Upper Klinaklini Protected Area

Highlights in this protected area

Upper Klinaklini Protected Area includes a portion of the middle reach of the Klinaklini River and is a valley bottom corridor surrounded by stunning glaciers and some of the largest mountains on the coast.

Encompassing an ecologically unique trans mountain valley, the conservancy provides low-elevation connectivity between moist coastal ecosystems and dry interior ecosystems. The corridor is a major flyway for migratory birds and a travel corridor for grizzly bears.

This conservancy was established pursuant to the government land use decision in the Central Coast planning area. No management plan has been completed to date for this conservancy. Efforts are underway to have a detailed plan in place as soon as possible.

Know before you go

Advisories

Safety information

It is critical that would-be backcountry visitors gather information about safe routes and areas as well as potential hazards from multiple sources including members of the local community of Kleena Kleene, Anahim Lake, Mimpo lake, BC Parks staff in Bella Coola and Alexis Creek or local SAR and RCMP detachments.
This is a true wilderness area and very little is known at preset about the potential hazards. Use caution and be prepared if you’re planning a trip into this protected area.

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

Upper Klinaklini Protected Area is approximately 60 kilometres southeast of Bella Coola and 150 kilometres northeast of Port Hardy.

Camping

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.

Things to do

Hiking

No developed trails are known of at this time.

Fishing

There are fishing opportunities in this park.

Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

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.

Facilities

Campfires

Campfires are permitted, but rings are not provided. Be fire safe, and check the BC Wildfire website during high-risk times.

Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.

About this protected area

Cultural heritage

The conservancy name originates from a Kwakwala word for eulachon grease, as the corridor was used as a First Nations grease trail route.

The Upper Klinaklini is within the asserted traditional territories of the Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala and Ulkatcho First Nations.

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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