Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management - Resource Management Division

Name of Area

Ref #

Ha

Status FOI, ERP, Pri

Feature Category & Significance Rating
4=National Significance
3=Provincial Significance
2=Regional Significance
1=Local Significance

Evaluation Criteria & Rating

Threat

(VH - VL)

Priority

Comments

Natural

Recreation

Cultural Heritage

Rarity

Quality

Viability

Vulnerability

Public Use & Appreciation

Rare Element

Biologically Exceptional

Physically Exceptional

Fossil

Remnant

Aggregate Value

Rare, Scarce or Unique

Variety of Features

Feature in Demand

Use & Appreciation

Aggregate Value

Cultural Landscape

Structure

Traditional Use Site

Archaeological Site

Aggregate Value

VH=Only site in BC
H=One of a few in BC
M=One of a few in the K-B Region
L=common throughout the region

VH=The best in BC
H=One of the best in BC
M=One of the best in the K-B Region
L=One of many here

VH=Likely to last forever
H=Likely to last a very long time
M=May last for a long time
L=Not likely to last.

VH=Very easily damaged by human use
H=Easily damaged by human use
M=Moderately sensitive to damage
L=Not easily damaged

H=Use or Appreciation level is high. M=Use or Appreciation level is moderate. L=Use or Appreciation level is low.

How immediate is the threat that increases the urgency for protection action?

H=Priority 1

M=Priority 2

L=Priority 3

CANDIDATES:

Blue Ridge

1

341

FOI

1

X

3

H

M

VH

L

M

H

Only argillite quarry in the Kootenay region. Site needs to be specifically located and size will be about 200 hectares.

Provincially significant cultural heritage feature.

Boothman's Oxbow

2

209

FOI

X

2

X

2

1

L

M

H

L

H

Remnant of riparian habitat lost to agricultural development. Cottonwood old growth.

Regionally significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature. Provincially significant cultural heritage feature.

Boundary Falls

3

49

FOI

X

2

X

2

X

2

L

H

M

L

PP & IDF; canyon; waterfalls; pre & post contact trade routes including Dewdney Trail; early mining history and site of old powerplant for Greenwood smelters.

Regionally significant natural landform, cultural and recreation feature.

Bremner Delta Old Growth

4

421

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

M

H

M

L

Significant stand of cedar and hemlock old growth in riparian habitat. Site includes a Forest Recreation site and the riparian habitat associated with Bremner and Wilson Creeks.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Brilliant Bridge

5

3

PRI

1

X

2

X

2

VH

M

VL

L

High value Doukhabour cultural feature on private land currently managed by the community.

Regionally significant recreation feature. Regionally significant cultural heritage feature.

Bulldog Tunnel Switchback

6

200

FOI

1

X

3

X

2

H

M

Ten switchbacks used to gain elevation over Bulldog Mtn while Columbia and Western RR tunnel was under construction. Site is adjacent to the Goal 2 candidate along the Castlegar-Christina Lake abandoned CPR rail corridor.

Provincially significant recreation feature. Regionally significant cultural feature.

Cascade Canyon

7

19

FOI

X

2

X

2

X

3

M

VH

L

M

Good example of an early power plant in BC. Deeply incised canyon adjacent to Kettle Valley Rail line. IDFdm1.

Regionally significant landform feature. Regionally significant recreation feature. Provincially significant cultural feature.

Cody Caves Expansion

8

26

FOI

X

3

X

3

1

H

VH

H

VH

L

H

Significant finding of underground cave connection to existing Cody Caves P.A. Within an active forest management site. New finds are being investigated by the caving community.

Provincially significant landform and recreation features.

Dewdney Trail

9

89

FOI

1

X

3

X

3

H

M

L

M

L

M

H

Designated heritage trail managed by BCFS. Select areas have been located and mapped for protection. Has ties with the Trans-Canada Trail millennium project.

Regionally significant recreation feature. Provincially significant cultural heritage feature.

CPR Grade / Christina Lake to Castlegar

10

172

PRI

1

X

4

X

3

H

L

H

Integral part of significant rail trail network that connects to Kettle Valley rail trail in Boundary district. Has ties with the Trans-Canada Trail millennium project.

Nationally significant recreation feature. Provincially significant cultural feature.

Downie Creek Slide

11

704

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

H

VH

M

L

VL

M

This slide feature is an example of major slope failure, although not as cataclysmic as the Hope & Frank slides. Tufa deposits found near slide are not considered to be significant.

Provincially significant landform feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Doukhabour Historical Park

12

13

RDCK

1

X

2

X

2

VH

H

L

H

VL

L

Buildings on Fairground managed by community group for public presentation. RDCK has suggested that the site could be managed like Fort Steele in the East Kootenay.

Regionally significant recreation and cultural heritage feature.

Duncan Lake (Howser)
Beach

13

14

FOI

X

2

X

2

1

L

M

L

H

L

Currently a Forest Service Recreation site on Duncan Lake. (Howser Beach) A popular swimming beach and camping area.

Regionally significant landform feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Elmo & Devil's Hole Lakes

14

990

PRI

X

2

X

2

X

1

M

H

M

L

M

Large tarns, intact ecosystem, scenic. Private property of Darkwoods Forest Products, although located in inoperable terrain. Connection with historic Bayonne Pack Trail.

Regionally significant landform feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Fox Tree Hill

15

84

FOI

X

2

X

2

1

M

H

M

Significant local support for this accessible site in a natural state. Remnant valley-bottom natural features within a heavily agriculturalized location.

Regionally significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Gilpin

16

931

FOI

X

3

X

2

X

1

H

M

H

L

H

PPdh1; riparian zone, red & blue listed species, pre & post contact trade route. This site is the largest Crown-owned G2 candidate to capture the special grasslands feature.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature. Locally signficant cultural feature.

Gilpin, S. of Kettle River

17

236

FOI

X

2

X

1

L

H

M

L

H

M

Enhancement to above proposal area that protects all of the low-elevation IDFdml habitat in the South Okanagan Highlands ecosection, although other G2 candidates also display this biological feature.

Regionally significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Gimli Ridge

18

635

FOI

X

3

X

3

1

M

H

L

H

L

M

Significant climbing site on south boundary of Valhalla Park. Managed as a Forest Recreation site with trail access and camping.

Regionally significant landform feature. Provincially significant recreation feature.

Goldstream River

19

173

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

M

H

L

M

Goldstream wetlands with old growth western red cedar; northern long eared bat habitat (blue listed species). Good canoeing and resource appreciation opportunities.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Grassy Mountain

20

695

FOI

X

2

X

2

1

M

L

M

L

Dry Interior cedar hemlock engelmann spruce fir. Recreation value for hiking, snowplay with good access from Hwy.

Three (3) regionally significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Halfway River Hotsprings

21

55

FOI

X

3

X

3

1

H

M

H

M

H

Natural hot springs; unusual vegetation (poison ivy); many hot spring seeps in the area.

Provincially significant hydrological feature. Provincially significant recreation feature.

Howser Spire

22

362

FOI

X

4

X

4

1

VH

H

VH

L

M

Significant climbing site on west boundary of Bugaboo Park. Prominent landscape feature with global association.

Provincially significant landform feature. Provincially significant recreation feature. Regionally significant cultural feature.

Hutchison- Sunshine Creeks

23

808

FOI

X

2

X

2

X

2

M

H

M

The original submission (as Goal 1 and Goal 2) has been reduced to capture significant features that are not protected locally. These features are associated with landform (beaches) and traditional use (First Nation).

Regionally significant landform feature.

Idaho Peak

24

174

FOI

X

2

X

3

X

1

M

H

VH

H

L

H

Vehicle-accessed sub-alpine displays of wildflower vegetation. Widely recognized Forest Recreation Site with trails and a spectacular lookout over the Valhalla Range and Slocan Lake.

Regionally significant biological feature. Provincially significant recreation feature. Locally significant cultural feature.

Ingram

25

504

FOI

X

3

1

X

2

H

M

H

M

Valuable grassland/ponderosa pine area with high natural value. Appropriate as a small-sized feature with appreciation opportunities from Hwy. 3. Could increase size of feature if combined with Midway proposal.

Provincially significant biological remnant feature.

Jock/Cory Creek

26

251

ERP

X

3

X

1

VH

H

VH

L

H

These drainages in the Creston Valley are 2 of only 4 BC habitats of the red-listed Couer d' Alene salamander.

Provincially significant biological feature.

Johnstone Creek Park Expansion

27

131

FOI

X

3

X

2

X

2

H

M

H

M

H

Grassland vegetation feature situated adjacent to a small roadside provincial campsite. Presents opportunity to protect the feature and provide public use and appreciation that exceeds potential at Ingram Crk.

Provincially significant biological remnant feature.

Jumbo Pass

28

567

FOI

X

3

X

3

X

2

M

H

VH

H

M

Outstanding scenic alpine pass offering recreational trail, hiking and appreciation opportunities. Will take on greater importance if the Jumbo ski area development is approved.

Provincially significant landform feature. Provincially significant recreation feature. Regionally significant cultural feature.

Kettle River Recreation Area

29

145

RA

X

3

X

3

X

3

H

M

H

M

VH

H

Candidate upgrades the classification of this park from Recreation Area to Class A and captures abandoned Kettle Valley railroad right-of-way with bridge over Kettle River.

Provincially significant biological feature. Provincially significant recreation feature. Provincially significant cultural feature.

Kid Creek Cedars

30

43

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

M

H

M

L

M

H

1000+ year old western red cedar trees in a road-accessible riparian habitat.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Kokanee Creek Eco Res.

31

218

ERP

X

3

X

2

1

H

M

H

M

L

M

H

Ponderosa pine stand not normally found in this biogeoclimatic zone. Presents good interpretation opportunities from Kokanee Crk. Park. Candidate has previously received approval from all agencies.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Kootenay Lake Shoreline System:

32

FOI/
PRI

X

3

X

3

X

2

H

M

H

L

H

L-H

H

Several lakeshore sites along the south, west and north arms of Kootenay Lake create a boat-access system that is unique in the Kootenays.

Provincially significant natural feature. Provincially significant recreation feature. Regionally significant cultural feature.

Atbara (Marquis) Property

32a

42

PRI

X

H

M

H

M

Private land located on south shore of Kootenay Lake /West Arm. Part of Kootenay Lake Shoreline Site System.

Fry Creek Delta

32b

126

PRI

X

H

M

L

M

Access & shoreline site to supplement Fry creek area of Purcell P.A.

Lasca Creek Delta

32c

4

PRI

X

H

M

H

M

L

M

H

Similar recreation values as Atbara site, with higher natural values since Kokanee spawning occurs within lower Lasca Creek.

Tye Creek

32d

42

FOI

X

M

H

L

M

L

M

Small shoreline site with private road or water access only. Currently site of a Forest Recreation development with camping and beach activities.

Pebble Beach

32e

11

FOI

X

M

H

L

M

L

M

Lakeside beach with BCFS campsites.

Harlequin Island

32f

1

FOI

X

H

M

H

Small undeveloped island in west arm of Kootenay Lake. Used by boaters and beach goers.

Irvine Creek

32g

59

FOI

X

M

H

L

Shoreline recreation site situated on the west side of the south arm near junction with west arm of Kootenay Lake. Used by boaters.

Wilson Creek

32h

5

FOI

X

M

H

L

Shoreline recreation site situated on the west side of the south arm near junction with west arm of Kootenay Lake. Used by boaters.

Troup Junction

32i

4

FOI

X

M

H

L

M

L

M

Small shoreline site with private road or water access only.

Kootenay Lake North End

33

205

FOI

X

3

X

1

M

H

M

H

L

M

Area is habitat for white sturgeon and is situated adjacent to a terrestrial wildlife management site. Columbia River candidate at Waneta may be a better feature for protection of white sturgeon habitat.

Provincially significant biological feature.

Lardeau River

34

872

FOI

X

2

X

2

X

1

VH

H

VH

L

M

Gerrard trout spawning area adjacent to Goat Range protected area. Most of the unprotected portion of river lies adjacent to private lands that limit public access /egress.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature. Locally significant cultural feature.

Midway Grasslands (includes Murray Gultch)

35

870

FOI

X

3

X

1

H

M

H

L

H

A low-impacted grassland site with high natural values including a dry gulch feature. Area of significant size for conservation of PPdh1; IDF feature. Needs to be carefully compared with Ingram (public viewing opportunities from Hwy 3) and Johnstone Creek

Provincially signficant biological feature.

Molly Creek Cedars

36

10

ERP

X

3

X

2

1

M

H

L

H

Remnant, large, old growth western red cedar not found in this vicinity. Unique to the region in its display of the edaphic climax ecosystem.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Renata Natural Arch

37

134

FOI

X

3

X

3

2

H

VH

L

H

Large natural bedrock arch near Renata on lower Arrow Lake. Accessible by boat & trail.

Provincially significant landform feature. Provincially significant recreation feature.

Rendell Creek

38

323

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

M

H

L

H

Pristine old growth stand (ICHmk1) with douglas fir, white pine, western red cedar, > 50 m. high, > 300 yrs old; considered one of the best old growth stands in Boundary Forest District.

Provincially significant biological feature for endemic species. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Sandon

39

103

PRI

1

X

2

X

2

H

M

L

M

VH

M

Historic 1880's mining town, also used as a World War II internment camp. Popular tourist site with decaying buildings and mining artifacts. Road head for Idaho Lookout. Significant private ownership for commercial tourism.

Regionally significant recreation feature. Regionally significant cultural heritage feature.

Sandon-Nakusp Railway

40

127

PRI

1

X

2

X

1

H

M

H

L

M

Abandoned rail right-of-way provides a winter & summer trail corridor.

Regionally significant recreation feature.

Slocan Valley Rail Line

41

90

PRI

1

X

2

X

1

H

M

H

L

M

Abandoned rail right-of-way provides a winter & summer trail corridor.

Regionally significant recreation feature.

Stagleap Park Expansion

42

870

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

H

M

VH

L

M

L

Recreation & mountain caribou habitat values. Interagency support for cooperative management.

Provincially significant biological feature for critical caribou population. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Summit Lake

43

225

FOI

X

2

X

2

X

2

M

H

M

H

L

M

Expanded area along lake would capture more foreshore and lakeshore area for recreation use. Good opportunity to combine with railway corridor (Nakusp-Rosebery) to form one recreational unit with lake, shore and corridor recreation value.

Regionally significant hydrological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature. Regionally signficiant cultural feature.

Tenise Creek

44

449

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

M

L

H

L

M

Old Growth forest remnant adjacent active logging area. Original candidate rejected as a Goal 1 area.

Regionally signficant biological remnant feature.

Traverse Creek/Granby River Corridor

45

112

FOI

X

3

X

2

X

2

H

M

H

M

Unique habitat of speckled dace (fish) found only in the Kettle River system although protected at other locations. Unique Western Screech-Owl habitat. Diverse vegetation, a scenic canyon & recreation trail. Most features would be captured in a ribbon ru

100 m. each side of the Granby River from Traverse Creek Recreation site to Granby Provincial Park.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature. Regionally significant cultural heritage feature.

Trout Lake /Northwest

46

FOI

X

2

X

2

X

1

M

H

M

L

M

High value day and over-night recreation site on outstanding valley-bottom lake surrounded by scenic mountains. Site contains old-growth riparian cottonwood and old mining relics including a barge loading platform.

Regionally significant biological feature. Regionally significant recreation feature.

Twin Bays Creek

47

248

ERP

X

3

X

2

1

H

M

H

L

M

Ponderosa pine in the ICH; Coeur d'Alene salamander habitat. This is an alternate candidate to Jock/Cory. Would have greater value if private shoreline properties could be acquired.

Waneta

49

123

FOI

X

3

X

2

1

H

M

L

M

H

Highest concentration of white sturgeon on the Columbia River. Good habitat viewing opportunities.

Provincially significant biological feature. Regionally signficant recreation feature.

Whatshan Lake

50

715

FOI/PRI

X

2

X

2

X

1

M

H

M

H

Warm water lake with sandy beaches and good highway access. This candidate would protect lake, shoreline and upland features associated with the need for more lake-based recreation opportunities along travel corridors.

Regionally significant landform/hydrological feature.

Wragge Beach

51

33

UREP

X

2

X

3

X

2

M

H

M

H

L

H

Only south facing beach on Slocan Lake, gentle, extensive, sandy beach, good camping, forest road access. The existing Forest Recreation site provides a staging area for Valhalla Park.

Regionally significant landform feature. Provincially significantrecreation feature. Regionally significant cultural feature. (does not include shoreline connection to Valhalla Park).