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Duu Guusd Heritage Site/Conservancy: Coastal Geography and Protected Land Map

A unified land and sea protected landscape in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia

Spanning over 227,000 hectares, Duu Guusd Heritage Site/Conservancy creates a massive protected corridor along the Pacific coast of British Columbia. This area links terrestrial forest ecosystems with marine waters, preserving complex island landscapes and significant Haida cultural sites throughout the northwestern corner of Graham Island.

Area

2,277.12 km²

Established

2008

IUCN

II

Relief

Mixed relief

Klewnuggit Inlet Marine Provincial Park: Regional Geography and Protected Area Mapping

Coastal inlet, freshwater lakes, and northern forest ecosystems.

Klewnuggit Inlet Marine Provincial Park showcases the dramatic meeting of mountain, forest, and sea. Spanning from the sheltered waters of the Grenville Channel to inland freshwater systems, the park offers a detailed study of northern coastal geography, fjord-like marine channels, and diverse bird and marine wildlife habitats.

Area

18 km²

Established

1993

IUCN

II

Relief

Mixed relief

Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park Map and Coastal Protected Area Atlas

Protected island and estuarine landscape in British Columbia

Kitson Island Marine Provincial Park encompasses a vital coastal island and the adjacent Flora Bank at the mouth of the Skeena River. This protected marine environment provides a rare example of accessible sandy beach terrain on the North Coast. Use this atlas resource to understand the park boundaries, island geography, and estuarine interface within the broader Inside Passage conservation network.

Area

0.45 km²

Established

1993

IUCN

II

Relief

Lowland

Diana Lake Provincial Park: Mapping Coastal Rainforest and Wetland Geography in British Columbia

An examination of North Coast forest and freshwater ecosystems

Diana Lake Provincial Park represents a significant protected area in British Columbia, showcasing the diverse ecological character of the North Coast. The park boundary encompasses a mosaic of old-growth rainforest, open blanket bogs, and freshwater aquatic systems. By protecting these varied terrains, the region maintains vital habitats for Pacific salmon species while providing a structured landscape for understanding the wet maritime environment of the Pacific Northwest.

Area

2.33 km²

Established

1980

IUCN

II

Relief

Upland

Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve: Protected Nature Reserve Geography and Forest Map

British Columbia North Coast forest and peatland research landscape.

Situated on the North Coast of British Columbia, Gamble Creek Ecological Reserve is a designated nature reserve comprising forest and bog ecosystems. The protected area serves as an important site for studying plant communities, including sphagnum moss and coastal bog species, within a unique altitudinal transition between coastal hemlock and subalpine zones.

Area

10.26 km²

Established

1991

IUCN

Ia

Relief

Mixed relief

Hakai Lúxvbálís Conservancy: Protected Coastal Landscapes and Geography in British Columbia

Coastal wilderness, island terrain, and marine foreshore habitats

Spanning over 51,000 hectares of upland, Hakai Lúxvbálís Conservancy is defined by its connection between forested island ridges and the Pacific marine environment. This protected area on the British Columbia Central Coast offers a deep look into temperate rainforest geography and indigenous-led conservation frameworks that prioritize ecosystem integrity across island and sea.

Area

1,229.98 km²

Established

2008

IUCN

II

Relief

Lowland

Fiordland Conservancy Protected Area: Mapping British Columbia's Glacial Fjord Coastline

A remote coastal wilderness in the Kitimat Ranges

Fiordland Conservancy guards an important stretch of the central British Columbia coast, where the steep, forested slopes of the Kitimat Ranges meet deep marine inlets. Known for its role in protecting the province's fjord environments, the area consists of an undeveloped, roadless landscape accessible only by sea, showcasing a dramatic transition from tidal shorelines to high mountain peaks.

Area

768.25 km²

Established

1987

IUCN

Ib

Relief

Mountain

Kitlope Heritage Conservancy: Coastal Temperate Rainforest and Mountain Watersheds

A vast protected area in the Kitimat-Stikine region of British Columbia

Spanning from the Gardner Canal to glaciated inland summits, the Kitlope Heritage Conservancy protects an entire, undisturbed watershed. It is defined by its transition from saltwater fjords through ancient, salmon-bearing river valleys to high granite peaks, acting as a vital benchmark for coastal ecosystem integrity in the Pacific Northwest.

Area

3,220.2 km²

Established

1996

IUCN

Ib

Relief

Mountain