It preserves a portion of the province's coast containing glacial fjords; at the time of its inception it was the only protected area in the system protecting this particular environmental zone.

[3] It is located approximately 100 kilometers north of the town of Bella Coola.

[4] The park encompasses two major inlets — Mussel and Kynoch.

[4] As there is no road access to the park, it is mainly enjoyed by sailors and kayakers.

Although there are no modern settlements in the area, the Heiltsuk people have maintained villages along the shores in the past.