Bishop Bay Hot Springs Visitor Use
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Overview
Who: BC Parks, The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
What: Feedback from the public on visiting Bishop Bay Hot Springs
Where: Near Kitimat, B.C.
Why: To better understand visitor usage and experience
How: Online
Engagement summary
Bishop Bay-Monkey Beach Conservancy protects one of the most popular marine hot springs in the northwest. Located 30 kilometres east of Hartley Bay, and 70 kilometres south of Kitimat, locals, and boaters exploring the Inside Passage, commonly stop at Bishop Bay to enjoy the hot springs, safe anchorage, picnics, and camping.
In 2022, a management plan was approved for the Conservancy; during that process, there was interest in determining the appropriate carrying capacity for visitor use of the hot springs, to ensure quality experiences without impacting natural and cultural heritage values.
Visit the BC Parks webpage for more information.
How your contribution makes a difference
This survey will help us to get a better understanding of the amount and types of visitor use at the hot springs, as well as the visitors’ experience.
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