Ministry of Environment - Brim River Protected Area

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Park Info:

Brim River Protected Area and the adjoining Owyacumish River Park epitomize the rugged terrain and spectacular scenery of the BC north coast. The rivers flow through narrow valleys with steep, bare rock walls interspersed with numerous waterfalls; all of which are surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Kitimat Coastal mountain range.

Special Features:
The area contains tidal hotsprings and their unique plant associations, old-growth forests, and an exceptional range of undisturbed natural plant communities. The remoteness and pristine condition of the area, in combination with the marine – freshwater interface, ensures high value habitat that is suitable for a wide range of wildlife species, from shorebirds to the Grizzly bear.

Park Size: 988 ha

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

Location Map

Brim River Protected Area is located on the North side of the Gardener Canal approximately 70 km southeast of Kitamaat Village. Access is by boat only. Kitimat and Kitimat Village are the closest communities to this protected area.

Visitor Information Centre:

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
2109 Forest Avenue, PO Box 214
Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada V8C 2G7
E-mail: info@visitkitimat.com
Ph: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554

Map/Brochure:

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

Park map (331 kb pdf)

Nature & Culture:

History - Brim River was designated as a Protected Area in March 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

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

Reservations:

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

Reservations are not accepted at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There are winter camping opportunities in this protected area, as it can be accessed all year.
	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.
	Please Conserve Firewood: Campfires are permitted. Firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. The park also contains undeveloped hot springs with no facilities. There are other hot springs in the area at Weewanie Park, Bishop Bay Conservancy and Europa/Shearwater Point which have pools or tubs for soaking. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	There are opportunities for fishing in Brim River. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. No fishing.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	There are cabins in the park for public use. On Owyacumish Bay there is a trapper's Cabin built by the Haisla First Nation and open to the public. The cabin is 15' x 12' with 2 double bunk beds. UTM coordinates are: Zone 9U 5929390 m North; 0542125 m East. There is a sheltered anchorage near the cabin. The cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be prepared to sleep outside if the cabin is full.