This small one 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 similar activities.
There is a public use picnic shelter on the island available on a first come, first served basis.
This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
The park is accessible by boat only. It is a short trip (2 km) from the Burns Lake municipal boat launch to the island.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Pets and 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.
Dead Man’s Island Provincial Park is 2 km southeast of Burns Lake and is only accessible by boat.
History
Dead Man’s Island 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.
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.