Park overview
Eagle River Park was established as part of the Okanagan-Shuswap Land and Resource Management Plan. This park protects a portion of the riparian zone on the Eagle River east of Malakwa.
The Eagle River is an important spawning and rearing habitat for sockeye, coho and chinook salmon. Nearby protected areas include Yard Creek Park (located 12 kilometres west) and Mount Griffin Park and Ecological Reserve (six kilometres south of Eagle River Park).
Advisories
The park is located approximately 35 kilometres east of Sicamous.
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Park details
- Date established: June 27, 2008
- Size: 454 hectares
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.