Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park

Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park covers over 10,000 hectares of mountains and forested valleys in the Flathead River watershed. The terrain features both high peaks and broad lowland areas covered in dense forest.

The Kootenai people traveled through South Kootenay Pass to reach the Great Plains for trade and hunting. These routes shaped movement patterns in the region centuries before European arrival.

The landscape connects ecosystems across provincial and national borders. Movement of wildlife and people through the valleys reflects how this region has always served as a passage between different natural and human worlds.

The park is reached by forest roads at the western edge or by hiking trails from Waterton Lakes National Park through Akamina Pass. Access depends on seasons and weather conditions affecting mountain passes.

The park holds some of the oldest rock formations in the Canadian Rockies, with limestone dating back roughly 1.5 billion years. These ancient deposits reveal layers of geological history visible in cliff faces throughout the region.

Location: Regional District of East Kootenay

Inception: September 17, 1986

Website: http://env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/akamina

GPS coordinates: 49.02500,-114.20000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41