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Advisories
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Visit responsibly
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Maps and location
Getting there
Located approximately 80 kilometres west of Lillooet and 65 kilometres north of Pemberton.
Things to do
Fishing opportunities for rainbow trout are available on the Bridge River and Downton Reservoir.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Backcountry areas are rarely suited for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears. Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for the behavior of pets and domestic animals and must dispose of their excrement.
Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check with Hunting and Trapping Synopsis for regulations.
About this park
Class A provincial park.
Remnant and representative of the broad valley, glacial-fed, braided stream complex that remains in a natural condition within the Bridge River system. This ecosystem type of large Douglas fir and valley bottom riparian conditions is rare in the area.
Protects a benchmark for understanding and research of natural processes and an opportunity to compare with similar ecosystems that have been modified by human disturbance. The park captures the following features:
- Old river channels and extensive gravel bars, supporting extensive cottonwood stands and riparian habitats.
- Intricately braided river system and braided tributaries to the delta on Downton Lake.
- Mixed stands of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine, mostly old-growth on steep slopes with occasional Douglas fir or western white pine stands and brushy avalanche chutes.
- Down flow winds from local glaciers results in cold air pooling in the park area. These conditions have produced plants especially adapted to this environment.
- Important spring habitats and cross valley connection for grizzly bear; habitat for moose, mule deer, wolverine, mink, Harlequin duck.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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