Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park

Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park
Desolation Sound Provincial Marine Park
Map showing the location of Desolation Sound Provincial Marine Park
Location of Desolation Sound Provincial Marine Park in British Columbia
Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Powell River
Coordinates 50°8′0″N 124°44′0″W / 50.133333°N 124.733333°W / 50.133333; -124.733333Coordinates: 50°8′0″N 124°44′0″W / 50.133333°N 124.733333°W / 50.133333; -124.733333
Area 84 km²
Established 1973
Governing body BC Parks

Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, and is located approximately 32 km north of Powell River and 150 km north of Vancouver. This provincial marine park, which is about 84 km² in size is only accessible by boat. It is distinguished by its many picturesque sheltered coves and anchorages, and is frequented by yachts and pleasure craft. The scenery consists of waterfalls, rugged glaciated peaks, and their steep forested slopes that fall into the ocean.

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