Nickel Plate Provincial Park
Provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
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Nickel Plate Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.[2] Formerly known as Clearwater Park,[3] it is located in the Similkameen District at the northeast corner of Nickel Plate Lake.[4] The park is also 29km northeast of Hedley near the Apex Ski Resort.[5]
| Nickel Plate Park | |
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Summer Afternoon in Nickel Plate Park | |
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 Interactive map of Nickel Plate Park | |
| Location | Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°24′17″N 119°56′52″W |
| Area | 105 ha (260 acres) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Operator | BC Parks |
Campers can be found on the lake's sandy beaches and are expected to practice "no trace" camping. Boat access to the lake is available by a rough gravel boat launch at the north end of the dam. In addition, the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre in Nickel Plate Provincial Park features 39km of groomed and track-set trails.[5]
The park has recreational activities including hiking, fishing, paddling, canoeing and kayaking as well as winter recreation.
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Images
- The wind playing with grasses by a stream in Nickel Plate Park.webm
