Ministry of Environment - Sikanni Old Growth

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Park Info:

Sikanni Old Growth Provincial Park protects exceptional old growth white spruce forests that provide important habitat for wildlife. Backcountry recreation in this area is limited due to difficult access. During the summer months the surrounding area is impassable due to the muskeg. Winter roads are one of the few means available for access to this remote northern park.

Park Size: 1,440 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

Location:

Sikanni Old Growth Park is located about 100 km southeast of Fort Nelson in the lower reaches of the Sikanni Chief River, near the northern boundary of Ft. St. John Forest District. Currently, there is no summer road access to the area. Winter roads only.

Map/Brochure:

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Location Map

Nature & Culture:

History - The park was identified as a Protected Area in the Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Plan in 1997. It was designated a provincial park in 1999.
Cultural Heritage - Prophet River First Nation and Fort Nelson First Nation.
Conservation - The park is located within the Fort Nelson Lowlands ecosection and Boreal White and Black Spruce biogeoclimatic zone. It protects locally significant alluvial old growth white spruce forests of the Muskwa Plateau and the associated wildlife species typical of old growth forests.
Wildlife - Moose, black bear, wolves occur throughout the river corridor.

Visitor Safety:

There is no road access to this park. It can only be reached by helicopter.

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

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group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	There are no facilities available.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Keep fires small in the backcountry.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	Horseback riding is permitted.
	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.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.