Dala-Kildala Rivers Estuaries Park
About this Park
The park protects provincially significant and productive tidal wetlands, river estuaries, fish and wildlife habitat, salmon streams and grizzly bear habitat.
Safety information
- There are no developed trails at this park. Please obey posted signs.
- Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- Jet boat access through the park on Dala River is not possible due to log jams across the river below the power lines.
- Jet boat access through the park on Kildala River is possible at both low and high tide, but use caution for other boaters or obstacles in the river.
Location notes
Dala-Kildala Rivers Estuaries Park is located at the east end of Kildala Arm, along the east side of Douglas Channel, approximately 15 km southeast of Kitamaat Village. Access is by boat only. Use Marine Chart #3743 (Douglas Channel) and NTS Map Sheets # 103 H/15 (Kitimat Arm) & 103 H/16 (Kildala Arm).
Visitor Information Centre:
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
e-mail: info@tourismkitimat.ca
ph: 250 632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
Activities
- 483:Canoeing Kayakers and canoeists may enjoy exploring the estuaries and rivers in this park.
- 483:Fishing There are opportunities for salmon or steelhead fishing in Dala and Kildala Rivers. Please consult the appropriate non-tidal fishing regulations for more information.
- 483:Wildlife viewing The estuaries in this park can provide wildlife viewing opportunities for waterfowl, grizzly bears, black-tailed deer and sometimes wolves. Also at times, humpback and killer whales can be seen in the marine waters of Kildala Arm.
- 483:Pets on leash Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 483: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.
- 483:Kayaking Kayakers and canoeists may enjoy exploring the estuaries and rivers in this park.
Facilities
- 483:Campfires Please Conserve Firewood. There is no firewood available. While campfires are allowed in this backcountry area, we encourage visitors to use campstoves for cooking purposes. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather wood for fires from the area unless required for emergency situations. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
Location
53.83425, -128.50303 · Lakelse Douglas Channel
