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Park Info:

Nestled between the towering peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, this day-use area provincial park is situated at the north end of 15 kilometres long Windermere Lake. A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court.

Park Size: 14 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Management Direction Statement

Location:

Location Map

Located 3 km off Highway 93/95 at the Invermere access road. The park is situated 2 km from Invermere town center.

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

Nature & Culture:

Cultural Heritage - The area now known as Althamer and the north end of Lake Windemere, were know to have sustained large numbers of First Nations encampments (pre-colonial Period). These settlements were frequented during salmon runs along the Columbia River. The runs are now extinct because of dams on the lower reaches of the river. The park is located within close proximity to the salmon beds along the Columbia River, known traditionally as “Kwataqnuk”, meaning “where the water leaves the lake”.
Conservation - The diversity of life and geography preserved in the nearby Columbia Wetlands offer spectacular canoeing, landscape viewing, wildlife and birding opportunities.
General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

Mountain and lake weather can change rapidly; be prepared. Visitors should be aware that high winds can come up quickly.
Swimming in non-buoyed areas is dangerous due to boat traffic. There are NO LIFEGUARDS at James Chabot Park.

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

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.

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Contact Information:

Kootenay Park Services Ltd.
E-mail address: ekparks@telus.net
Phone: 1-250-422-3003

	There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	There are no wilderness, backcountry or walk-in campsites.
	There are no group campsites.
	This park has a day-use/picnic area with 40 picnic tables, 360 metres of sandy beach backed by a grassy area and 171 parking stalls.
	Washrooms, one picnic table and two parking stalls are wheelchair accessible.There is also a concrete ramp that provides access to the lake.
	Two cold water taps are located in the park and available during the operating season.
	Flush toilets and a change room are located adjacent to the parking lot.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
	There is a children's adventure playground at this park.
	There are swimming opportunities at this park. There are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.
	There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Windermere Lake is a popular motor boating area; use caution.
	This park does not have a boat launch. Private and public boat launches are located in nearby Athalmere.
	Fish species resident in Lake Windermere include trout (bull, rainbow, cutthroat), kokanee and whitefish. Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
	No horseback riding.
	Dogs are prohibited in day use areas of provincial parks. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	A newly constructed 350 metre elevated boardwalk, allows pedestrians to view wildlife and appreciate the wetland within the park. The boardwalk is part of a initiative by the Columbia Rivers Greenways Alliance to link natural habitat and green spaces along the Columbia River. Here is a copy of the James Chabot Dragonfly Boardwalk Information Release and copies of the Welcoming Sign and Thank You Sign (all in pdf format) .
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	The large open lake provides good opportunities for windsurfing.
	The lake provides excellent waterskiing opportunities. No boating is allowed inside the buoyed areas.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.