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Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Safe swimming practices are a must! As there are no lifeguards on duty, children should be watched at all times and solo swimming should be avoided.
- Boaters are cautioned to keep a close eye on the weather as Fraser Lake is subject to sudden, heavy winds which can transform the lake surface into dangerous whitecaps.
Special notes
Western Thatch Ants
Beaumont is home to a large population of Western Thatch Ants. Western Thatch Ant nests should not be disturbed. They will bite and this could leave a stinging sensation on your skin. If this happens, wash the area around the bite. Please keep all food sealed and stored away when not in use. Use garbage and recycling bins to dispose of waste. If using a tent, please remember to keep the door closed.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
A 134 km drive west of Prince George on Highway 16. The area is characterized by gently rolling terrain forested with willow, poplar, birch, spruce and occasional stands of aspen. The closest communities are Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser.
Things to do
A roped off swimming area is located at the beach and picnic area. Safe swimming practices are a must! Visitors are encouraged to remain within the designated area. An abrupt drop-off is marked with floats.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Fraser Lake produces burbot, char, rainbow trout and kokanee. During the winter season the park is closed, but along Hwy 16 there are several access points for Fraser Lake.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Beaumont Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
About this park
This park is rich in historical significance. Here, Indigenous Peoples’ traversed well-used trails to trade with other settlements. Later, explorers and fur traders journeyed between Fort Fraser, Fort McLeod and Fort St. James on these same trails. Situated on the southeastern shores of Fraser Lake, the park occupies the site of historic Fort Fraser established by Simon Fraser in 1806.
Originally known as Nadleh Whut’en, its site was chosen for its commanding view of the lake and summer breezes which kept the mosquitoes at bay. Beaumont Park was a gift of Captain E.G. Beaumont, a great benefactor of provincial parks. Besides Beaumont, two other parks were made possible through his generosity.
Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage, please don’t damage or remove them.
Wildlife is abundant within the park. The marsh area represents ideal habitat for many species of birds and aquatic insects. It is a community in which every member has a distinct role to play and is depended upon by all the others. Birds often seen in the early morning at the marsh include the redwing blackbird, Canada geese, loons, and warblers. Beaumont is also home to beavers, and you can view their work along the trail.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
| Reservations, changes, and cancellations | Our call centre is open from 7 am to 7 pm Pacific Time. There is a $5 fee for reservations, changes, or cancellations made by phone.
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| Park operator | This park is operated by Quartz Contracting. |
| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
