Wolf River (British Columbia)
| Wolf River | |
| River | |
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Strathcona Regional District |
| Part of | Pacific Ocean drainage basin |
| Source | Schjelderup Lake |
| - elevation | 1,263 m (4,144 ft) |
| - coordinates | 49°38′08″N 125°43′22″W / 49.63556°N 125.72278°W |
| Mouth | Buttle Lake |
| - elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| - coordinates | 49°46′21″N 125°37′37″W / 49.77250°N 125.62694°WCoordinates: 49°46′21″N 125°37′37″W / 49.77250°N 125.62694°W |
| Length | 21 km (13 mi) |
  Location of the mouth of the Wolf River in British Columbia
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For other places with the same name, see Wolf River (disambiguation).
The Wolf River is a river on Vancouver Island in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is in the Pacific Ocean drainage basin, and lies entirely within Strathcona Provincial Park.[2]
Course
The river begins at Schjelderup Lake and heads north, then turns northeast below Mount Con Reid to reach its mouth on the west side of Buttle Lake, the source of the Campbell River.
Recreation
There are two campgrounds on either side of the river mouth at Buttle Lake: Titus Marine Campground on the north side and Wolf River Marine Campground on the south side.[2]
References
- ↑ "Wolf River". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2013-10-29.
- 1 2 "Strathcona Provincial Park" (PDF). BC Parks. Retrieved 2013-10-29.
See also
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