SWAN LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK, B.C.

Part of the Peace Country is Swan Lake Provincial Park located 35 km southeast of Dawson Creek, British Columbia on Highway 2 or 20 km south of Pouce Coupe.

Swan Lake Provincial Park BC was built in 1918 and is the 3rd oldest park in British Columbia. The park is 67 ha (165 acres). The lake is very shallow with the maximum depth of only 3 meters.

Swan Lake Provincial Park offers camping and plenty of activities to keep all ages entertained for hours. There are large grassy fields and a baseball diamond is also located next to the campground. You can go hiking along the lakeside trail. The sandy beach and warm waters are perfect for swimming, waterskiing, fishing, and sunbathing. Excellent fishing for Northern Pike and Walleye.

Swan Lake Provincial Park is open year round and the outdoor rink that is used for roller blading and skate boarding in the summer is used for skating and hockey in the winter. (250) 786-5960.

A Fish Ladder was constructed through cooperation between the Ministry of Environment, BC Parks, and BC Conservation Foundation, with funding provided by the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund. The purpose of this ladder is to facilitate movement of fish between Tupper River and Swan Lake. The Fish Ladder is a very interesting site and the bridge can be crossed to get from the campground to the Lake.
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Moose and deer frequent the area including the Trumpeter Swan as well as a large number of other birds. It is always a treat when the young children spot wildlife in the park.

Hot summer days are enjoyed by all ages at Swan Lake Provincial Park in BC. There is no supervision of the swimming area.