Premier Lake

About the Park

Premier Lake is one of the key recreational fishing lakes in the East Kootenay. The emerald green lakes of Premier and four smaller lakes, Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye and Quartz offer a unique and varied fishing experience in a secluded and pleasant park atmosphere.

Skookumchuck, CA

9:05 am, May 25, 2026

16°C | °F

L: 18° | H: 26°

Feels like 15°C | °F° clear sky

Humidity: 59 %

Pressure: 1008 hPa

Wind: 15 Km/h S

Wind Gust: 26 Km/h

UV Index: 1.55

Precipitation: 0 mm

Rain Chance: 0%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 5:44 am

Sunset: 9:34 pm

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Today 1:00 pmMay 25, 2026

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Saturday 9:00 amMay 30, 2026

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Contact

EK Parks Ltd.
Phone: 250-422-3003
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ekparks.ca

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/premier-lake-park/

Rates

Frontcountry camping – $25/party/night

Facilities

57 campsites, large lakeside day-use area, boat launch.

Location

Access is from Highway 93/95, 72 km north of Cranbrook; the well-marked turnoff leads east to a 15 km paved and gravel road to the park.

Size

662 ha.

Park Amenities

Vehicle accessible camping facilities
Group campsites
Picnic sites
Wheelchair accessible
Pit Toilets
Campfires allowed
Playground
Beach
Boat Launch
Pets must be on leash
Cash only

Park Activities

Swimming
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Bicycling
Winter Recreation

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