Simpson Lake East Conservancy

Conservancy overview

Simpson Lake East Conservancy protects a small portion of land, water and forest at the eastern end of remote Simpson Lake, in the Hecate Lowlands Ecosection. Access into this wilderness area is difficult because there are no roads, trails, or marine boat access.

Advisories

Safety info

There are no roads or trails in this wilderness area.
There are no facilities in the conservancy.

Camping

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. All sites are on a first come, first served basis.

Facilities

Campfires

Firewood and campfire rings are not provided. If you must have a fire, please burn only dead and down wood, and be sure to fully extinguish the fire when done and spread out the ashes and rocks. 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. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of campfires and using camp stoves instead. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented during extremely hot weather conditions.

Activities

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Swimming

Swimming is possible in the lake, but the water is cold all year-round. There are no lifeguards on duty in the conservancy.

Canoeing

Adventurous and experienced canoeists or kayakers may enjoy exploring Simpson Lake if they can get their boats to the lake.

Fishing

There are opportunities for trout and char fishing in Simpson Lake. Please consult the appropriate non-tidal fishing regulations for more information. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate license.

Wildlife viewing

Waterfowl, bears, wolves, otters, eagles and furbearers may be seen in the conservancy.

Hunting

This conservancy is open to hunting during lawful hunting seasons. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.

Conservancy and activity maps

Simpson Lake East Conservancy is only accessible by float plane or helicopter and is located approximately 28 km NW of Hartley Bay and 74 km SW of Kitimat. It is located about 13 km NE of Grenville Channel, about two thirds of the way down the Channel. It is also located between (but not adjoining) Alty Conservancy to the north and K’mooda/Lowe-Gamble Conservancy to the south.

Reference: 1:50,000 scale Topographic Map #103 H/11 (Kitkiata Inlet).

Visitor Information Centre:

Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
e-mail: info@tourismkitimat.ca
phone: 250-632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554

Learn more about this conservancy

Conservancy details

Date established: May 22, 2007
Size: 54 hectares

Nature and culture

History

Simpson Lake East Conservancy was designated as a conservancy on May 31, 2007 following recommendations from the North Coast Land and Resource Management Plan.

Cultural Heritage

The conservancy is in the asserted traditional territories of the Gitga’at and Gitxaala First Nations. There are no known archaeological sites in the conservancy. Use the below links for more information or to contact these First Nations.

Conservation

The conservancy protects the undisturbed old growth forests, fish and wildlife habitat at the eastern end of Simpson Lake.

Wildlife

Waterfowl, bears, wolves, otters, eagles and furbearers may be seen in the conservancy.

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.