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Burns Lake | British Columbia
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Burns Lake Visitor Centre
You can get all of the information about the Burns Lake attractions from the Visitor Centre. They are happy to help anyone who is looking for answers.
- 540 Highway 16 W, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0
- (250) 692-5077
- https://visitburnslake.ca/
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Lakes District Museum
The museum houses artifacts, archival records and historical reference materials.
The Bucket of Blood
Located adjacent to the Burns Lake Museum, this square-cut log building is a former fur trade post. Later it became a gambling den. Fights broke out in the building, earning its name.
Photos: Britcruise, Murray Foubister, Wikimedia Commons
- 540 16 Hwy W, Burns Lake, British Columbia V0J 1E0
- (250) 692-7450
- https://www.memorybc.ca/lakes-district-museum
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( vote)Decker Lake Trading Post
The Decker Lake Trading Post is a historic institution. Prior to 1990, it was a Second-Hand store. However, when Lawrence Hallgren purchased the business, enlarged it, and added a gas station, everything changed.
The Trading Post’s collection increased to include antiques, quirky trinkets, practical sundries, or fine china. The Trading Post became a “spot with character,” to quote an earlier reviewer. It’s a hodgepodge of stuff, to be sure, but there is an order to the madness and it’s a beautiful thing.
Photo: www.burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com
- hwy16 Decker Lake, BC, Canada v0j1e1
- (250) 698-7686
- https://www.facebook.com/Decker-Lake-Trading-Post-335977309825694/
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Verdun Lookout
Verdun Forest Service Lookout, located 49 kilometres south of Burns Lake offers breathtaking views in all directions. Take in this stunning panoramic view looking east at beautiful Uncha/Binta Valley, Dayeezchaand Llgitiyuz Mountains. While looking north, admire the view of Uncha Mountain, Grassy Plains, and Francois Lake.
Verdun Forest Service Lookout is a wonderful place for young and old to go for an afternoon adventure.
Directions: To get there from Burns Lake Follow travel directions to Southbank. Once exiting the ferry, drive straight up the hill on Keefe’s Landing Road for approx. 11 km, turn right at Keefe Landing/Ootsa Lake junction, travel another 12 km, turning right on to Verdun Road. Continue for 2 km. The access road is fairly rough.
Photo: visitburnslake.ca
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- https://visitburnslake.ca/to-do/verdun-lookout/
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( votes)Lake Side Multiplex
The Lakeside Multiplex in Burns Lake includes new multipurpose and childcare rooms, a new fitness center, squash and racquetball courts. The extensive use of wood in the interior and full-span glazing in the lobby highlight Northern BC’s economy and natural beauty.
- 103 Flogum St, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
- (250) 692-3817
- https://www.carscadden.ca/lakeside-multiplex-burns-lake
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Deadman’s Island
Deadman’s Island is the smallest (1 hectare) provincial park in British Columbia. The park encompasses an island in Burns Lake, 2 km southeast of the village of Burns Lake. Birding is the main wildlife viewing opportunity at this park.
The park is used in both summer and winter by local residents, for picnicking.
Photo: bcparks.ca
- 2 km southeast of Burns Lake; only accessible by boat.
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- https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/dead-mans-isl/
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( vote)Fly-in Fishing
Serving North Central British Columbia since 1976.
Our flightseeing tours are a fantastic way to see the natural beauty of the Lakes District. Our floatplane flights are a fantastic experience for someone who has never flown in a small plane before.
Our area offers renowned fly-in fishing for trophy rainbow trout, and our backyard is Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (BC’s largest provincial park), an extraordinary place to explore.
- 1810 Hwy 35, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
- 1 866-235-2155
- http://ldair.ca/
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Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Provincial Park
Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Provincial Park is situated on Pinkut Lake, north of Burks Lake. It is popular with local anglers fishing for rainbow trout in the lake’s waters.
In addition to fishing, Pinkut Lake is also well suited to paddling small boats and has a fish hatchery located at the south end.
Wildlife sightings include deer, moose and black bears, whose habitats are protected in the region
The 29-hectare park is named after Ethel F. Wilson, who devoted her time and energy to helping others, especially the young people of Burns Lake District.
- Babine Lake Road, Burns Lake, British Columbia V0J 1E0
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- https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/ethel_f_wilson/
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( vote)Nechako Reservoir
The Nechako Reservoir is a hydroelectric reservoir on the Nechako River.
The Nechako Reservoir is also known as the Ootsa Lake Reservoir. It culminated in the resettlement of over 75 families when it was built on the Nechako River in 1952.
Photo: www.burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com
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- https://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/9151.html
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Skins Lake Spillway Campground
The Skins Lake Spillway was constructed to release water from the Nechako Reservoir into the Upper Nechako River.
It is a Spillway for Kenney Dam, draining water from the Nechako Reservoir into the Nechako River for flood control and to support fish habitat.
Photo: visitburnslake.ca
- Oosta Lake Rd E, Ootsa Lake, BC V0J
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- https://visitburnslake.ca/to-do/skins-lake-spillway/
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( votes)Cheslatta Falls
The trail goes through a peaceful pine forest on a ridge overlooking the roaring Cheslatta River below. It winds around and finally stops at the edge of a cliff directly beside Cheslatta Falls allowing for a spectacular view.
Caution – steep river banks drop off to fast-moving water.
Photo: alltrails.com
- Holy Cross Road, Fort Fraser, BC V0J
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- https://www.1000towns.ca/alk5
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Ootsa Lake Circle Tour
For a beautiful circle tour, take Highway 35 south to Francois Lake and board the free ferry for a 20-minute ride across Francois Lake. Once you arrive at Southbank you have two options; turn left at the junction and head east to scenic Uncha Lake, home to some of the best char fishing in the area, or continue through Danskin to Grassy Plains, with its rolling meadows and active ranching operations.
Photo: R. Rodriguez, visitburnslake.ca
- Oosta Lake Rd E, Ootsa Lake, BC V0J, Canada
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- https://visitburnslake.ca/to-do/ootsa-francois-lake-circle-tour/
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( vote)Kager Lake Recreation Site
A large recreation area designated with emphasis on mountain biking and hiking. There is a large deck/dock on the North Shore of Kager Lake adjacent to the parking area.
The Long Lake hiking trail is connecting to the Kager Lake trail.
Biking trails connect Kager Lake and Burns Lake Bike Park.
Photo: www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca
- Boer Mountain Rd, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E3
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- https://www.1000towns.ca/auye
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Rod Reid Trail
The easy 2.2 km trail is a continuation of the Eveneshen Nature Trail. It can be accessed from 9th Avenue in Burns Lake.
This is a popular trail for bird watchers as it circles Loch Lomond.
Photo: cdn.ehcanadatravel.com
- 9 Ave, Burns Lake, BC
- (250) 692-7724
- https://blcomfor.com/rod-reid-trail/
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( vote)Star Lake Trail
Star Lake Trail is an 8.7 kilometre lightly trafficked loop trail. It is located near Bulkley-Nechako B. The trail is primarily used for hiking, bird watching, and mountain biking.
This trail is on the backside of Boer Mountain.
Photo: www.hikingproject.com
- Bulkley-Nechako B, British Columbia, Kager Lake Recreational Site
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- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/star-lake
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Agate Point
A small day-use site with 3 tables and 1 outhouse. Located on the North Shore of Tchesinkut Lake.
Follow Highway 35 south from Burns Lake Village for 13 km, then turn East onto Tchesinkut East Road for 5.6 km (first 3 km paved, then dirt/gravel)
Photo: www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca
- Tchesinkut East Rd, Bulkley-Nechako E, BC
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- https://www.1000towns.ca/uez7
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( votes)McClure Pit & Government Point
McClure Pit is the first of a series of recreation sites on the north shore of François Lake. Swimming and canoeing are enjoyed in the summer months.
McClure Pit offers a beach, six campsites, a boat launch, and abundant space for mid-sized RVs and trailers.
Photo: www.brmbmaps.com
- Colleymount Rd, Bulkley-Nechako E, BC
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- https://www.1000towns.ca/z853
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Babine Lake Marine Provincial Park – Pendleton Bay Site
Babine Lake Marine Park – Pendleton Bay is a peaceful park in a beautiful natural environment.
The boat launch offers convenient access to Babine Lake. Anglers will enjoy the challenge of catching rainbow trout and char in Babine Lake’s wilderness area.
The Park is about 45 km north of Burns Lake.
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- (250) 847-7260
- https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/babine_lk_pendleton/
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( vote)Pinkut Creek Site
Pinkut Creek Site
The Pinkut Creek Site is in the Babine Lake Marine Park.
The Pinkut Creek Site is a remote, rustic, road-accessible campsite in a bay adjacent to the Pinkut Creek spawning channel.
Photo: bcparks.ca
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- https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/babine-lk-pinkut-crk/
