Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is a class A provincial park located 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Pemberton in British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1996, when Joffre Lakes Recreation Area (created 1988) was upgraded to park status.

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
Upper Joffre Lake
LocationPemberton, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates50°20′29″N 122°28′34″W
Area14.6 square kilometers
Created1988
Operated byBC Parks
Websitebcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park/

Three glacier-fed lakes are located in the park: Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes. The rock flour in the water reflects blue and green waves, and gives the lakes a turquoise colour. Joffre Lakes is a popular destination for hikers in the summer and mountain climbers in the winter due to its scenic lakes, glaciers and challenging peaks. In recent years the park's popularity has increased dramatically, creating controversy due to the volume of litter in the park and drivers parking dangerously on the adjacent provincial highway.

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