Jesse Falls Protected Area

Protected area overview

Jesse Falls Park protects a small area around a 10 metre high waterfall that drains directly out of Jesse Lake and directly into the ocean. The falls are a scenic focal point along the Douglas Channel.

Advisories

Camping

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Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

Winter camping

There is winter camping in the park. The park is accessible year-round.

Facilities

Campfires

Campfires are permitted. Firewood is not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to extinguish the fire fully. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil so please use it conservatively, if at all. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented.

Activities

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Swimming

Swimming is possible in Jesse Lake and in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

Canoeing

There are good kayaking and canoeing opportunities on Jesse Lake. For you safety, please avoid paddling near the falls.

Kayaking

There are good kayaking and canoeing opportunities on Jesse Lake. For you safety, please avoid paddling near the falls.

Fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

Hunting

The park is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.

Winter recreation

The park is accessible year-round.

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.

Protected area and activity maps

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Protected area details

Date established: March 22, 2005
Size: 32 hectares (19 ha upland and 13 ha foreshore)

Nature and culture

History

Jesse Falls Protected Area was designated as a Protected Area on March 22, 2005, following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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.