Please Note: During a campfire ban, smoking is restricted in all public areas of a park or protected area. Please read this Information Bulletin [PDF 79KB].
Gitnadoiks River Provincial Park and Protected Area
About This Park
Angling enthusiasts should take note of the excellent sport fishing opportunities available in the park. At least 13 species of fish occur in the area, including Pacific salmon (five species), rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden char, and mountain whitefish.
Established Date: Park – December 10, 1986; Protected Area – March 22, 2005
Size: Park – 57,698 hectares; Protected Area – 145 hectares
Stay Safe:
- Visitors are reminded that this is a wilderness area and that proper gear and transportation arrangements are required.
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
- Swimming is not recommended along the rocky shoreline at Alastair Lake. Please note that there are no lifeguards on duty in provincial parks.
Location and Maps
Please note: Any maps listed are for information only – they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation. The park is located approximately 50 km west of Terrace on the south side of the Skeena River. The closest boat launch is located at Exchamsiks River Provincial Park. The closest communities, towns and cities are Terrace (50 km east of the park), Port Edward (80 km west of the park) and Prince Rupert (90 km west of the park).
Nature and Culture
- Wildlife: Park visitors are likely to spot moose, beaver, otter, mink and wolves in the valley bottom areas, while higher up, mountain goats may be viewed on the rock faces and slides. Birdlife includes a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, eagles, hawks, hummingbirds, swallows, thrushes, crows, woodpeckers, warblers and sparrows. It has been confirmed that the Trumpeter Swans nest in the park – this is one of only three confirmed nesting sites known in the province.
Management Planning
Management Planning Information- Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
There are canoeing and kayaking opportunities in this park. Visitors must be experienced paddlers capable of traveling in strong river currents. Technical navigation is required. Flash flooding often occurs after rain events.
Fishing
Angling enthusiasts should take note of the excellent sport fishing opportunities available in the park. At least 13 species of fish including Pacific salmon, rainbow and cutthroat trout, dolly varden char, and mountain whitefish occur in the area. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Hunting
Hunting is allowed in the park. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
Pets on Leash
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.
Facilities Available at this Park
Cabins / Huts / Yurts
There is one backcountry public use cabin located on Alastair Lake. There is also a private cabin and a permit-approved private trappers cabin not authorized for public use.
Campfires
No firewood or fire rings are available. If you have to make a fire, keep it minimal, make sure it is extinguished, please spread ashes and rocks about.
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There is no road access to this park.
