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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • As of January 1, 2003, BC Parks will not be providing camping or day-use services or facilities at this park.

Park Info:

Canim Beach Provincial Park is a 6 hectare park located near 100 Mile House. Its situation on the shores of Canim Lake offers views across the lake to the Quesnel Highlands sloping upwards to the massive Cariboo Mountains. Canim Lake is one of the larger lakes in the Cariboo, and is popular for fishing, paddling, swimming, picnicking and water skiing. The area features include Canim Falls at the east end of the lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, and picturesque views of the surrounding mountains.

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Park Size: 6 hectares

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

  • Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

The park is located approximately 43 km northeast of 100 Mile House via the paved Canim Lake Road off Highway 97. The closest community is Forest Grove where gas, groceries, and a restaurant are located. For a more detailed map, please refer to topographical map number: 1:50,000 92P/15

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

  • There are no digital maps or brochures for this park
  • Location Map

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Canim Beach Provincial Park was established in 1956 as a Class A park. This park is popular with local residents for swimming and fishing. The combination gravel-pebble beach is a reminder of the glacial activity of the past.
  • Culture - This park lies in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) First Nation. While no heritage sites are known within the park, please remember it is illegal to damage such sites or remove artifacts
  • Conservation - Beautiful forest typical of the Cariboo Basin, feauring mature Douglas-fir trees surround Canim Lake. The lake, popular for fishing, supports healthy populations of trout species.
  • Wildlife - Wildlife inhabiting this ecosystem, and possible to encounter around Canim Beach Park, include mule deer, coyote, beaver, otter, black bear, waterfowl, hawks and song birds.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:
  • The park supports multiple lake activities. Please apply safe boating procedures at all times and be aware of swimmers, canoeists and kayakers.
  • The water level of the lake fluctuates seasonally and, as a result, the beach area is subject to flooding.

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

No camping at this park.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park. Alternative provincial campsites nearby include Green Lake, Lac La Hache and Big Bar Lake Parks, which feature full-size campsites.

 
wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
group camping - 15 or more campers

There are no group campsites available at this park.
picnic, day-use facilities, no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available at this park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

There are no shower facilities at this park. 

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.
firewood, campfires

Campfires are permitted.
There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
interpretive, educational programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

Consider hiking to the falls located at the east end of the lake. The trail starts from the logging road that parallels the south side of Canim Lake. There is a small gravel parking lot at the trailhead. For your own safety and preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. 
playgrounds

There is no playground at this park.

swimming

Canim Beach is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day. It has a nice pebble beach remnant of a glacial time. Swimmers need to be cautious of the steep drop off away from the shore line. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.

canoeing, kayaking

Canim Lake is very scenic and a great place for paddling. It is a fairly large lake, so it's best to stay close to shore in case the wind comes up, as big waves can appear quite suddenly. Always wear your personal floatation device. Private resorts in the area may offer boat, canoe, kayak and paddlewheel rentals.

power boats, boat launch

There is a public boat launch is located at the end of Harrinam Road.
fishing

Canim Lake and other lakes in the area are popular for fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

There are no opportunities for bicycling at this park.
horses, horseback riding

Horseback riding is not permitted at this park.
pets, domestic animals in parks Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.
scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.
waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.
hunting

No hunting in the park.
climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.
cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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