Stagleap Provincial Park is a
provincial park
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
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in
British Columbia
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,
Canada
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. The park is approximately 1133
hectares
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["Stagleap Provincial Park." ''BC Parks.'']
/ref> (2800 acres
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). It is 34 kilometers
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(21 miles) west of Creston.endangered species
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.["Mountain Caribou." ''Conservation Northwest.'']
/ref> For this reason, dogs and other domestic animals are prohibited from the park from November 1st through April 30th.
Attractions
*Canoeing
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A few of the recreational ...
*Kayaking
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*Fishing
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*Hiking
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"Hi ...
*Skiing
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*Log cabins
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for day use
References
External links
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Provincial parks of British Columbia
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Protected areas established in 1964
1964 establishments in British Columbia
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