Eskers Provincial Park

Eskers Provincial Park
Pine Marsh in Eskers Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Eskers Provincial Park
Map showing the location of 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