Park Info
Wistaria Park provides boat access to Ootsa Lake and a small area for picnicking.
Park Size: 40 hectares
General Visitor Information
Location
Wistaria Park is located approximately 60km southwest of Burns Lake and approximately 80km southeast of Houston. From Burns Lake, follow Highway 35 south and take the ferry across Francois Lake. Head southwest on Keefe Road to Ootsa-Nadina Road then follow Wistaria Main Road to the park. From Houston, follow the Morice River Road south to the Morice-Owen Road, then the Ootsa-Nadina Road. Follow Wistaria Main Road to the park. The closest community is Burns Lake.
Nature & Culture
- History - Wistaria Provincial Park was designated as a Class A Park in 1981 by the Provincial Government.
- Cultural Heritage - Wistaria Park lies within the asserted traditional territories of the Sekanni-Carrier and Wet’suwet’en First Nations.
- Conservation - Wistaria Provincial Park lies within the Bulkley Basin Ecosection.
Map / Brochure
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
Activities Available At This Park
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| Canoeing |
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Wistaria Park provides access to Ootsa Lake where there are kayaking and canoeing opportunities.
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| Fishing |
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| Pets on Leash |
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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.
Facilities Available At This Park
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| Boat Launch |
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This park has a singlewide concrete boat launch with a gentle grade. Boaters must use caution on Oosta Lake due to weather conditions and underwater hazards such as submerged stumps and trees.
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| Picnic Areas |
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This park has a day-use/picnic area.
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| Pit or Flush Toilets |
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This park has pit toilets - no flush toilets.
