Lower Joffre Lake

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 for a dip, this is definitely warmer than the much higher lakes that might be covered with ice and snow. It is a five-minute walk from the parking lot. If you have time and the stamina, be sure to walk further and visit the higher turquoise lakes as well.

Lower Joffre Lake is part of the Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Access to the Lake is via the Duffey Lake Road, BC Highway 99. The car park is located at the mountain pass (approx. 1,300 m) between the valleys of Cayoosh Creek and Joffre Creek.
Joffre Lakes Park is a protected area, class A park, since 1996. Class A parks are dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments and are open to the public.
(Visit June 4, 2018 & May 28, 2025)
bcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park

The Lower Joffre Lake can only be visited on a small area of ​​the shore, but is a beautiful lake.