| Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
| Indian Arm Provincial Park | |
 A southward view of Indian Arm, taken along the Dilly Dally Loop trail. | |
  Location in British Columbia Show map of British Columbia | |
 Interactive map of Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park | |
| Location | Metro Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada |
| Nearest city | North Vancouver |
| Coordinates | 49°26′0″N122°52′0″W / 49.43333°N 122.86667°W /49.43333; -122.86667 |
| Area | 6,689 ha (25.83 sq mi) |
| Established | July 13, 1995; 30 years ago (July 13, 1995) |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | bcparks |
Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park, also known asIndian Arm Provincial Park, is aprovincial park located in theLower Mainland ofBritish Columbia,Canada.[2] The park was established on July 13, 1995 byBC Parks to protect the forested mountain terrain ofIndian Arm.[3]
In 1998, a cooperative park management agreement was signed between BC Parks and theTsleil-Waututh First Nation.[3]
In February 2010, the park name was changed fromIndian Arm Provincial Park toSay Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park as part of a second cooperative park management agreement betweenBC Parks and the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation.[4]Say Nuth Khaw Yum means "Serpent’s Land" inHalkomelem, the traditional language of theTsleil-Waututh First Nation.[3]
Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park covers 6,689 hectares (16,530 acres) of mountainous terrain surroundingIndian Arm, an 18 kilometre longfjord that extends north fromBurrard Inlet. These lands are part of the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh people who have inhabited the area since time immemorial.[3]
The southeastern corner of the park surrounds most ofBuntzen Lake, a small reservoir managed byBC Hydro.
This park also contains a number of significant archaeological sites.[3]
The park's close proximity to theGreater Vancouvermetropolitan area makes it a popular destination for recreation. Popular activities include hiking, camping, kayaking, and scuba diving.[3]
The southeastern corner of the park features a well-developed trail system, most of which are rated as moderately difficult.[5]
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