Mt Robson Park Marks Centennary
Sunday, March 3, 2013 @ 5:18 AM
Prince George, B.C. – Mount Robson Provincial Park, which was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1990, is now 100 years old.
Environment Minister Terry Lake says events are being planned this summer season to mark Mount Robson Provincial Park’s centennial and honour its history as one of B.C.’s best known and frequented parks.
Established by the BC legislature in 1913, Mount Robson Provincial Park is B.C.’s second oldest provincial park, after Strathcona Provincial Park. Hikers, horseback riders, snowshoers and skiers can explore over 200 kilometres of trails. Climbing, spelunking, canoeing, boating and swimming are a few of the other activities available in the park. Those looking to stay overnight can set up camp in one of the park’s campgrounds from May to October.
Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond says “Mount Robson Provincial Park is a spectacular park. Known locally for its hiking, wildlife viewing and family friendly camping, it attracts visitors from across North America and around the world.”
The park protects the headwaters of the Fraser River and also includes a portion of one of the world’s largest heritage sites. At almost 4,000 metres, Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
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Now lets get the Ancient Forest classed the same!
I agree NoWay!
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