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Pine River Breaks ' Pine River Breaks Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

Pine River Breaks Provincial Park with its open grassland hillsides protects a scenic landscape along the Pine River. Mixed forests of trembling aspen and spruce provide shelter for mule deer and other ungulates, especially in winter. Visitors to this unique area can access it via a short hike from the Sundance Pit Road or by boat along the Pine River.

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Park Size: 615 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

Location:

Pine River Breaks Provincial Park is located on the north side of the Pine River, approximately halfway between the District of Chetwynd and East Pine River, near Sundance Lakes on Highway 97. The site is several kilometres north of Mount Wartenbe in the extreme southern portion of the Peace Lowlands. Access is via Highway 97, and south at Sundance Lakes along a trail through private property (L813), of through Sundance Pit Road that leads towards a trail on crown land and into the park. Visitors can also access the area by using the boat launch located at East Pine Provincial Park and boating up the Pine River.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:
  • Cultural Heritage - First Nations of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association have traditionally used the area.
  • Conservation - Pine River Breaks Provincial Park is located in the Peace Lowlands ecosection on the south facing side of the Pine River. This area protects important wildlife wintering habitat, especially for ungulates. The park also protects an unusual assemblage of glacial landforms complete with esker formations and kettle ponds.
  • Wildlife - Wildlife found in the park includes mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose, coyote and the occasional black bear.


Visitor Safety:

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. You can conserve firewood and air quality by keeping your campfire small. Be prepared to bring a portable stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There are no developed trails in this park. Visitors should use caution and be safe when adventuring out in the backcountry/wilderness area.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming, no lifeguards

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

The Pine River provides good opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and power boating.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch. Visitors can access the Pine River via the boat launch located at East Pine Provincial Park.

fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is permitted. Helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

Horses and/or horseback riding are permitted.

pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

wildlife viewing

There are wildlife viewing opportunities in the park.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulation synopsis for more information.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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