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.
Conservancy Size: 54 ha
Special Notes:
- There are no roads or trails in this wilderness area.
- There are no facilities in the conservancy.
General Visitor Information:
Advisories
Camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Facilities
Activities
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.
This conservancy is open to hunting during lawful hunting seasons. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
Maps and location
Conservancy and activity maps
Location
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 2/3 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.