Ministry of Environment - Weewanie Provincial Park

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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

Park Info:

Weewanie Hot Springs Parks is a boat access only park providing hot springs with a bath house for soaking on a semi-sheltered bay.

Special Features: A bathhouse is provided so that park visitors may enjoy soaking in the water from the hotsprings.

Park Size: 35ha

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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

Location:

Location Map

Weewanie Hot Springs Park is located roughly 38 km south of Kitimat on the east side of Devestation Channel. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel). Access is by boat only.

Visitor Information Centre:

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
2109 Forest Avenue, PO Box 214
Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada V8C 2G7
E-mail: info@visitkitimat.com
Ph: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
http://www.visitkitimat.com/

Map/Brochure:

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

Park Map

Nature & Culture:

History - Weewnie Hot Springs Park was designated as a Class A provincial park in May 2004 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

General 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.

Reservations are not accepted at this park, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. For parks that accept reservations or information on the reservation service, click here.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. There is a flat grassy area for camping near the hot springs. Two picnic tables are provided. There is Winter Camping in the park. The park is accessible year round.
	No group campsites.
	This park has a day-use/picnic area. There is a cement bathhouse for soaking in the water from the hotsprings.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets. One pit toilet is located 50 meters uphill from the hotsprings bathhouse.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Please Conserve Firewood. Campfires are permitted, but there is no firewood available. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil, please do not use it for firewood. 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.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	A 300 meter trail leads from a beach at the head of the small cove, past the camping area and on to the bathhouse and hotsprings. 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 possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
	Adventurous and experienced kayakers may enjoy exploring this region.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	The area surrounding the park is popular for fishing, though the park itself is not a fishing destination. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	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.
	It is possible to SCUBA dive or snorkel in the park.
	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.