| Fiordland Conservancy | |
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 Kynoch Inlet, Fiordland Conservancy | |
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| Location | Kitimat-Stikine,British Columbia,Canada |
| Nearest city | Bella Bella |
| Coordinates | 52°51′00″N128°00′00″W / 52.85000°N 128.00000°W /52.85000; -128.00000 (Fiordland Recreation Area) |
| Area | 76,825 ha (296.62 sq mi) |
| Designation | Conservancy |
| Established | 1987 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
TheFiordland Conservancy, also known as theFiordland Recreation Area formerly, and since also as theFiordland Conservation Area,[2] is aconservancy inBritish Columbia,Canada. It preserves a portion of the province's coast containing glacialfjords; at the time of its inception it was the only protected area in the system protecting this particular environmental zone. Established in 1987, the park covers 76,825 hectares of theKitimat Ranges, part of theCoast Mountains, and 7,592 hectares of foreshore.[3] It is located approximately 100 kilometers north of the town ofBella Coola.[4] The park encompasses two major inlets —Mussel andKynoch.[4] As there is no road access to the park, it is mainly enjoyed by sailors and kayakers. Although there are no modern settlements in the area, theHeiltsuk people have maintained villages along the shores in the past.[4] The nearest settlements areKlemtu andBella Bella.
