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{{Short description|Provincial park of British Columbia}}
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| nearest_city = [[Quesnel, British Columbia]]
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| area = 111,977 hectares
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'''Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in the [[Chilcotin Country]] of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. The park is 111,977 hectares in size and contains [[Far Mountain]] and [[Mount Downton]], its two most prominent peaks.
'''Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in the [[Chilcotin Country]] of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. The park is 111,977 hectares in size and contains [[Far Mountain]] and [[Mount Downton]], its two most prominent peaks.
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Established in 1995 the park was recommended for protection under the [[Cariboo]]-[[Chilcotin District|Chilcotin]] Land-Use Plan, and designated a Class A Park.
Established in 1995 the park was recommended for protection under the [[Cariboo]]-[[Chilcotin District|Chilcotin]] Land-Use Plan, and designated a Class A Park.


Itcha Ilgachuz protects alpine grasslands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. The [[Itcha Range]] and [[Ilgachuz Range]] are [[shield volcano|shield volcanoes]] that formed 5 and 2.5 million years ago as the [[North American Plate]] drifted over the [[Anahim hotspot]]. These ranges are situated in the [[rain shadow]] of the [[Coast Mountains]], and support a high diversity of plant and animal species including [[woodland caribou]].
Itcha Ilgachuz protects alpine grasslands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. The [[Itcha Range]] and [[Ilgachuz Range]] are [[shield volcano]]es that formed 5 and 2.5 million years ago as the [[North American Plate]] drifted over the [[Anahim hotspot]]. These ranges are situated in the [[rain shadow]] of the [[Coast Mountains]], and support a high diversity of plant and animal species including [[Boreal woodland caribou|woodland caribou]].


==Recreation==
==Recreation==
The park has a network of unmaintained trails for hikers or equestrian users. One trail is open to mountain biking. Wilderness backcountry camping and fishing or hunting (with a license) are permitted.
The park has a network of unmaintained trails for hikers or equestrian users. One trail is open to mountain biking. Wilderness backcountry camping and fishing or hunting (with a license) are permitted. Fish habitat is limited by steep terrain, with [[Itcha Lake]] supporting populations of [[rainbow trout]] and [[bull trout]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/itcha_ilgachuz/nat_cul.html#:~:text=Though%20fish%20habitat%20is%20limited,%2C%20a%20blue%2Dlisted%20species.|title=Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park|publisher=[[BC Parks]]|access-date=2020-10-28}}</ref>


In winter, a network of snowmobile trails and play areas is available that avoids the preferred winter range of the woodland caribou.
In winter, a network of snowmobile trails and play areas is available that avoids the preferred winter range of the woodland caribou.
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==Location==
==Location==
The park is north of [[British Columbia Highway 20|BC Highway 20]] near the community of [[Anahim Lake]]. There are no roads in the park.
The park is north of [[British Columbia Highway 20|BC Highway 20]] near the community of [[Anahim Lake]]. There are no roads in the park.

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/itcha.html Information]


[[Category:Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia]]
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[[Category:Provincial parks of British Columbia]]
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1995]]

Latest revision as of 21:29, 16 October 2024

Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park
Location of Itcha Ilgachuz in British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityQuesnel, British Columbia
Coordinates52°42′30″N 124°59′00″W / 52.70833°N 124.98333°W / 52.70833; -124.98333
Area111,977 hectares
Established1995
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteItcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park
Map

Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Chilcotin Country of British Columbia, Canada. The park is 111,977 hectares in size and contains Far Mountain and Mount Downton, its two most prominent peaks.

History and conservation

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Established in 1995 the park was recommended for protection under the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land-Use Plan, and designated a Class A Park.

Itcha Ilgachuz protects alpine grasslands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. The Itcha Range and Ilgachuz Range are shield volcanoes that formed 5 and 2.5 million years ago as the North American Plate drifted over the Anahim hotspot. These ranges are situated in the rain shadow of the Coast Mountains, and support a high diversity of plant and animal species including woodland caribou.

Recreation

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The park has a network of unmaintained trails for hikers or equestrian users. One trail is open to mountain biking. Wilderness backcountry camping and fishing or hunting (with a license) are permitted. Fish habitat is limited by steep terrain, with Itcha Lake supporting populations of rainbow trout and bull trout.[2]

In winter, a network of snowmobile trails and play areas is available that avoids the preferred winter range of the woodland caribou.

Location

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The park is north of BC Highway 20 near the community of Anahim Lake. There are no roads in the park.

References

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  1. ^ "Protected Planet | Itcha Ilgachuz Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. ^ "Itcha Ilgachuz Provincial Park". BC Parks. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
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