Helliwell Provincial Park

Helliwell Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada located on a headland on the south eastern side of Hornby Island. It was donated to the Provincial Park system by the Helliwell family. The total area is 2,782 hectares

There is a lovely hike around the park. The park has large old-growth Douglas Fir tree and rareGarry Oak Meadows (Ecosystems). A trail loops around the bluffs that overlook the Strait of Georgia and links-up with Tribune Bay. The Garry Oak Meadow ecosystem is one of the many microclimates located within British Columbia and is considered an endangered habitat.

There is picnicking, hiking, canoeing, biking, dog-walking, sightseeing, diving, and restroom facilities.

The southern park of the park has very beautiful and scenic cliffs. These cliffs form a unique microclimate that local community groups are attempting to protect. These cliffs are also nesting areas for the Pelagic Cormorant.

External links

* [http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/helliwel.html/ Helliwell Provincial Park – B.C. Ministry of Environment Site]
* [http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/tribune.html/ Tribune Bay Provincial Park – B.C. Ministry of Environment Site]
* [http://www.vancouverisland.com/parks/?id=536/ Helliwell/Tribune Bay Provincial Park – Commercial Site]
* [http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/garryoak.pdf/ Garry Oak Ecosystem – Province of British Columbia Ministry of Environment]
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