Camping Ethics Safety Wilderness campsites with a pit toilet are provided at Upper Joffre Lakes is a wilderness area. Be prepared for sudden- Joffre Lakes Joffre Lake. Camp only in designated area. changes in the weather. Carry sufficient food and water and be Campfires are not permitted in the park. Carry a portable informed before entering the backcountry. stove for cooking. Trails in the park are rough and very steep. Alpine areas are Water from lakes, streams and creeks should be boiled very fragile. Take care when hiking and stay on the marked PROVINCIAL PARK for at least two minutes. trails. Do not use soap or detergents in lakes or creeks to Only experienced and equipped mountaineers should prevent contamination. Wash 30 metres away from any attempt mountain climbing or venture out onto glaciers and water source. snow fields. Keep a clean campsite and pack out what you pack in. Leave a trip plan, including route to be taken, destination Cook and store food 100 metres from your campsite. and expected time of return, with a reliable contact. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in A pay telephone is located at Mount Currie, 22 kilometres west provincial parks, except in your campsite. on Duffey Lake Road. Cell phone range begins at Lillooet Lake. Pets should not be taken into this wilderness area. They must be kept on a leash and under control at all times.
Things to Do A steep trail leads from Lower Joffre Lake to Middle and Upper Joffre lakes. Views of the surrounding mountain peaks and icefields can be enjoyed along the length ofthe trail. Camping is permitted at Upper Joffre Lake, 5.5 kilometres from the parking lot. The icefalls of Matier Glacier, Mount Matier and Mount Joffre tower above the turquoise waters of the lake. Wildlife viewing and photography are rewarding activities in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. View or photograph from a distance. Use binoculars and telephoto lenses. Respect the needs of wildlife. A valid freshwater angling licence must be obtained before View from Lower Joffre Lake fishing in the lakes. Welcome. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park protects 1,460 hectares of mountain wilderness in the transition between the coast mountains Help Protect Our Environment and the dry interior of the province.This magnifi- cent area of jagged peaks, icefields,cold rushing Trees, shrubs and plants are part of the park’s natural heritage. Thin soils on bedrock and tiny alpine plants are very streams and turquoise blue lakes was estab- easily damaged by hiking boots. Stay on thetrails and leave lished as a recreation area in 1988 and became everything as you find it. For More Information a Class A park in 1996. Mule deer and coastal blacktailed deer, black bears and BC Parks mountain goats make their homes in and around the park. Steeply rising from Lower Joffre Lake, the Pikas and hoary marmots may also be seen. Be careful when http://www.bcparks.ca glacier-laden peaks are visible from an easily viewing wildlife. Keep a safe distance and do not feed any accessible viewpoint 500 metres from the animals. parking lot. Evidence of the park’s glacial history can be found in the U-shaped valleys, glacial silts Nearby Services and lateral moraines. Floral displays are spec- tacular for brief periods in the summer months Mount Currie and Pemberton offer a range of services and and opportunities for photography abound. shopping opportunities. Ministry of Environment
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