The Top 20 Lakes in British Columbia
Looking to visit the best lakes in British Columbia? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of British Columbia’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 12, 2025
Kinney Lake
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A very beautiful, idyllic mountain lake, easily accessible from the Mount Robson Visitor Center. On the hiking trail there, a large bear crossed the path right in front of us, 🐾 so watch out...
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Emerald Lake
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Emerald Lake is the largest lake in Yoho National Park and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful lakes in Western Canada. Nice is u.a. also that the lake …
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Emerald Lake
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The Emerald Lake is one of the most beautiful and varied hiking destinations in the Yoho National Park. It was not until 1882 that Emerald Lake happened to be discovered …
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Garibaldi Lake
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'Garibaldi Lake' is part of the Garibaldi Lake system, formed by lava flows during the last Ice Age. The lake is at an altitude of around 1,400 m and has …
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Lost Lake
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Nice spot for swimming, as the water is clear. Little nutrients mean little algae and thus clear water.
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Berg Lake Trail
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The Mountain Lake Trail is a well-known trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park in the Canadian Rockies. On a distance of 23 kilometers, it is necessary to cover 800 meters …
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Lower Joffre Lake
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Lower Joffre Lake is – as you might imagine – the lowest of the three Joffre Lakes and also the smallest. It is crystal clear and if you are in …
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Lost Lagoon
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The 'Lost Logoon' was originally part of the port. The body of water was separated by road construction in 1916 and developed into a lagoon. Today the lake is home …
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Middle Joffre Lake
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There are many nice spots to take a picture around Middle Joffre Lake. A fairly steep climb takes you up to Upper Joffre Lakes, but it is worth the effort.
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Logger's Lake
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Logger's Lake is a stunning lake next to the rushing Cheakamus River and the famous Whistler Train Wrecks. If you believe it or not, this is a small crater lake …
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Okanagan-Similkameen DCentral SaanichMount Assiniboine Provincial ParkYoho National ParkE.C. Manning Provincial ParkArea H (Robson Valley/Canoe)VictoriaMount Robson Provincial ParkArea E (Naramata/Greyback)Area C (Inkaneep/Willowbrook)Area C (Lois Lake/Saltery Bay)Area E (Chilliwack River Valley)Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek)East Central Okanagan Electoral AreaArea D (Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake)Area D (Trinity/West Creighton)Area P (Rivers and the Peaks)Area F (McConnell Creek/Hatzic Prairie)Area B (South Fraser Canyon/Sunshine Valley)Area J (Copper Desert Country)Area B (Cayoosh/Pavilion)Strathcona Provincial ParkMonashee MountainsCoast MountainsRocky MountainsSaanichSelkirk MountainsMetro Vancouver Regional ParksCowichan Valley FAlice Lake Provincial ParkGaribaldi Provincial ParkJoffre Lakes Provincial ParkArea G (Forster Creek/Mount Assiniboine)VancouverArea B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek)DeltaSunshine Coast Regional DistrictAlberni-ClayoquotCentral Okanagan JAbbotsfordArea A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi)Area F (Columbia Lake/Windermere Lake)Area C (Arrowsmith-Benson)Electoral Area AArea C (Sasquatch Country)Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy)Area A (Malaspina/Toba)Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)Maple RidgeRichmondArea A (Osoyoos Lake)Stikine RegionBurnabySurreyOkanagan LakeArea B (Paradise Valley)Vancouver Island
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