The Hay River meanders its way slowly to the East. Along its shores, outstanding meadows can be seen stretching towards hidden black spruce bogs and wetlands. Water loving wildlife such as moose can be seen feeding in the shallows of ox-bow ponds and waterfowl hidden in the grass find shelter for nesting.
This remote Protected Area is accessible via helicopter.
Established Date: January 15, 2001
Park Size: 2,323 hectares
Special Notes:
Wilderness camping is allowed; no facilities are provided. This is an extremely remote area and access is very difficult.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Hay River Protected Area is located 15 km from the Alberta border.
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.