Strathcona Provincial Park
| Strathcona Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
Buttle Lake, located in the centre of the park | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Gold River, Campbell River |
| Coordinates | 49°38′59″N 125°45′00″W / 49.64972°N 125.75000°W |
| Area | 2,458.07 km2 (949.07 sq mi) |
| Established | March 1, 1911 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | bcparks |
Strathcona Provincial Park is the oldest provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, and the largest on Vancouver Island. Founded in 1911, the park was named for Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, a wealthy philanthropist and railway pioneer.: 256 It lies within the Strathcona Regional District. The Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, established in 2000, includes three watersheds in the western area of the park.