title: Kakwa Provincial Park and Protected Area
text: # Kakwa Provincial Park and Protected Area
  
  Kakwa Provincial Park and Protected Area is a 170,890 ha provincial park in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The park preserves the southernmost portion of the Hart Ranges and the northernmost portion of the Continental Ranges. The park also preserves significant marine fossil deposits located in the region.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Kakwa River originates in Kakwa Lake, at the core of the park. It is named for Kakwa, the Cree word for porcupine.
  
  The tallest mountains are Mount Sir Alexander (3270 m) and Mount Ida (3189 m).
  
  ## Recreation
  
  Fishing in Kakwa Lake is permitted. Snowmobiling is permitted on trails, meadows, and along mountain sides.
  
  Kakwa Provincial Park is also the Northern terminus of the Great Divide Trail, running from the US border at Waterton Lakes National Park to a trailhead on the Walker Creek Forest Service Road.
  
  