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Advisories
Safety information
- There are no developed trails at this park. Please obey posted signs.
- Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- Jet boat access through the park on Dala River is not possible due to log jams across the river below the power lines.
- Jet boat access through the park on Kildala River is possible at both low and high tide, but use caution for other boaters or obstacles in the river.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
- Park map (PDF)
- Area map (PDF)
- Location Map
Getting there
Dala-Kildala Rivers Estuaries Park is located at the east end of Kildala Arm, along the east side of Douglas Channel, approximately 15 km southeast of Kitamaat Village. Access is by boat only. Use Marine Chart #3743 (Douglas Channel) and NTS Map Sheets # 103 H/15 (Kitimat Arm) & 103 H/16 (Kildala Arm).
Visitor Information Centre:
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
PO Box 214
2109 Forest Avenue
Kitimat, BC, Canada V8C 2G7
http://www.tourismkitimat.ca/
e-mail: info@tourismkitimat.ca
ph: 250 632-6294 or 1-800-664-6554
Camping
Wilderness camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided in the park. However, there are two cabins just outside the park for public use.
They are trapper’s cabins built by the Haisla First Nation and are available for public use. Each cabin is 15 ft x 12 ft with double bunk beds. The cabins are available on a first come, first served basis. Be prepared to sleep outside if the cabins are full.
The first cabin is located at the north end of Atkins Bay and the UTM coordinates are: Zone 09U; 5966855 m North; 0528760 m East.
The second cabin is located by Falls River and the UTM coordinates are: Zone 09U; 5964455 m North; 0531351 m East.
Prior approval is needed for the use of the Haisla First Nation cabins. Please contact the Haisla Nation at 250-639-9361 (ext. 207 or 213).
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Things to do
Kayakers and canoeists may enjoy exploring the estuaries and rivers in this park.
There are opportunities for salmon or steelhead fishing in Dala and Kildala Rivers. Please consult the appropriate non-tidal fishing regulations for more information.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
The estuaries in this park can provide wildlife viewing opportunities for waterfowl, grizzly bears, black-tailed deer and sometimes wolves. Also at times, humpback and killer whales can be seen in the marine waters of Kildala Arm.
Hunting is permitted in the park during lawful hunting season. Check hunting regulations and hunting synopsis.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Facilities
Please Conserve Firewood. There is no firewood available.
While campfires are allowed in this backcountry area, we encourage visitors to use campstoves for cooking purposes.
To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather wood for fires from the area unless required for emergency situations. Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
About this park
Dala-Kildala Rivers Estuaries Park was designated as a park on May 20, 2004, following recommendations from the Kalum Land and Resource Management Plan.
Dala-Kildala Rivers Estuaries Park protects a Nationally significant over-wintering and migration staging site for migratory bird species. The park includes the habitat of such bird species as trumpeter swan, great blue heron, western grebe, red-breasted merganser and Canada goose. The park also protects important Grizzly Bear habitat and the Dala and Kildala Rivers support significant runs of pink and chum salmon, with minor runs of coho and chinook Salmon.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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