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James Chabot

About the Park

A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court.

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Invermere, CA
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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/james-chabot-park/

 

Facilities

Day-use area, sandy beach, grassy play area, toilets, playground.

Location

At the north end of Windermere Lake, 3 km off Highway 93/95 at the Invermere access road, 2 km from Invermere town center.

Size

14 ha.

Park Amenities


  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Playground

  • Beach

  • Cash only

  • No dogs allowed

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Waterskiing

  • Fishing
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