Kilby Provincial Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Kilby Hotel and General Store
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 Kilby Provincial Park
Location in British Columbia
Kilby Provincial Park
Location in Fraser Valley Regional District
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| Location | Harrison Mills, British Columbia, Canada |
| Established | 28 August 1973 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Kilby Provincial Park is a special place in British Columbia, Canada. It's located in a town called Harrison Mills, right by the Harrison River. From the park, you can see Harrison Bay in the beautiful Upper Fraser Valley.
This park is about 3 hectares (that's like 7.4 acres) and has 30 spots for camping. There's also a place to launch your boat. In the summer, you can enjoy a sandy beach. When fall and winter arrive, it's a fantastic spot to watch bald eagles and trumpeter swans that fly all the way from Alaska!
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Discover Kilby Historic Site
The Kilby Historic Site is like a time machine! It's a "living history" museum that shows what life was like in the Fraser Valley a long time ago. This special farm is also about 3 hectares (7.4 acres).
Step Back in Time at the General Store
The main building at the site is the 1906 General Store Museum. It used to be a hotel called Manchester House Hotel & Post Office. This building was built on tall pilings because the area could flood. A ramp connected it to the nearby railway station.
Thomas and Eliza Kilby turned the hotel into a general store in 1906. Their son, Acton, took over in 1922. He and his wife, Jessie, ran the store until 1977.
Old-Fashioned Gas Pumps
In 1926, cars started to become popular. The Kilbys added special gas pumps that used gravity to fill up cars. These pumps served travelers for many years, until 1977.
Explore the Farm and Buildings
Because the area could flood, the General Store and other buildings were built higher up. They were connected by wooden boardwalks. Today, you can see many old products in the store. You can also meet friendly farm animals and explore the interesting tools and items from the farm's past. There's even an orchard playground for kids!
More About Kilby Park
Kilby Provincial Park was officially created on August 28, 1973. It's managed by BC Parks, which looks after many parks in British Columbia. The park is a great place to learn about nature and history at the same time.
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Kilby Hotel and General Store
Find Out More
- BC Parks
- Fraser Valley Guide
See also
In Spanish: Parque provincial Kilby para niños
