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BANKS NII ŁUUTIKSM CONSERVANCY Latitude and Longitude:

53°33′25″N 130°26′44″W / 53.557°N 130.4455°W / 53.557; -130.4455
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Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy
Map showing the location of Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy
Map showing the location of Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy
Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Kitkatla, British Columbia
Coordinates 53°33′25″N 130°26′44″W / 53.557°N 130.4455°W / 53.557; -130.4455
Area19,121 ha (73.83 sq mi)
Designation Conservancy
Established2006
Governing body BC Parks
Website [2]

The Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy is located at the northern end of Banks Island along the coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Background

The conservancy was designated in 2006 and is located to the south of the village of Kitkatla. [2]

The conservancy protects many marine and terrestrial species and contains a number of archaeological sites. [2] The area has a long history of use and importance to First Nations and is located in the territory of the Gitxaala. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD)". Government of Canada. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Banks Nii Łuutiksm Conservancy". bcparks.ca. B.C. Parks. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Banks Nii Luutiksm Conservancy". coastfunds.ca. Coast Funds. Retrieved 21 June 2023.