• Mariners should use caution when approaching the end of Bute Inlet as mud flats created by the Homathko River extend far out into the Inlet. The water is very silt laden and visibility is almost nil.

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• Management Planning Information

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

Homathko Estuary Provincial Park lies 220 km northwest of Vancouver, at the head of Bute Inlet. There is boat access via Bute Inlet to Waddington Harbour; however, moorage facilities do not exist at this park and moorage near the park may be difficult due to extensive mud flats and shallow water.

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

• History - Historically, during the early 1900’s, the estuary was harvested primarily for the Black Cottonwood and other hardwoods that grow on valley bottom floodplains.
• Cultural Heritage - This park is within the traditional territory of the Homalco First Nation.
• Conservation - The park borders approximately 1 km of the east side of the Homathko River and encompasses about the lower 500 metres of the Teaquahan River. This park protects a portion of a coastal estuary and wetland ecosystem and contains a small area of old-growth forests. In addition, the park protects portions of important habitats for coastal wildlife, including grizzly bear, black bear, black-tailed deer, wolves, cougar, salmonids, shorebirds, raptors and waterfowl.
• Wildlife - Typical of coastal estuaries, the park contains important habitat for carnivores, ungulates, raptors, shorebirds and waterfowl.
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General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	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.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails 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.
	This park does not have a playground.
	Swimming is not recommended. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park. There are no improvements in this Park at all - it is a true wilderness situation. Due to the remoteness, paddlers should have a high degree of experience and competence, as well they should be completely self-sufficient.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Tidal water fishing opportunities are available. Rockfish Conservation Areas occur within this park. Fishing activities are limited in Rockfish Conservation Areas. Before you go fishing please refer to the Rockfish Conservation Area descriptions available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada DFO. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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.
	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.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.