Owyacumish River Provincial Park

About This Park

Owyacumish River Provincial Park and the adjoining Brim River Hot Springs Protected Area epitomize the rugged terrain and spectacular scenery of the BC north coast. Rivers flow through narrow valleys with steep, bare rock walls interspersed with numerous waterfalls; all of which are surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Coast Mountains, Kitimat Ranges. The park contains old-growth forests, fish & wildlife habitat and scenic waterfalls. The remoteness and pristine condition of the area, in combination with the marine – freshwater interface, ensures high value habitat that is suitable for a wide range of wildlife species, from shorebirds to grizzly bears.

Park Size: 805 ha

Stay Safe:

There are no developed trails in the park.
Be bear aware while on shore in this park and avoid taking dogs or other pets into backcountry areas.

Location and Maps

Owyacumish River Park is located on the north side of Gardner Canal, approximately 15 km west of Kemano Bay and about 70 km southeast of Kitamaat Village. Kitamaat Village and the city of Kitimat are the nearest communities to this park. Access is by boat only and Owyacumish River is not suitable for jet boat travel. Use Marine Chart #3745 (Gardner Canal) and NTS Map Sheet # 103 H/9 (Brim River).

Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
e-mail: info@tourismkitimat.ca
ph: 250 632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554

Maps and Brochures

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

Park map (pdf)

Nature and Culture

History - Owyacumish River Park was designated as a Class A Provincial Park on May 20, 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Management Planning

Management Planning Information

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

Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing

Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.

Fishing

There are opportunities for fishing in Owyacumish River. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Hunting

The park is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information.

Pets on Leash

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Swimming

Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Facilities Available at this Park

Cabins / Huts / Yurts

There are cabins in the park for public use.
On Owyacumish Bay there is a trapper's Cabin built by the Haisla First Nation and open to the public. The cabin is 15' x 12' with 2 double bunk beds. UTM coordinates are: Zone 9U 5929390 m North; 0542125 m East. There is a sheltered anchorage near the cabin. The cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be prepared to sleep outside if the cabin is full.

Campfires

Please conserve: Campfires are permitted but firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented.

Walk-In/Wilderness Camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Winter Camping

There are winter camping opportunities at this park, as it can be accessed year round.