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.
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
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.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
The park is open to hunting. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting Regulations for more information.
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.
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.
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.