Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park

Provincial park in British Columbia, Canada

52°22′42″N 127°28′18″W / 52.37833°N 127.47167°W / 52.37833; -127.47167Area5 ha (12 acres)Created10 February 1926Governing bodyBC ParksWebsiteBC Parks Sir Alexander

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located at the mouth of Elcho Harbour on Dean Channel, it enshrines the farthest point west reached by Alexander Mackenzie in 1793 and the rock he marked to commemorate his journey.[2]

The Park and monument can only be reached by boat. If seas are very calm, a float plane landing may be possible. There are no facilities at this park. The nearest communities are Bella Coola to the southeast and Ocean Falls to the west.

References

  1. ^ "Sir Alexander Mackenzie Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  2. ^ Warkentin, Germaine. Canadian Exploration Literature:An Anthology. Dundurn Press,Toronto, 2007.p 391

External links

  • BC Parks webpage
  • "Sir Alexander Mackenzie Park". BC Geographical Names.
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