Banana Island Park
6.0 ha
Area
1996
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
A small and environmentally sensitive island in the South Thompson River, Banana Island Park is not suitable for recreation.
The park protects spring salmon spawning grounds and nesting grounds for a variety of birds and waterfowl such as Canada geese, osprey and bald eagles and also wintering habitat for tundra and trumpeter swan. Nesting waterfowl are found here from April to July, with nesting raptors from spring until August.
Special notes
- There are no camping or day-use facilities provided at this park. There are no toilets in the park.
- Banana Island is not suitable for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for trauma to nesting waterfowl. This is a very sensitive area, used from spring through late summer by nesting birds.
Location notes
Banana Island is located on the South Thompson River, approximately 35 km east of Kamloops. The closest communities are Pritchard, Kamloops and Chase.
Activities
- 9755:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
- 9755:Canoeing Canoes or kayaks provide access to the island.
- 9755:Fishing Good spinning and fly for trout. Also whitefish and bull trout when in season.
- 9755:Wildlife viewing There is viewing of Canada geese, osprey and bald eagle, and wintering habitat for tundra and trumpeter swan.
Location
50.72636, -119.77132 · Thompson Grasslands
