One of the busier, most attractive and most regular stops on the Inside Passage due to the wondrous site of the waterfalls and migrating salmon viewing. Visitors may anchor on either side of or in front of the falls.
Date Established: June 14, 1993
Park Size: 767 hectares
Wilderness and backcountry camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. Marine access only.
Fishing is permitted only in posted areas. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Excellent tidal water fishing opportunities for salmon and groundfish. Fishing licences are available for purchase in Kitimat and Prince Rupert. Sport fishing is restricted in the lower pool flowing from the Kumowdah River. No fishing from July 1 to Oct. 31 in the lower pool flowing from the Kumowdah River. See “Special Notes” above for more details and refer to current tidal waters fishing regulations.
Hunting is permitted in the park during lawful hunting season. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
Lowe Inlet is about 22 km north of the bottom end of Grenville Channel, slightly more than 75 km from Butedale. It is 118 km south of Prince Rupert. Only accessible by boat or floatplane. For reference, use marine chart #3946 (Grenville Channel).
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.