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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
Park
Info:
This park was created to protect the diverse topography,
majestic peaks and unique vegetation typical of the Selkirk
Mountains. There are many opportunities here for the backcountry
adventurer. Several beaches for boaters - some for waterskiers
and others for canoeists. Varied and abundant hiking opportunities
from short walks to wilderness treks and mountain climbing.
The park has opportunities for a number of recreational activities
including hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing.
Park
Size: 49,893
hectares
Special
Notes:
- Camping
is restricted to designated sites along established
trails
and on Slocan Lake beaches. Higher elevation lakes have
been stocked to provide additional opportunities for
fishing
enthusiasts.
- Currently
Evans Lake Cabin and the Cove Creek Cabin serve as public
shelters and offer accommodation in each for a maximum of
four persons. A full range of commercial facilities are
available at Slocan, Silverton and New Denver.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
The park
is located on the west shore of Slocan Lake, north of both
Slocan and Castlegar, and encompasses most of the Valhalla
Range of the Selkirk Mountains. The park can be accessed by
water, forest industrial roads or by trail. The nearest community
to the park is Slocan and Highway 6 provides access to the
town and other population centres in the vicinity. Public
boat launches exist in a number of towns, including Slocan,
Silverton and New Denver, by which trailheads can be easily
reached.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature & Culture:
History -
The park was designated March 3, 1983. The park
was created to protect the diverse topography, majestic
peaks and unique vegetation typical of the Selkirk Mountains.
Cultural
Heritage - Pictographs
in the park are evidence of early native habitation in the region.
It was not until the 1850's that prospectors and surveyors
came into the area. Slocan Lake became a highway of
commerce for early towns in the Kootenays and remnants
of the logging flumes and other transportation routes
may still be seen in the park.
Conservation -
This area protects the diverse topography, majestic peaks
and unique vegetation typical of the Selkirk Mountains.
The park is unique in its varying topography. Both Evans
Lake and Beatrice are uncommonly large for high elevation
lakes in BC. Surrounding the lakes are numerous mountains
with castellated peaks. As well as forests of western
red cedar and western hemlock, the higher elevations
contain sub-alpine and alpine vegetation.
Wildlife - A
variety of wildlife exists, including the grizzly and
black bear, mountain goat, mule and whitetail deer, cougar,
Golden Eagle and Alpine Ptarmigan.
Visitor
Safety:
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.
Reservations
are not accepted at this park. For parks that accept reservations
or information on the reservation service, click
here.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed; however, no services are provided at the marine sites. The campsites are open year round when accessible. There are facilities at Gwillim, Wicca and Cahill Lakes.
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No
group campsites.
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Boat accessible beach areas provide day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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This
park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfire
pits are provided on the beach areas. Drinnon and
Gwillim area has a cooking area. While campfires
are allowed and campfire rings are provided, we
encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect
the environment by minimizing the use of fire and
using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally
and may vary from park to park. Limited burning
hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve
vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather
firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere
in the park (this is a ticketable offence under
the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat
element for many plants and animals and it adds
organic matter to the soil.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
is an extensive hiking area in this park. During the
winter season, the trails are under snow. 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.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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There
are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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There
are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at
this park
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This
park does not have a boat launch, however, there are
public boat launches in these nearby towns: Slocan,
Silverton and New Denver.
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Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Dogs
and other pets are prohibited in Valhalla Park, except
on Slocan Lake beaches. 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.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Hunting is allowed in Valhalla Provincial Park
from September 1 to June 30 during a lawful game
hunting season. Please check the Hunting
and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for specific
details. Note: There is no hunting allowed in the
Evans Lake
Ecological Reserve located within the park boundaries.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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