E.C. Manning Provincial Park - British Columbia
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gypsie2
N 49° 15.510 W 121° 11.610
10U E 631443 N 5457762
Very large provincial park with something for everyone.
Waymark Code: WMCW77
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/17/2011
Views: 8
Manning Provincial Park is home to many things. It is the northern trailhead of the Pacific Crest Trail, which goes from Canada to Mexico. It is the northern limit of habitat for wild rhododendrons. For recreation, choose from a variety of hiking trails, downhill or cross country skiing, fishing, canoeing (rentals available)or enjoy some wildlife or bird watching.
Camping is available at 4 drive-in campgrounds, as well as several group sites and ten back-country campgrounds.
Park Type: day use or overnight
Activities:
picnic, camping, trails, history, lodge, skiing, swimming, boat and canoe rentals
Background:
Land was set aside in 1931 as "Three Brothers Preserve" to keep the alpine meadows from overgrazing by sheep. Became a provincial park in 1941 and over the years the boundaries have been extended many times.
Date Established?: 1941
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Park Fees: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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