| Tsintsunko Lakes Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
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| Location | British Columbia,Canada |
| Nearest city | Kamloops |
| Coordinates | 51°03′32″N120°28′55″W / 51.05889°N 120.48194°W /51.05889; -120.48194 |
| Area | 3.53 km2 (1.36 sq mi) |
| Established | April 30, 1996 (1996-04-30) |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Tsintsunko Lakes Provincial Park is a 333-hectareprovincial park inBritish Columbia,Canada, located south of theDeadman River betweenKamloops (SE) andBonaparte Lake (NW). It is located on theBonaparte Plateau. It was established April 30, 1996.[1]
There is marked hiking in the park though it is a remote area and challenging to navigate.[2] There are historic cabins in the park which are not maintained.[3][4] The Tsintsunko trail was historically used by First Nations, cattlemen, guide outfitters and herders.[5]
The park encompasses a portion of Tsintsunko Lake and Jolly Lake.[6] These lakes contain wild stocks of rainbow trout.[7] The park is a calving and summer habitat for moose.[8]
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