King George VI Provincial Park

King George VI Provincial Park is a nature reserve along Highway 22 in British Columbia featuring black cottonwood groves and expansive wetland areas. The roughly 160 acre site provides rest areas and observation opportunities for visitors passing through the region.

The park was established in 1937 through an official order to commemorate King George VI's coronation. This creation reflected Canada's efforts at that time to protect important natural landscapes.

The park bears a name from British royal history, yet the local community has proposed renaming it with a Sinixt word meaning healing to better reflect the land's significance to Indigenous peoples. This shows how places are being reconsidered through different cultural perspectives today.

The park functions as a day-use rest area without overnight facilities, making it suitable for visitors seeking a brief stop. The best times to visit are during clear visibility and dry conditions.

The area hosts rare plant species and provides nesting grounds for specialized birds including barred owls and pileated woodpeckers. This biodiversity makes it a valuable spot for nature watchers, even though few people know about it.

Location: Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

GPS coordinates: 49.01670,-117.81700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03