Norbury Lake Provincial Park
| Norbury Lake Provincial Park | |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Cranbrook |
| Coordinates | 49°32′29″N 115°29′08″W / 49.54139°N 115.48556°W |
| Area | 0.97 km2 (0.37 sq mi) |
| Established | July 15, 1958 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Norbury Lake Provincial Park (also known as Norbury Lake Park) is a 97-hectare (240-acre) provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.
Geography
Norbury Lake Park covers an area of 97 hectares (240 acres)
The park includes two lakes: Peckham's Lake in the centre of the park, and Norbury Lake, whose northernmost section falls within the park boundary.
Flora and fauna
Trees in the park include
Fauna in the park includes elk, bighorn sheep, deer and various squirrel species, including the Columbian ground squirrel. Peckham's Lake is known for its stock of rainbow trout.[1]
Facilities
There is a campsite in the southern part of the park, which is open throughout the year,[1][2] with 46 camping spots.[5]
Norbury Lake Park is used for many recreational activities, including cycling, fishing, hiking and swimming. There is a
References
- ^ Province of British Columbia. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ a b c "Norbury Lake map". BCParks. Province of British Columbia. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-57061-133-9.
- ISBN 978-0-7748-0637-4.
- ISBN 978-0-7627-3561-7.