Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park

Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park is a protected area in Bulkley Valley featuring exposed geological layers from the Eocene epoch. Along the creek and cliff faces, visitors can see ancient shale formations and the fossils embedded within them.

The fossils at this site formed about 50 million years ago and were discovered by scientists in the early 1900s. The park was established after Gordon Harvey donated the land in 1967 to protect these ancient remains.

The park sits within the traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, honoring both the land's natural story and indigenous roots. Walking through the area, you sense how the landscape connects to the people who have lived here for generations.

You reach the fossil viewing area via a wheelchair-accessible path starting from the parking lot and leading to an interpretive bridge over Driftwood Creek. The pathways are well maintained, making it easy for most visitors to explore the site.

The site holds some of North America's most northern Eocene insect fossils. Perfectly preserved specimens of water striders, aphids, and green lacewings reveal how insects lived in this ancient landscape millions of years ago.

Location: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

Inception: January 1, 1967

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

GPS coordinates: 54.82600,-127.02200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03