Protected area overview
Brim River Hot Springs Protected Area and the adjoining Owyacumish River Park epitomize the rugged terrain and spectacular scenery of the B.C. north coast. The rivers flow through narrow valleys with steep, bare rock walls interspersed with numerous waterfalls, all of which are surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Kitimat Coastal mountain range.
The area contains an undeveloped hot spring and their unique plant associations, old-growth forests, and an exceptional range of undisturbed natural plant communities. The remoteness and pristine condition of the area, in combination with the marine and freshwater interface, ensures high value habitat that is suitable for a wide range of wildlife species, from shorebirds to grizzly bears.
Advisories
Safety info
- There are no developed trails in the park.
- Be bear aware while on shore in this protected area.
Camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Facilities
Campfires are permitted but firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all.
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.
GPS: Lat. 53° 30’ 57” North; Long. 128° 21’ 37” West
Pool Water Temperature: 56°C
Facilities: None.
Comments: Undeveloped. Hot springs come out of small stream bed gravel about 600 m up the east side of Brim River. Be aware of bears in the area.
Activities
There are opportunities for fishing in Brim River. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Brim River Hot Springs Protected Area is located on the north side of Gardner Canal, approximately 15 km west of Kemano Bay and about 70 km southeast of Kitamaat Village. Kitamaat Village and the city of Kitimat are the nearest communities to this protected area. Access is by boat only and Brim River is not suitable for jet boat travel. Use Marine Chart #3745 (Gardner Canal) and NTS Map Sheet #103 H/9 (Brim River).
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
Email: info@tourismkitimat.ca
Phone: 250 632-6294 or 1 800 664-6554
Protected area and activity maps
Learn more about this protected area
Protected area details
- Date established: March 22, 2005
- Size: 202 hectares (191 ha upland and 11 ha foreshore)
Nature and culture
History
Brim River was designated as a Protected Area on March 22, 2005 following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
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.