Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park, Provincial park and national historic site in Central Coast Regional District, Canada
Description
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Provincial Park is a small protected area at the mouth of Elcho Harbour along Dean Channel on British Columbia's Central Coast. The park covers about 5 hectares and sits on terrain with views toward open water and forested surroundings.
History
In July 1793, explorer Alexander Mackenzie completed a cross-continental expedition and left his inscription on a rock at this location. Surveyors later engraved the message permanently into the stone to preserve this historical record.
Culture
This place holds meaning for the Heiltsuk and Nuxalk Nations, with ancient rock carvings visible along the beach. These marks show the long connection Indigenous peoples had to this coastal area.
Practical
Reaching the park requires traveling by boat, so plan accordingly or arrange a visit through a local tour operator. There are no facilities on site, so bring everything you need for your stay.
Did you know?
The rock bearing Mackenzie's inscription also displays permanent engravings added later by surveyors alongside the original handwritten message. This layering shows how different periods left their marks on the same stone.
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