Upper Kimsquit River Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Upper Kimsquit River Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision for the central coast planning area. The conservancy is the highest ranked watershed for biodiversity on the central coast. It protects a unique grizzly bear habitat feature not found anywhere else in the province.

After spawning in Kimsquit Lake, adult sockeye salmon carcasses often freeze in the lake and as they thaw in the spring, they become an early source of protein for bears. Grizzly bears from the Kitlope, Fiordland and Tweedsmuir areas gather in the Upper Kimsquit to take advantage of this feeding opportunity.

The Upper Kimsquit receives extensive use by deer and mountain goat, and is one of a few coastal drainages that support a resident moose population.

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 55 kilometres northwest of Bella Coola and 75 kilometres northeast of Bella Bella.

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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