Fred Antoine Park

Highlights in this park

Fred Antoine Park is a class A provincial park. It represents two watersheds which protect stands of interior Douglas fir old-growth forest. The parks has a unique range of very dry forest types in rugged, steep terrain with delicate riparian areas.

The area includes a complete and undisturbed watershed (Antoine Creek) and the upper elevations of Fred Creek. It contains critical wildlife winter and spring range such as migration corridors for goats and mule deer. There as known occurrences of the blue-listed fisher, California bighorn sheep, rubber boa, peregrine falcon as well as grizzly bear, wolves and cougar. This park provides an important space for Harlequin duck nesting and rearing. The downstream fisheries including salmon spawning grounds.

Fred Antoine Park offers a wilderness recreation experience and contains numerous signs and artefacts of First Nations traditional use.

Know before you go

Advisories

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

This park is located approximately 25 km northwest of Lillooet.

Things to do

Pets on leash

Backcountry areas are rarely suited for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears. Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. Visitors are responsible for the behavior of pets and domestic animals and must dispose of their excrement.

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.

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