Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park
Park British Columbia park commemorating Canadian mountaineer Terry Fox
Named for Terry Fox, this B.C. park protects subalpine and alpine terrain in the Rockies. Visitors come for hiking, backcountry camping and mountain views.
How to Get to Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park #
Access is via forestry and logging roads off the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) near McBride; high-clearance vehicles are recommended and some approaches require local knowledge-contact BC Parks for the latest access advisories.
Tips for Visiting Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park #
- Services are minimal-plan for a remote, backcountry experience and carry extra supplies.
- Check seasonal road access; winter and spring can make approaches difficult.
- Respect local wildlife-this park commemorates Terry Fox and is intended for quiet reflection as well as recreation.
Best Time to Visit Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park #
Best visited May-September for easiest access; the park is remote and most appealing during the summer months.
Weather & Climate near Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park #
Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -15°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1075 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm).
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
