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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a national park in Canada, established in 2001, covering 510 km² (197 sq mi). It is the #31 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 510 km²
- Established
- 2001
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- YAZ · 13 km
Nearest airports to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- 1 YAZ13 kmstraight line
- 2 YQQ99 kmstraight line
- 3 XQU101 kmstraight line
More about Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 510 km² (51,000 ha) — about 65% of the size of New York City, making it the #31 largest national park in Canada (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2001, 25 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.
Visiting Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
The closest airport is Tofino / Long Beach Airport (YAZ), about 13 km away — around 17 minutes by car; alternatively Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ, 99 km). Other national parks within reach include Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (36 km²), Bowen Island National Park Reserve, Olympic National Park (3,734 km²) and Mount Rainier National Park (954 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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