Kootenay. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Please bring your own water as potable water is not available.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
Elk Valley Park is situated 18 kilometres north of Fernie. The park is not identified by any formal provincial park signage, it is signed by the Ministry of Transportation as the Olson Rest Area.
Things to do
There is excellent fishing in the Elk River which forms the northern boundary of this park. For regulations please consult the Freshwater Sport Fishing synopsis.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in park buildings. You are responsible for your pets behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
Facilities
Facilities in this park are not maintained by BC Parks.
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.
Contact
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