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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:Chase Provincial Park is centred on Carina and Tomias Lakes, 70 km north of Germansen Landing. It is an extensive, very remote park that is virtually untouched and an undisturbed area of mixed forest and rolling mountain topography that provides critical habitat for the Chase-Sustut Woodland Caribou herd.

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Park Size: 36,226 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Location:

Chase Provincial Park is located 70 km north of Germansen Landing. No road access into the park. A branch of the Finlay-Osilinka forest service road approaches the southern park boundary, but a crossing of the Mesilinka River is required to reach the park and there is no bridge to cross. The closest community, town or city is Mackenzie.

Map/Brochure:

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

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Chase Provincial Park is a Class A park encompassing 36,266 hectares and was established on April 11, 2001. Chase Provincial Park was first identified for protected area status through the Mackenzie Land and Resource Management Plan process to protect critical habitat for the Chase-Sustut caribou herd.
  • Cultural Heritage - This area is a First Nations traditional use area, for hunting, fishing and gathering. There are many traditional trails that were and are currently being used by First Nations groups.
  • Conservation - The park protects critical habitat for the Chase-Sustut caribou herd. Excellent example of young mixed boreal forest in transition from Omineca Mountains to Williston Trench. Carina and Tomias Lakes have significant lake trout populations, plus Arctic grayling, rainbow trout and bull trout.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:
  • Chase Provincial Park is a wilderness area. There are no facilities of any kind. Supplies and gasoline should be checked prior to travelling to the park. Suitable clothing should be worn and proper equipment for outdoor living carried. Visitors should be self-sufficient and have appropriate maps. Properly equipped 4 wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended as all driving from Mackenzie is on gravel road.

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

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

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
This area is very isolated and visitors must be both self-sufficient and experienced in the backcountry.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water or bring water purfiers as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted. Bring a portable stove for cooking.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

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.

Although there are numerous First Nations, game and local trails that can be accessed to various parts of the park, there is very little information on these. Visitors must be self-sufficient and experienced and have backcountry knowledge to travel these trails.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

The park has lake trout, Arctic grayling, rainbow trout and bull trout populations. See BC Freshwater Fishing regulations synopsis for site specific information. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Cycling is not permitted.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks

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.
wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

This Park is open to hunting. Please consult the Hunting and Trapping regulations for more information.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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