Call Lake Park is situated in an ecologically diverse area of rolling topography including forested and non-forested wetlands, coniferous and deciduous forests, and rare grasslands. The varied range of habitats supports many types of mammals and birds, and provides a range of recreational opportunities.
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the trails, while anglers enjoy the opportunity to fish for brook trout in Call Lake. In the winter, the trails are available for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Established Date: June 29, 1999
Park Size: 62 hectares
This park has hiking and/or walking trails. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
There are two trails in Call Lake Provincial Park:
Please close all gates when entering or leaving the park.
Call Lake is stocked with brook trout and ice fishing is available during the winter season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Bicycling is permitted on established park trails only. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
For details on e-biking within Call Lake Provincial Park, see the e-biking section.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Call Lake Provincial Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
Hiking trails from VanGaalen and Mountainview Roads lead visitors to Call Lake and can be used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
There are also opportunities for ice-skating on Call Lake.
Snowmobiling is allowed along trails within the park and on Call Lake. However, the adjacent Wildlife Habitat Management Area is non-motorized, so snowmobilers must be aware of the park boundary. Within the park, snowmobilers are asked to limit their speed and stay off the outer 20m of the lake to allow room for skiers and snowshoers.
Call Lake is stocked with brook trout and ice fishing is available during the winter season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Call Lake Park lies approximately 5km southeast of Smithers. Hiking trails begin at VanGaalen and Mountainview Roads (access from Upper Viewmount Road), just north of Highway 16. The closest communities, towns and cities are Smithers and Telkwa.
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