Park overview
Owyacumish River Park and the adjoining Brim River Hot Springs Protected Area epitomize the rugged terrain and spectacular scenery of the B.C. north coast. Rivers flow through narrow valleys with steep, bare rock walls interspersed with numerous waterfalls. This area is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Coast Mountains, Kitimat Ranges.
The park contains old growth forests, fish and wildlife habitat as well as scenic waterfalls. The remoteness and pristine condition of the area, in combination with the marine and freshwater interface, ensures high value habitat that is suitable for a wide range of wildlife species, from shorebirds to grizzly bears.
Advisories
Safety info
- There are no developed trails in the park.
- Be bear aware while on shore in this park and avoid taking dogs or other pets into backcountry areas.
Camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Facilities
Campfires are permitted but firewood is not provided. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using campstoves instead.
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.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
Activities
Swimming is possible in the ocean, but the water is cold all season long.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Adventurous and experienced paddlers may enjoy exploring this region.
There are opportunities for fishing in Owyacumish River.
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 and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information.
Owyacumish River Park is located on the north side of Gardner Canal, approximately 15 km west of Kemano Bay and about 70 km southeast of Kitamaat Village. Kitamaat Village and the city of Kitimat are the nearest communities to this park. Access is by boat only and Owyacumish River is not suitable for jet boat travel. Use Marine Chart #3745 (Gardner Canal) and NTS Map Sheet # 103 H/9 (Brim River).
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
Email: info@tourismkitimat.ca
Phone: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
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Park details
- Date established: May 20, 2004
- Size: 805 hectares (803 ha upland and 2 ha foreshore)
Nature and culture
History
Owyacumish River Park was designated as a class A provincial park on May 20, 2004 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.