Lakelse Lake Provincial Park

Lakelse Lake Provincial Park is a protected area near Terrace with three main sections: Furlong Bay for camping, Lakelse Picnic Site for day visits, and Gruchy's Beach for swimming. Each area offers direct lake access and sandy shores.

A sockeye salmon hatchery operated from 1919 to 1936 at Hatchery Creek and shaped local economic activity. This facility left a lasting mark on the region's development.

The name comes from the Coast Tsimshian language and refers to freshwater mussels that were historically important in this region. Today, visitors walking through the area can sense this connection to the indigenous people who lived here.

The park has campsites, hiking trails, boat launches, and swimming areas, with kayak and paddleboard rentals available during summer months. Plan ahead since the park is located in a somewhat remote area.

The park preserves old-growth cedar, hemlock, and Sitka spruce forests shaped by Pacific Ocean moisture. These forests provide habitat for Kermodei bears, a rare white-furred black bear found only in this region.

Location: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

GPS coordinates: 54.38330,-128.51700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47