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Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve was established in 1989 to preserve representative old-growth montane forests and a small self-contained subalpine drainage, including Tsitika Lake, in its natural state. Ecological reserves are selected areas in British Columbia to protect specific natural ecosystems, species of plants and animals, features, and phenomena. Conservation of physical and biological diversity and genetic materials while allowing for research and educational activities are the primary purposes of ecological reserves.


Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve Location

With about 324 hectares (800 acres) area, Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve has located 12.1 km (7.54 mi) north of Woss on northeastern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve features a lake surrounded by sloping forest-covered walls. Igneous rocks in this area are in contrast with the volcanic of nearby ecological reserves, Mount Derby and Tsitika Mountain. Claud Elliott Lake Provincial Park, which is 3.53 km (2.19 mi) far from the Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve, features charming beauties and is ranked among the ten most important fish streams on Vancouver Island.


How to Get to Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve by Car

From Nanaimo:
Getting to Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve from Nanaimo is via BC-19 N. It is 276 km (171.5 miles) and takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Take Third St to BC-19 N for 3.3 km (2 miles). Turn right onto BC-19 N (signs for Campbell R) and drive 255 km (158.4 miles). Go on to Tsitika Rd W and continue for 17.2 km (10.6 miles) to reach Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve.

From Victoria:
The fastest route from Victoria to Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve is Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N. It is 386 km (240 miles) and takes about 4 hours and 25 minutes.
Take Government St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N for 1.2 km (0.7 miles). Continue on BC-19 N to Tsitika Rd in Mount Waddington D and drive 368 km (228.6 miles). Go on to Tsitika Rd W, and after 17.2 km (10.6 miles), you will reach Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve.


The Hike to Get to Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

There is no designated hiking trail to get to Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve.


Things to do around the Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve Area

Activities like camping, freshwater fishing, hunting, livestock grazing, removal of materials, plants or animals are forbidden by regulation in ecological reserves. Nature observation, hiking, and photography are permitted in Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve.

The Best Ecological Reserves Near Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve Activities

Fishing

You can go fishing in Claud Elliott Lake Provincial Park, which is 3.32 km (2.06 mi) far from Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve.

Kayaking & Canoeing

Canoeing and kayaking can be done in Claud Elliott Lake Provincial Park, which is 3.32 km (2.06 mi) far from Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve.

Hunting

Hunting is possible in Claud Elliott Lake Provincial Park, which is 3.32 km (2.06 mi) far from Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve.

What you Can Expect to Do Near Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Mount Cain Snowmobiling

Mount Cain Snowmobiling

Mount Cain Snowboarding

Mount Cain Snowboarding

Mount Cain Snowshoeing

Mount Cain Snowshoeing

Mount Cain Skiing

Mount Cain Skiing

Nimpkish Lake Windsurfing

Nimpkish Lake Windsurfing

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve Outline

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1. The numbers are estimated on average for Claud Elliott Provincial Park.


What you Can Expect to See Near Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Woss

Woss

Sutton Range

Sutton Range

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Mount Elliot Ecological Reserve

Artlish Caves

Artlish Caves

Coral Cave

Coral Cave

Little Huson Caves

Little Huson Caves

Thanksgiving Cave

Thanksgiving Cave

Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park

Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park

Karmutzen Range

Karmutzen Range

Hankin Range

Hankin Range

Little Huson Cave Regional Park

Little Huson Cave Regional Park

Haihte Range

Haihte Range

Franklin Range

Franklin Range

Bonanza Range

Bonanza Range

Nimpkish Lake

Nimpkish Lake

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