Skeena West. 
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
Jesse Falls Protected Area is located roughly 25 km southeast of Kitimat on the west side of Kitimat Arm. It can be found on chart 3743 (Douglas Channel) and on NTS Map Sheet # 103 H/15 (Kitimat Arm). Access is by boat only.
Things to do
Swimming is possible in Jesse Lake and in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
There are good kayaking and canoeing opportunities on Jesse Lake. For you safety, please avoid paddling near the falls.
There are good kayaking and canoeing opportunities on Jesse Lake. For you safety, please avoid paddling near the falls.
There are fishing opportunities in this park.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
The park is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
About this protected area
Jesse Falls Protected Area was designated as a Protected Area on March 22, 2005, following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
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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