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Dead Man’s Island Provincial Park
About This Park
Know Before You Go
Safety Notice
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Location
Dead Man’s Island Provincial Park is 2 km southeast of Burns Lake and is only accessible by boat.
Nature and Culture
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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.
Management Planning
- Management Planning Information
- There is a Management Direction Statement for the park.
Activities Available at this Park

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.

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.

Swimming
Burns Lake is a great place for a summer swim.

Wildlife Viewing
Birding is the main wildlife viewing opportunity at this park.

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.
Facilities Available at this Park

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

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.