7 Places To Cool Off This Summer
The summer months in the Kootenays can be quite hot, but rest assured, Cranbrook offers tons of places to cool off this summer.
With the abundance of lakes in the Cranbrook area, there is no shortage of places to take a dip and cool off this summer. Here are a few options to get you started.
Jimsmith Lake
Swimming, paddling, and picnicking are popular activities at Jimsmith Lake.
The lake features a newly-renovated waterfront area with grass and sandy shores.
Visitors can enjoy picnic tables, a well-maintained beach, and a play structure for the kids, all conveniently located adjacent to the provincial campground.
This inviting and warm lake is just a 10-minute drive from downtown Cranbrook, making it an ideal spot for a quick getaway or a day of outdoor fun.
Jimsmith Lake
Moyie Lake
This lake is reminiscent of an ocean beach with the sun beating down on a sandy shoreline.
A great place for sailing, windsurfing, swimming, picnicking or just laying on the beach.
Moyie Lake Provincial Park has a day-use area, as well as a campground with hot showers. Moyie is also a good lake for fishing, with kokanee and lingcod being common catches.
Speedboats and related watersports are permitted here!
Moyie Lake
Mineral Lake
Mineral Lake is a small lake only a few kilometres up from Moyie Lake. It can be accessed through Mineral Lake Recreation Site, which offers a few amenities including a dock, pit toilets, a non-motorized boat launch, and picnic tables.
Mineral Lake
Monroe Lake
Continuing just two minutes up from Mineral Lake, this small mountain lake features a secluded day-use only recreation site, which offers a boat launch, picnic tables, pit toilets and dock ideal for jumping into the lake.
Monroe Lake
Peckham’s Lake
Norbury Lake Provincial Park is at the very base of the Steeples Mountain Range of the BC Rockies.
From the west side of the Lake, you can see a 180-degree view of the impressive Steeples Range reflecting in the clear and shallow water of Peckham's Lake.
Peckham's Lake has picnic tables, changerooms, nature walks, and even a dog friendly beach!
Peckham's Lake
Wasa Lake
Known as the warmest lake in the Kootenays, this lake is considered one of the best recreational lakes.
Wasa Lake Provincial Park boasts two beautiful sandy beaches with picnic facilities, playing areas for the kids as well as a large campground.
This park also offers an 8-km wheelchair and bike accessible trail, plus a 2.7-km self-guided interpretation trail.
St Mary Lake
This lake is about 40 minutes outside of Cranbrook and is a popular summer destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, recreational paddlers, and many others.
St Mary Lake is a popular destination for those looking to cool off on a hot summer day, it also offers great fishing, canoeing, rafting, mountain biking, and hiking opportunities.
St Mary Lake Regional Park offers parking, picnic areas, a boat launch, hiking trails and a wheelchair accessible outhouse.
St Mary Lake
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