Penrose-Ripon Conservancy

Conservancy overview

Penrose-Ripon Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision for the central coast planning area.

This conservancy is a collection of islands on the north side of the entrance to Rivers Inlet. Penrose-Ripon Conservancy includes a southern section of Walbran Island and encompasses the remainder of Penrose Island that is not included in Penrose Island Marine Park.

The area is a popular boating and kayaking destination and some coves are listed as boat havens. Protection of cultural uses and values is a dominant purpose of this conservancy.

Advisories

The conservancy is located approximately 40 kilometres southwest of Wuikinuxv Village and 90 kilometres southeast of Bella Bella.

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Conservancy details

Date established: May 22, 2007
Size: 2,229 hectares

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

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