Elk Lake

Elk Lake and Beaver Lake are conjoined lakes that boast four family-friendly beaches. The area offers picnic grounds and 15 kilometers of walking trails, including a 10 kilometer loop trail. Some park trails are designated for multiple uses, allowing hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders, while other trails are reserved for hiking only. The park also features a Nature centre, group Picnic areas and an accessible fishing dock (Elk Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.) Beaver Lake Beaver Beach at the south end of Beaver Lake features a shallow, sandy beach ideal for swimming, picnicking, and canoeing around nearby islands. The old Filter Beds area includes group picnic sites and provides access to tranquil woodland trails. The 5 kilometer (one way) user friendly trail has a smooth gravel surface with gentle slopes, winding through forested and lakeshore areas. It features several Rest areas and opportunities for fishing, swimming, and cycling. The Nature centre, located near the main Beaver Lake Parking lot, is staffed by regional parks personnel and volunteer naturalists who can answer your questions and guide you on the trails. You can pick up brochures and explore interpretive displays about the park's natural and cultural history. The Nature centre is open seasonally from the Canada Day Long Weekend until Labour Day Long Weekend Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from1 PM to 4 PM. Elk Lake To the north, Elk Lake offers a variety of recreational activities. At Eagle Beach, you can swim, picnic under Pacific willow trees, launch your scull from the Rowing Centre, or start a hike south to Beaver Lake. There’s also a group picnic shelter near the Elk Lake Rowing Centre. At Hamsterly Beach, you can join windsurfers skimming the water, sailors chasing the breeze, and fishers hoping to catch the "big one."