Mackenzie Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Mackenzie, British Columbia.
Bijoux Falls Provincial Park
Bijoux Falls Provincial Park is a day-use park conveniently located off of Highway 97, outside of Mackenzie. The park offers exceptional photography oppourtunities and is a popular highway rest stop, with toilets, picnic tables and garbage bins provided. During the summer months the park is home to a large population of Steller's Jays.
Kennedy Lake
Kennedy Lake is a recreation site located just off the Kennedy Siding Road. Picnic tables are found onsite and visitors can enjoy waterfowl viewing.
Mugaha Marsh
A natural wetland, the Mugaha Marsh offers good wildlife viewing opportunities including moose, bear and many bird species.
Omineca Provincial Park
Omineca Provincial Park is one of BC's best representations of the Southern Omineca Mountain ecosection. This diverse area is an important habitat for moose, waterfowl, goats and wolverines. It is also a popular spot in the spring for the northern woodland caribou, as they often use the park to introduce young calves into their community. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing and wilderness camping are all permitted within the park.
Carp Lake Provincial Park
Located nearly in the exact centre of the province, Carp Lake attracts visitors with its abundant rainbow trout population, serene surroundings and boat launch, which all make for a successful day of fishing. Two campgrounds service the park, and they include amenities such as a picnic shelter, horsehoe pits and an adventure playground.
Pine Le Moray Provincial Park
For visitors travelling along the Hart Highway, Pine Le Moray Provincial Park is a popular retreat. The fishing is superb, with rainbow and brook trout lurking beneath the smooth water. The park is also home to a variety of hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the picturesque beauty of the park.
Ed Bird-Estella Lakes Provincial Park
Ed Bird-Estella Lakes Provincial Park is most often recognized by the mesmerizing lakes that share its name. The hypnotic light-blue water is possible due to marl deposits at the bottom of the lake. This colorful lake and the dense forests that encroach on its banks create a beautiful mountain setting for fishing, canoeing, swimming and hiking.
Gataiga Lake
This day-use area offers rustic camping and opportunities for fishing and boating (small boats, no trailer boat launching).
John Dahl Regional Park
Located behind the Mackenzie Recreation Centre, the John Dahl Regional Park has a stretch of multi-purpose trails. Enjoy walking, jogging, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A playground and picnic tables are also available.
Cut Thumb Creek
Cut Thumb Creek is a BC Forest Service Recreation Site located near the community of Mackenzie. Visitors will find a small parking area and picnic site along with a steep trail leading to the creek.
Finlay-Russel Provincial Park
Finlay-Russel Provincial Park is a large park that provides an important habitat for caribou, moose, sheep and a variety of trout. The park also preserves a section of the First Nation trail. Access to the park is extremely limited so all visitors must be prepared for harsh conditions and varying terrain. Snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and horseback riding are all permitted within the park's bounds.
Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park
Just 25km north of Mackenzie lies Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park. The park is covered by mature forests and speckled with numerous lakes. The park is home to two primitive campgrounds, which allows visitors to fish, canoe, hike and view wildlife and then relax by the fire blanketed by stars.
Cut Thumb Bay
Cut Thumb Bay has a large open area next to Williston Lake, suitable for motor homes. A boat launch is also available.
Chase Provincial Park
Chase Provincial Park remains virtually untouched and its mixture of forest and mountain topography provides critical habitat for a local caribou herd. The remoteness of the park requires visitors to be self-sufficient and access to the park is confined to a small, gravel road— best traversed with a 4x4.
Tudyah Lake Provincial Park
This lakeside campground/provincial park is located directly south of Mackenzie. The park is is the former site of the Melville Lodge, which was a popular resort for recreation seekers in the region. The park now supports a fishery, with Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden being the two dominant sport species. Swimming, canoeing and kayaking are other popular activities within the park.
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