Parks

Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park

Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park boasts two of the most productive fishing lakes in the region for trophy rainbow trout – Whiteswan Lake and Alces Lake (also known as Moose Lake by the locals). Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park has five campgrounds, with boat launches, hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Lussier Hot Springs (natural hot springs) can be found along the river at the 17km/10mi marker. Access Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park Lake off Highway 93/95 east on the Whiteswan Lake Forestry Road.

Wasa Lake Provincial Park

Wasa Lake Provincial Park is located 35km/22mi northeast of Kimberley and is known for being one of the warmest lakes in the Kootenay Rockies region. Camping, recreational activities and wheelchair-accessible trails are available. 

St. Mary's Alpine Provincial Park

St. Mary's Alpine Provincial Park in the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy is a protected, remote and rugged wilderness area of remarkable beauty. This park will appeal to advanced backcountry hikers, and has no supplies or equipment; bring water as there is no drinking water within the park.

Kimberley Nature Park

Kimberley Nature Park has myriad trails for biking, hiking and other use. Park entrances can be accessed at the Kimberley Nordic Ski Area, Swan Avenue, Higgins Street and Jimmy Russell Road. The trails were created from decommissioned logging and mining exploration roads and rise from an elevation of 975m/3,200ft to 1,600m/5,249ft. Trail difficulty varies and a very basic trail guide can be purchased at the Kimberley Visitor Centre.

Marysville Falls

Marysville Falls is a ten-minute drive south of the Platzl. The entrance to the falls is on Highway 93A at Marysville (south Kimberley). A short, ten-minute walk borders Mark Creek and leads to a viewpoint of the spectacular 30m/100ft waterfall. From the Platzl, take the Mark Creek Trail to Marysville Falls (via the Lions/Rotary Trail). This is an easy and enjoyable walk along a well-marked scenic route.

Eco Park

Eco Park is located along the banks of Mark Creek at the entrance to the Marysville Falls. This park was created as a watershed restoration project to return westslope cutthroat trout to Mark Creek. Interpretive signs and large, metal cutthroat trout sculptures are on display.  

Parks Practical Information

• For more information on parks and recreational areas around Kimberley, contact the Visitor Centre or visit BC Parks.
• Appropriate clothing is required at all times due to sudden weather changes. Beware of wildlife as black bear, elk, mule deer, sheep and moose live in the area.

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