Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park
Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park protecting all 45 hectares (110 acres) of Kitson Island[1] and Kitson Islet[2][3]. The park is located within the asserted traditional territory of the Tsimshian and Metlakatla First Nation, at the mouth of the Skeena River in British Columbia, Canada[4].
| Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park | |
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 Kitson Island Marine Park as seen from the southwest | |
  Location within British Columbia | |
| Location | Canada |
| Coordinates | 54°10′45″N 130°19′01″W |
| Area | 45 ha (110 acres) |
| Established | 14 June 1993 |
| Operator | BC Parks |
This park is one of a number of marine parks along the Inside Passage, protecting significant wildlife species and their habitats and the portion of Flora Bank within the park[4]. It also features one of a few easily accessible sandy beaches in the North Coast area.
References
- "Kitson Island". BC Geographical Names.
- "Kitson Islet". BC Geographical Names.
- "Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park". BC Geographical Names.
- "Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park". British Columbia, Ministry of Environment. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
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