that development or use of natural resources occurs in a sustainable manner. The park is the first area in Canada created specifically to protect grizzly bears and their habitat. Though this prevented hundreds of grizzly deaths in British Columbia each year, dozens are still killed as a result of poaching, vehicle collisions, and government-sanctioned animal control. Activities All visitors entering the sanctuary by boat are required to check-in at the K'tzim-a-deen Ranger Station, located in the inlet. Due to the ecological importance of the park, activities are limited to guided tours of the river estuary and a limited amount of controlled wildlife viewing from the inlet; shore access is forbidden. Land use is strictly prohibited. References External links Blue Book of Boats: Cruising Destination - Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary Provincial parks of British Columbia North Coast of British Columbia Wildlife sanctuaries of Canada Grizzly bears 1994 establishments in British Columbia Protected areas established in 1994