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Park
Info:
This remote and difficult-to-access park on the east side
of Hesquiat Lake can only be reached by boat or float plane.
Situated in Clayoquot Sound northeast of Hesquiat Harbour
on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the park protects
mature forests of Western hemlock, Western red cedar and
lodgepole pine. There are no developed facilities at this
rugged wilderness park, although opportunities exist for
nature appreciation and backcountry lake fishing in this
unspoiled area. Due to the difficult access however, this
park receives few visitors.
Park
Size: 62
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Location:
Hesquiat
Lake Provincial Park is located in Clayoquot Sound on the
west coast of Vancouver Island, north of Tofino. The
park is situated on the east side of Hesquiat Lake, northeast
of Hesquiat Harbour. This difficult-to-access park can only
be reached by floatplane or by boat via Hesquiat Harbour. Nearby
communities include: Tofino, Hot Springs Village, Flores
Island, Ahousat.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature & Culture:
Visitor
Safety:
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.
No camping at this park.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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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. All surface water must be
boiled, filtered or treated prior to consumption.
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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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Campfires
are not permitted.
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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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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There is no designated swimming area at this park.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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There are kayaking and canoeing opportunities at this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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This
park offers opportunities for remote, backcountry
fishing on Hesquiat Lake, however access to this
lake is very difficult.
Anyone
fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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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, wolves and cougars. |
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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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Portions
of this park are open to hunting for specific species. Hunters must
have valid licences and tags. Please refer to current printed Hunting
and Trapping Regulations and Synopsis publication for closures
and regulations.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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