There is no road access to this park. It can only be reached by helicopter.
Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks
Sikanni Old Growth Provincial Park
About This Park
Sikanni Old Growth Provincial Park protects exceptional old growth white spruce forests that provide important habitat for wildlife. Backcountry recreation in this area is limited due to difficult access. During the summer months the surrounding area is impassable due to the muskeg. Winter roads are one of the few means available for access to this remote northern park.
Park Size: 1,440 hectares
Location and Maps
Sikanni Old Growth Park is located about 100 km southeast of Fort Nelson in the lower reaches of the Sikanni Chief River, near the northern boundary of Ft. St. John Forest District. Currently, there is no summer road access to the area. Winter roads only.
Nature and Culture
- History - The park was identified as a Protected Area in the Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Plan in 1997. It was designated a provincial park in 1999.
- Cultural Heritage - Prophet River First Nation and Fort Nelson First Nation.
- Conservation - The park is located within the Fort Nelson Lowlands ecosection and Boreal White and Black Spruce biogeoclimatic zone. It protects locally significant alluvial old growth white spruce forests of the Muskwa Plateau and the associated wildlife species typical of old growth forests.
- Wildlife - Moose, black bear, wolves occur throughout the river corridor.
Activities Available at this Park
Fishing
Horseback Riding
