Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park
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About the Park
Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is a magnificent area of jagged peaks, icefields, cold rushing streams, and turquoise-blue lakes. The waters of Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes are popular highlights of the park. All three lakes are located along the trail from the parking lot, and each is more stunning than the last. Their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by ‘rockflour’ (or glacial silt) that is suspended in the water and reflects green and blue wavelengths of sunlight.
The park’s glacier-laden peaks rise steeply from Lower Joffre Lake. They are visible from an easily accessible viewpoint 500m from the parking lot. If you carry on towards Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes, the trail becomes steeper and more challenging. Evidence of the park’s glacial history can be found in u-shaped valleys, glacial silts, and lateral moraines.
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park has opportunities for hiking, camping, mountaineering, wildlife viewing, and fishing.
More information can be found at https://bcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park/
Facilities
Activities
Visitor Services
Advisories
Dogs prohibited at Joffre Lakes to protect park.
To protect the environment and wildlife at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, dogs and other domestic pets are prohibited.
Park-use permit required for any commercial operations.
A park-use permit is required for any commercial operations within provincial parks and protected areas in the province of British Columbia, including operations such as bus tours and guiding. Operating without a park-use permit is a violation of the Park Act and could result in fines and/or further administrative enforcement. Any reference to commercial operations occurring within provincial parks and protected areas must also be removed from websites, advertisements, and social media sites until a valid park-use permit has been issued.
For futher information on obtaining a Commercial Recreation – Park Use Permit, please visit the portal below.
Commercial Recreation – Park Use Permit Portal
Be aware of thieves.
Lock up securely. Do not leave any valuables or personal information in vehicle while visiting the park.
Report any suspicious activity, theft, or damage to the police. – Updated May 8, 2024
No parking along Highway 99.
Highway must remain clear for safety and maintenance. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed at owner’s expense. – Posted April 22, 2022
Operational Dates
Day use area
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The park is open year-round. Vehicle access in winter may be blocked by snow.
Rates and Fees
No fees for day-use access