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Special Notes:

• All guided tours must be with a permitted guide. Currently, there are two licensed guides permitted in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary. They are:
  • Ocean Light II Adventures
    #363-1917 West 4th Avenue,
    Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7
    (604) 328-5339
  • Dan Wakeman – Sun Chaser Charters
    Box 1096
    Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4H6
    (250) 624-5472
• For additional information, click here to view these non-government web links.
  
• The public is welcome to visit the Sanctuary. When you arrive in the Sanctuary, please check in at the Ranger Station in the inlet. Once in the Khutzeymateen, there are very specific rules and regulations. There is no land access permitted in the Sanctuary and the river estuary is closed for public access. More information is available at the interpretive centre.

Management Planning:

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

• Location Map

45 km northeast of Prince Rupert. Boat access only. The closest communities, towns and cities are Port Simpson, Port Edward and Prince Rupert.

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

• Cultural Heritage - The park encompasses the watershed of the Khutzeymateen River. The area has long been an important hunting and fishing site for First Nations people, notably the Gitsiis, one of the nine tribes making up the Allied Tsimshian Tribes. The park was created in partnership with the Gitsiis people. The park is managed jointly with BC Parks and the Tsimshian Tribal Council. K’tsim-a-deen means “valley at the head of the inlet” in the Tsimshian language.
• Conservation - The topography of this land and marine sanctuary is diverse, with rugged peaks towering to 2100 metres above a valley of wetlands, old growth temperate rainforests and a large estuary. 
• Wildlife - The ultimate purpose of this area is to protect the north coast grizzly bear by preserving a part of the ecosystem in which they live. Both fishing and hunting are prohibited in the sanctuary. Contact BC Parks for further information.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Sanctuary Hazards & Special Regulations:

• Visitors using the inlet as an overnight anchorage should be aware of tidal fluctuations, particularly near the estuary, where water depths can vary considerably. High winds are also frequent in this area.
• Boaters entering the sanctuary should keep to the centre of the inlet to avoid disturbing bears. All visitors must register at the Guardian Station upon entering the sanctuary. An interpretive centre is located at the ranger station and is open to the public.
• Land access is prohibited within the sanctuary.
• Unguided entry into the river estuary is not permitted.
• Angling is prohibited on the Khutzeymateen River and tributaries.
• The hunting of grizzly bear is prohibited and hunting of other wildlife is restricted to areas above 1000 meters elevation.

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, walk-in or shore based camping is permitted within the estuary.
	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 is an interpretive centre located at the guardian station. The centre is open to the public.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch. Jet boats are not permitted on the Khutzeymateen River.
	Fishing is not permitted in the Khutzeymateen River. (There are excellent tidal water fishing opportunities for salmon and groundfish. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Fishing licences are available for purchase in Prince Rupert. Please refer to current fishing regulations.)
	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. Pets/domestic animals are not permitted in the estuary.
	There is no viewing platform but water based bear and wildlife viewing is excellent at river estuaries.
	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.