Located between Merritt and Kamloops, Logan Lake (population: 2,300) has matured from an exclusively mining-based town to a multi-activity outdoor adventure locale.
The town is located on a high plateau among rolling hills, grasslands, and lakes. Ideal terrain for ATV riding, boating, fishing, and golfing in summer, and cross-country skiing in winter.
Logan Lake was first established in the early 1970s as a housing site for workers at the Highland Valley Copper Mine, a 15km/9mi drive west of the town. Today, Logan Lake exudes small-town character and charm. Locals are extremely friendly and always willing to share top secret fishing hotspots and other tips.
Outdoor Activities
Cast a line in Tunkwa Lake, Leighton Lake, or Face Lake; stick close to home for a round of golf at Meadow Creek Golf Club, or venture out Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club, or Merritt Golf and Sporting Club; spend a day ATV riding Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park; cross-country the Logan Lake Ski Trail System; or ice-skate on Logan Lake.
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Nearby Communities
Logan Lake is close to several other communities in the Thompson Okanagan region, which offer even more access to outdoor adventure. Check out various galleries and artist studios in Kamloops (60km/37mi from Logan Lake). Attend the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, a weekend of country music in Merritt (47km/29mi). Hunt for fossils at McAbee Fossil Beds near Cache Creek (69km/43mi). Sun Peaks Resort (120km/74mi) is a hub of things to do.
Where to Begin
Stop by the Logan Lake Visitor Centre, unusually located inside a giant mining shovel, for more information about things to do, dining options, and accommodations in the area. The shovel is parked next to a large hauling truck, donated to the community by Highland Valley Copper.
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