Monte Creek Park | BC Parks

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Park overview

This tiny park protects an area of treed river riparian, with grassland highly disturbed by previous agriculture, on the South Thompson River. The area is a documented archaeological site in the history of the Shuswap First Nations.

Established Date: April 30, 1996

Park Size: 3 hectares between Monte Creek and the South Thompson River

Advisories

Safety info

Camping and campfires are not allowed. No day-use facilities are provided.

Activities

Canoeing

There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

Fishing

Good spinning and fly fishing for trout and also whitefish and bull trout when in season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Please refer to regulations for additional information.

Pets on leash

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Maps and location

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26 km east of Kamloops, on the South Thompson River.

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Park details

Date established: April 30, 1996
Size: 3 hectares

Nature and culture

History: Established April 1996 as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
Cultural Heritage: Remnants of kekuli pit dwellings remain on site. Many other structures were located here, including tunnels between dwellings, underground ovens, and river-facing entrances, although most have been destroyed by recent agriculture activities. Contains the route of the Brigade Trail from the fur-trading era.
Conservation: An important treed river riparian area on the South Thompson River. The South Thompson has internationally important salmon runs, with salmon habitat upstream from this Park.
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.