Park overview
Visitors can enjoy bird watching, nature study and canoeing. The park is valuable for public access and enjoyment of the river frontage, since much of the river frontage between Chase and Kamloops is in private ownership.
It encompasses a 5km section of riparian habitat on the South Thompson River. Surrounding vegetation consists of aspen, cottonwood, Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, willow, Russian olive, Hawthorne, Saskatoon berry, grass and sedge.
The park provides important habitat for trumpeter swans and a variety of other waterfowl. Shorebirds, passerines, beavers, muskrats and otters also frequent the area. The South Thompson River contains trout, salmon and other fish species.
Established Date: July 28, 1997
Park Size: 43 hectares
Advisories
Safety info
Stay Safe
- Bring your own drinking water; potable water is not available in this park.
Activities
Maps and location
Pritchard park is located on the South Thompson River, approximately 40 km northeast of Kamloops. The park is only accessible by boat; there is no road access.
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Park details
- Date established: July 28, 1997
- Size: 43 hectares
Nature and culture
- History: The park was created as a result of recommendations made in the Kamloops Land and Resources Management Plan.
- Cultural Heritage The presence of cultural heritage sites is unknown, but there is a possibility of kekuli pits in the area.
- Conservation: The park protects a 5 km section of riparian habitat and frontage on the South Thompson River. Aspen, cottonwoods, Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, willows, Russian olive, hawthornes, Saskatoon berry, grasses and sedges are protected within the park.
- Wildlife: The park provides habitat for Trumpeter and Tundra swans, a large variety of other waterfowl and shorebird species, passerine bird species, beaver, muskrat, and otter. Trout, salmon and other fish species inhabit the South Thompson River.
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.