Kianuko Provincial Park

Kianuko Provincial Park spans 11,638 hectares of wilderness with mountain peaks, alpine lakes, plateaus, and steep valleys within the western Purcell Mountains.

The protected land designation occurred on July 13, 1995, establishing a sanctuary for diverse wildlife populations including caribou, moose, and grizzly bears.

The Ktunaxa First Nation maintains deep connections to this territory, which has served their communities through hunting and gathering practices across generations.

Access to the park requires hiking from Lockhart Creek Provincial Park or navigating unmaintained forestry roads that lead to the park boundary.

Haystack Mountain reaches an elevation of 2,686 meters, standing as the highest among four named peaks within the park boundaries.

Location: Regional District of Central Kootenay

Inception: July 13, 1995

GPS coordinates: 49.42917,-116.46667

Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:34