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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
This 2842 hectare park is situated southeast of Cranbrook
and just north of the U.S. border. It includes the upper
portion of Gilnockie Creek. Gilnockie Provincial Park protects
some of the oldest fir and larch stands in the region where
bears, moose, elk, white-tail and mule deer are found.
Although Gilnockie Park has low recreation values, this
steep densely wooded and small wet valley encompasses
wide ranging
species and habitat diversity and provides north south
connectivity for many animals and birds. No facilities
are provided. Visitors
should be self-sufficient and proficient in backcountry
travel practices.

Park
Size: 2,842
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
The
park is located 5 km north of the US border, between
Moyie Lake and Elko. Park access is by seasonal logging
roads
from Hwy 3 at Moyie Lake via Teepee Creek, Yahk River
and Ward Creek (approximately 35 km). The park can also
be accessed from Lake Koocanusa at Kikomun Creek Park
via Plumbob Creek, Gold Creek and Caven Creek (approximately
35 km) or via Gold Creek, Bloom Creek and Ward Creek
(approximately
40 km). The closest community is Cranbrook.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
- Location
Map

Nature
& Culture:
- Conservation - Gilnockie
Park protects some of the oldest fir and larch strands in the region.
Also Engelmann spruce, sub-alpine spruce, cedar and hemlock are
found in this representative forest within the McGillivary Range
of southeastern British Columbia.
- Wildlife - The McGillivary ecosection provides excellent habitat for elk, white-tailed and mule deer, moose, grizzly bear, cutthroat trout and the threatened northern leopard frog and Columbia red-tailed chipmunk.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Persons
visiting Gilnockie Park are reminded that the park is
a wilderness area, without supplies or equipment of
any kind. All arrangements
for supplies and transportation must be made beforehand.
- All
park visitors should wear strong waterproofed, lug-soled
boots and carry a daypack with raingear, extra warm
clothing and food. Weather conditions can change suddenly
in this
area and lightning storms with hail and snow are common
in summer. For overnight trips a sleeping bag, groundpad,
waterproof
tent or bivouac bag and lightweight stove are essential.
- Loaded
logging trucks and other industrial traffic may
be encountered while accessing this park. Drive
with extreme
caution and, for your safety, always yield to industrial
traffic.
- Public
communications are not available at this park.
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.
There are no designated campsites at this park.
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There
are no
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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There
are no designated camping areas in this park. There
is a
Ministry of Forest camp and picnic site at the south
end of
this
park.
When practical use impacted campsites, otherwise practice
"NO TRACE” camping
ethics. If you have a fire build it on rocks, or
remove sod, have fire, then replace
sod. Register
a trip itinerary with friends, check in and check
out.
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There
are no
group campsites.
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There
are no picnic facilities in this park. There is a
Ministry of Forests picnic site just beyond the south
boundary
of the
park.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park. To ensure drinking water is safe, it must
be boiled for at least 5 minutes.
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No
toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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There
is no firewood or campfire pits available. Be prepared
to bring a portable stove for cooking.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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Gilnockie
Creek Park can be accessed from the north or south
end of the park on game trails; these are routes
only. 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.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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Gilnockie
Creek provides cutthroat trout fishing opportunties.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must
have an appropriate licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Backcountry
areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the
potential for problems with bears. Care should be taken to avoid disturbance
of wildlife. Dogs in back country parks must be under control at all times. 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.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Gilnockie
Provincial Park is open to the discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows
only during a lawful game hunting season - (MU 4-4). Please check
the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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A
Ministry of Forests public cabin is located outside the south boundary
of the park.
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