Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| Location | Nanaimo RD, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Parksville |
| Area | 440 ha (1,100 acres) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, on central Vancouver Island, that encompasses the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake.
History
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park was originally established as a park in 1940 to protect the old growth Douglas-fir forest.
Activities
Swimming, fishing, campgrounds and day-use areas are available within the park, as well as sail boarding due to a wind funnel created by the surrounding mountains, Mount Wesley to the north and Mount Arrowsmith to the south. The park maintains 6 km of walking trails within its perimeter. 49°19′00″N 124°33′00″W / 49.316667°N 124.55°W
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