Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia protects a compact alpine landscape built around three glacier-fed lakes whose turquoise water is coloured by suspended rock flour. Established as a recreation area in 1988 and upgraded to a Class A provincial park in 1996, it became one of the province’s best-known hiking destinations, drawing hikers, campers, climbers, and winter backcountry visitors. The main trail leads from Highway 99 past a moraine and waterfall to Upper Joffre Lake, where camping is concentrated. Heavy visitation has caused environmental strain and parking problems, prompting trail upgrades, parking controls, a 2020 closure, and a limited-entry day-pass program after reopening in 2021.

British Columbia · Canada