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Sowchea Bay Provincial Recreation Area
Located in northern BC, the Sowchea Bay Provincial Recreation Area contains Stuart Lake where visitors fish for rainbow trout, lake char, burbot and kokanee. There is a boat launch on the lake and the area includes campsites with basic facilities that are open from May until September.
Address: 20 km (12.5 mi) west of Fort St. James on Sowchea Bay Road Fort St. James BC
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Stuart Lake Marine Provincial Park
Stuart Lake Marine Provincial Park is located in north central British Columbia. This park is significant because the Stuart-Trembleur-Takla Lake boating system travels through the park, bringing with it prime canoeing and fishing adventures. The park offers little in terms of facilities, so all visitors should be prepared for a variety of conditions.
Address: 32 km northwest of Fort St. James BC Canada
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Paarens Beach Provincial Park
Located on picturesque Stuart Lake, Paarens Beach features an uncrowded campground, large beach and a boat launch. Water-skiing, fishing and hiking are popular activities for park visitors as is wildlife viewing, as moose and black bear are plentiful in the area.
Address: 11km west of Fort St. James BC Canada
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Rubyrock Lake Provincial Park
Established in 2001, this 41,000 hectare park is dotted with small lakes and wetlands. The park's terrain makes it prime habitat for ungulates, waterfowl and other wildlife species. The local lakes and streams are populated with lake char, kokanee salmon and rainbow trout, making the park popular with fishers. The park also features designated hiking trails.
Address: 70 km northwest of Fort St. James BC Canada
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Cottonwood Park
Located lakeshore, Cottonwood Park is the place for community events including Canada Day celebrations and the popular Cottonwood Music Festival. Amenities include a beach, playground, RV sani-dump, washrooms/changerooms, covered picnic area and more.
Address: Easy access from downtown. Fort St. James BC Canada
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Mount Pope Provincial Park
Mount Pope Provincial Park is a popular park with hikers and rockclimbers alike. The view from atop the peak down onto Stuart Lake provides the inspiration. 39 different climbing routes have been established throughout the park, offering varying challenges for climbers of differing abilities.
Address: 7 km northwest of Fort St. James BC Canada
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Stuart River Provincial Park
Stuart River Provincial Park encompasses three-quarters of the 110 km (68 mi) long Stuart River corridor. The river provides critical habitat for chinook and sockeye salmon and the surrounding corridor supports deer and elk winter ranges.
Address: . Fort St. James BC Canada
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