Dead Man's Island Park

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Park overview

This small (1 hectare) park encompasses an island in Burns Lake, 2 km southeast of the village of Burns Lake. The park is used in both summer and winter by local residents, for picnicking and other similar activities.

Advisories

Safety info

Safety Notice

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

Facilities

Picnic areas

There is a public use picnic shelter on the island available on a first-come, first-served rule.

Pit or flush toilets

This park only has pit toilets; no flush toilets.

Campfires

Campfires are permitted. If you chose to have a fire, please bring wood with you. Collecting firewood on the island is prohibited.

Activities

Swimming

Burns Lake is a great place for a summer swim.

Canoeing

The park is accessible by boat only. It is a short trip (2km) from the Burns Lake municipal boat launch to the island.

Fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Wildlife viewing

Birding is the main wildlife viewing opportunity at this park.

Pets on leash

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.

Winter recreation

The park can be accessed by skating, snowshoeing, skiing, or snowmobiling in winter months. Be sure Burns Lake is well frozen before venturing out onto the lake.

Maps and location

View a more detailed map.

Dead Man’s Island Provincial Park is 2 km southeast of Burns Lake and is only accessible by boat.

Learn more about this park

Park details

Date established: October 31, 1933
Size: 1 hectares

Nature and culture

History: Dead Man’s Island Provincial Park was established on October 31, 1933 by the Provincial Government with Order-in-Council 1377 under the authority of the Provincial Parks Act . The park was reclassified as a Class C Provincial Park on December 11, 1940 with Order-in-Council 1660.

A history sign about Dead Man’s Island [PDF] has been created by the Lakes District Museum Society.

Culture: Dead Man’s Island Park is within the traditional territory claimed by the Burns Lake Band of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council and the Wet’suwet’en First Nation.
Conservation: Protects a small portion of the SBSdk (Sub-Boreal Spruce zone dry cool subzone) biogeoclimatic zone, and the Bulkley Basin Ecosection.

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.

Dead Man’s Island Park