Cheakamus Lake Lake

Cheakamus Lake is a mountain lake in British Columbia located within Garibaldi Provincial Park and forming part of the headwaters of the Cheakamus River. The lake is set in a forested mountain valley and is a waypoint for backcountry travel in the park.

Recreational activities around the lake include fishing, paddling and day hikes; trails and backcountry routes leave from or pass near the lake into the surrounding alpine areas. Facilities are minimal and visitors should be prepared for wilderness conditions.

The lake occupies a glacially carved basin and its outflow contributes to the regional river system; it has long been used by outdoor recreationists as part of the broader Garibaldi Provincial Park network. Park management emphasizes conservation and low-impact use.

Cheakamus Lake lies in southwestern British Columbia within Garibaldi Provincial Park, reachable from the Sea-to-Sky corridor that connects Vancouver and Whistler; the surrounding landscape is mountainous with adjacent forest and alpine terrain.

• Park access: Located inside Garibaldi Provincial Park and draining to the Cheakamus River, it is used as an access point for backcountry hiking and fishing.

Cheakamus Lake is accessed from the Squamish/Whistler corridor; the final approach is a forest service road followed by a marked trail. Drive toward Squamish on the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99), then follow signed turnoffs and forestry roads. Expect a hike of several kilometers from the nearest parking.

• Start early-the trail to Cheakamus Lake is long and becomes muddy in afternoon storms.
• The route is multi-use: expect mountain bikers and horseback riders on shared sections.
• Bring a map and know local bear-safety protocols; black bears are present in the region.