Protected area overview
The Duck Lake Protected Area is located east of Powell River and provides important nesting habitat for migratory and non-migratory birds.
This area offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, swimming and canoeing as well as offering excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
Park Size: 768 hectares
Established Date: January 25, 2001
Advisories
Safety info
Stay Safe
- Bring your own drinking water; potable water is not available in the park.
Activities
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
The Protected Area has approximately 9 km of good hiking and mountain biking trails which provide excellent wildlife and scenic viewing opportunities. All are well-marked, off of the main Duck Lake Road. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. Helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
For details on e-biking within Duck Lake Protected Area, see the e-biking section.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Duck Lake Protected Area, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
Maps and location
Duck Lake Protected Area is located 5 km east of Powell River, just south of Haslam Lake.
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Protected area details
- Date established: January 25, 2001
- Size: 768 hectares
Nature and culture
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.