Joffre Lakes Provincial Park – Pemberton
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park Hike near Pemberton
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is one of the most visited parks in BC. The 3 part lake system offers spectacular views of blue water and mountains. This popular location situated just outside of Pemberton is great for all difficulty levels of hiking as there are 3 lakes located at different distances from the trailhead. The first lake being nearby the highway and the next 2 being progressively more challenging to reach. The total round-trip hike of 10 km will lead you through the park’s magnificent nature as well as all 3 lakes and viewpoints along the way.
Distance (Round-Trip): 10 km
Difficulty: Intermediate
Season: June to September
Elevation Gain: 370 m
Scenery: ★★★★★
Camping: YesFrom Vancouver: 2 hrs 45 m
Public Transit: No
Dog Friendly: No
Joffre Lakes gained an immense amount of popularity over the years due to its beauty and presence on social media. The park fills up very quickly on weekends and parking can be very difficult to find. Being one of the biggest tourist attraction in the area, there are line ups of tour buses bringing crowds of visitors to the lakes. Although, despite these large crowds, not everyone ventures beyond the first lake. Therefor, it is possible to find peaceful areas in the park where the view is not obstructed by iPads.
DOG FRIENDLY AT JOFFRE LAKES: NO
To preserve the natural habitats and keep the integrity of the lakes, dogs are not allowed within Joffre Lakes Provincial Park.
FISHING ALLOWED AT JOFFRE LAKES: YES
Fishing is allowed in the Joffre Lakes. All fresh water fishing regulations apply.
PARKING AT JOFFRE LAKES: YES
There is parking available at the trailhead, although it can fill up very fast at times.
