Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park Corridor Protected Area

The conservancy spans 202,709 hectares across six large drainages in the Purcell Mountains, featuring high peaks, alpine meadows, and deep river valleys.

The northern section served as a vital route for First Nations peoples, connecting the Rocky Mountain Trench with Kootenay Lake through Toby Pass.

The park contains remnants of early 1900s mining operations, including equipment from the Argenta Mine, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.

Visitors require advanced wilderness navigation skills and must be self-sufficient, as the park maintains no facilities and prohibits mechanized access.

Dewar Creek Hot Springs within the park boundaries offers natural thermal waters surrounded by five distinct biogeoclimatic zones.

Location: Regional District of Central Kootenay

GPS coordinates: 50.15000,-116.53300

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:11