With Haynes Point Provincial Park now an archaeological site, the Province and Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) have agreed that Haynes Point and Okanagan Falls provincial parks will be managed by the OIB.

Haynes Point Provincial Park reopened to pedestrians after the completion of the archaeological assessment on Nov. 2, 2014.

The parties are working to have both parks open for the camping season April 1, 2015. Park visitors can expect the same recreational opportunities as before.

The Province and the OIB have also agreed to officially rename the two parks and McIntyre Bluff, another important OIB archaeological and cultural heritage site, to their traditional nsyilxcen (Okanagan) place names.

These agreements reflect a commitment between the Province and OIB to renew and strengthen their government-to-government relationship.

For more information on other provincial parks in the Okanagan visit: www.BCParks.ca

Media Contacts:

Media Relations
Ministry of Environment
250 953-3834

Chief Clarence Louie
Osoyoos Indian Band
250 498-3444