Elk Valley Provincial Park
Provincial park in British Columbia
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Elk Valley Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It covers an area of 81 hectares and is located about 18 kilometres north of Fernie. It is not identified by any formal provincial park signage; rather it is signed by the Ministry of Transportation as the "Olson Rest Area".[1]
LocationKootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada
NearestcityFernie, BC
Coordinates49°37′24″N 114°56′16″W
Area81 ha. (0.81 km²)
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| Location | Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Fernie, BC |
| Coordinates | 49°37′24″N 114°56′16″W |
| Area | 81 ha. (0.81 km²) |
| Established | November 8, 1960 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Mining
Elk Valley Provincial Park is very close to Elk Valley (British Columbia), which has metallurgical coal.[2]
