Thorsen Creek Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Thorsen Creek Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision in the Central Coast planning area. Thorsen Creek is a moderate-sized tributary to the lower Bella Coola River and contains valuable fish habitat.

Thorsen Creek Conservancy protects one of the largest and most significant collections of petroglyphs on the coast and is of significant cultural heritage value to the Nuxalk First Nation.

Know before you go

Advisories

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

The conservancy is located approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Bella Coola.

Things to do

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

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.

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