Oregon Jack Provincial Park

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Oregon Jack Provincial Park
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
A map showing the location of the park in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityAshcroft
Coordinates50°37′27″N 121°29′45″W / 50.62417°N 121.49583°W / 50.62417; -121.49583
Area2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi)
EstablishedApril 30, 1996 (1996-04-30)
Governing bodyBC Parks

Oregon Jack Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada located in the Clear Range west of Ashcroft. It protects the limestone canyon of Oregon Jack Creek, at the head of which is a waterfall named the Notch, above which is included a wetland area. The site was an important First Nations site and there are pictographs, culturally modified trees and a site known as the Three Sisters Rock Shelter.

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References[edit]

  • "Oregon Jack Park". BC Geographical Names.
  • BC Parks infopage

50°37′28″N 121°29′46″W / 50.62444°N 121.49611°W / 50.62444; -121.49611