog material has been carbon-dated to determine
the timing of the earthflows. The earthflows occurred
between 1500 + 110 and 2650 + 70 years ago.
One
Provincially Blue-listed vascular plant has
been reported in the Nalbeelah Creek Wetlands, the
Bog’s
Adder-mouth orchid (Hammarbya paludosa).
Also, one Provincially Blue-listed plant community
is reported in Nalbeelah Creek Wetland Park, the Black
cottonwood / red-osier dogwood (Populus balsamifera
ssp. trichocarpa / Cornus stolonifera).
- Wildlife - Wetland
habitats are very highly valued for Grizzly Bears.
The wetlands also contain valuable rearing habitat
for Coho Salmon and Cutthroat Trout. Nalbeelah Creek
has been identified as having a Chum Salmon run that
is at a high risk for extinction.
- General
Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
General
Visitor Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:
For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Wilderness,
backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no
facilities are provided.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this
park.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is
not available in the park.
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No toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Please
Conserve Firewood.
Campfires are permitted.
Firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs
at this park.
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For
your own safety and the preservation of the park,
obey posted signs and keep to designated trails.
Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil
structure.
There is a short trail leading through the centre of the park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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No
swimming.
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Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No winter recreation opportunities.
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No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
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No windsurfing opportunities.
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No waterskiing opportunities.
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The park is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
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No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
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No spelunking or caving opportunities.
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No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.
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