Nimpkish Lake, Lake in Northern Vancouver Island, Canada
Nimpkish Lake spans 37 square kilometers within steep valley walls, reaching depths of 320 meters, making it Vancouver Island's deepest freshwater body.
The provincial park surrounding the lake was established in 1995, encompassing 3,949 hectares of protected natural territory on northern Vancouver Island.
The Namgis First Nation maintains traditional ties to the lake, with their ancestral name Gwa'ni reflecting their long-standing connection to these waters.
Access to the lake is primarily through a boat launch near the Nimpkish store, while radio-controlled logging roads provide limited shore access.
The lake functions as a critical salmon spawning site and supports populations of rainbow trout, kokanee, and Dolly Varden throughout its waters.
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 50.40030,-126.97600
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:02
British Columbia features natural hot springs, caves and hiking trails. The region contains waterfalls, old-growth forests and tide pools. Visitors find volcanic landscapes, fjords, beaches and marine areas. The territory includes First Nations cultural sites, fossil beds and Chinese gardens.
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