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Kootenay

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.

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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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Wasa Lake

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