Kennedy Island Conservancy
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| Kennedy Island Conservancy | |
|---|---|
 Western side of Kennedy Island Conservancy | |
  Location within British Columbia | |
| Location | Canada |
| Coordinates | 54°02′10″N 130°11′15″W / 54.03611°N 130.18750°W |
| Area | 4,970 ha (19.2 sq mi) |
| Established | June 27, 2008 |
| Operator | BC Parks |
Kennedy Island Conservancy protects all 4,970 hectares (12,300 acres) of Kennedy Island[2] in British Columbia, Canada.[3] The island contains many cultural modified trees and other cultural values and is a gathering location for First Nations travelling upon the Skeena River.[4]
There are two peaks near the middle of the island, one at 724 metres (2,375 ft) and Elizabeth Peak[5] at 753 metres (2,470 ft).[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Kennedy Island Conservancy". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ "Kennedy Island". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Kennedy Island Conservancy". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Kennedy Island Conservancy". British Columbia, Ministry of Environment. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Elizabeth Peak". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Chart 3927, SeaBreeze Point to Bamfield Islands". Sailing Directions, British Columbia Coast, (Northern Portion). II (Ninth Edition): 163. 1983.
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