Eskers Provincial Park

Eskers Provincial Park
Pine Marsh in Eskers Provincial Park
Map of British Columbia
LocationCassiar Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityPrince George, BC
Coordinates54°05′04″N 123°12′50″W / 54.08444°N 123.21389°W / 54.08444; -123.21389
Area4,044 ha. (40.44 km²)
EstablishedDecember 3, 1987
Governing bodyBC Parks

Eskers Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The park covers approximately 4,044 hectares (40.44 km2; 15.61 sq mi) and was created in 1987 and is located west of Nukko Lake, which lies northwest of the city of Prince George. The park protects an area of the 40-kilometre (25 mi) Stuart River Eskers Complex. Eskers are winding ridges of gravel formed by glaciers which once covered the British Columbia Interior.

References

  • BC Parks - Eskers Provincial Park
  • "Eskers Park". BC Geographical Names.

54°04′00″N 123°10′00″W / 54.06667°N 123.16667°W / 54.06667; -123.16667