Nickel Plate Provincial Park, Provincial park in Okanagan-Similkameen, Canada
Nickel Plate Provincial Park lies in the Similkameen District at the northeast corner of Nickel Plate Lake, about 29 km northeast of Hedley near Apex Ski Resort. The lake has sandy beaches and a rough gravel boat launch at the north end of its dam. The Nickel Plate Nordic Centre holds 39 km of groomed, track-set trails.
The sources record only that the park was formerly known as Clearwater Park; they give no founding date. It lies in the Similkameen District at the northeast corner of Nickel Plate Lake, about 29 km northeast of Hedley near Apex Ski Resort. The Nickel Plate Nordic Centre now maintains 39 km of groomed, track-set trails in the park.
The Nordic Centre within the park maintains 39 kilometers of trails, reflecting the region's commitment to winter sports and outdoor recreation.
The park is accessible by road and has a boat launch facility at the north end of the water. Plan your visit during warmer months when trails and water activities are most accessible.
Nickel Plate Provincial Park was formerly called Clearwater Park. Its Nordic Centre grooms and track-sets 39 km of trails, and campers on the lake's sandy beaches are expected to practise "no trace" camping.
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