Cummins Lakes Provincial Park
About This Park
Remote Cummins Lake Provincial Park is located approximately 60 km north of Golden on the east side of Kinbasket Lake at the head of the Cummins River. Set just below and west of the vast Clemenceau Icefields in Jasper National Park this park features spectacular glacier fed waterfalls and lakes.
The Park encompasses an array of untouched terrain including spectacular mountains, valley floor meadows and marshes and sub-alpine spruce forests that are habitat for grizzly bear, caribou and mountain goat. The area has nationally significant scenic and recreation values for wilderness mountaineering and ski-touring.
Park Size: 21,728.5 hectares
Location and Maps
The park is located at the head of the Cummins River, which drains southwest into the Kinbasket Reservoir. An Alpine Club of Canada climbing hut is located on the northeast boundary of the park and can be accessed via helicopter with a permit from BC Parks. There is very limited access by ski touring across Clemenceau Icefield from Jasper National Park. The closest community, town or city is Golden.
Nature and Culture
- Conservation - Cummins Lakes Park contains a connected series of three spectacular waterfalls and two glacial lakes set against the backdrop of the Clemenceau Ice fields. It also protects representative forests, meadows, marshes as well as habitat for grizzly bear, caribou and mountain goat.
