Champion Lakes Provincial Park, Provincial park in West Kootenay region, Canada

Champion Lakes Provincial Park features several connected lakes ringed by thick forest cover. Multiple day-use areas with beach access dot the shorelines for visitor use.

The park was established in 1955 as a protected area in the British Columbia interior. Its boundaries shifted over the decades, reflecting changing conservation priorities in the region.

The lakes here draw locals and visitors who come for swimming, fishing, and picnicking along the shores during summer. These water-based activities form the heart of how the park serves the surrounding community.

Reaching the park requires driving inland from Highway 3B on a secondary road, which means you need a personal vehicle. Plan visits for quieter periods if possible, as summer weekends draw crowds to the swimming areas.

The winter Nordic ski trails are groomed and tracked by volunteers from the Beaver Valley Cross-Country Ski Club. The park lies at 1,064 metres above sea level, and the nearest larger settlement is Fruitvale, about 8.8 km to the southeast.