Canim Beach Park is a six hectare park located near 100 Mile House. Its situation on the shores of Canim Lake offers views across the lake to the Quesnel Highlands sloping upwards to the massive Cariboo Mountains.
Canim Lake is one of the larger lakes in the Cariboo, and is popular for fishing, paddling, swimming, picnicking and waterskiing. The area features include Canim Falls at the east end of the lake in Wells Gray Park, and picturesque views of the surrounding mountains.
Canim Lake and other lakes in the area are popular for fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
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 wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
The park is located approximately 43 km northeast of 100 Mile House via the paved Canim Lake Road off Highway 97. The closest community is Forest Grove where gas, groceries, and a restaurant are located. For a more detailed map, please refer to topographical map number: 1:50,000 92P/15
History
Canim Beach Park was established in 1956 as a Class A park. This park is popular with local residents for swimming and fishing. The combination gravel-pebble beach is a reminder of the glacial activity of the past.
Culture
This park lies in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) First Nation. While no heritage sites are known within the park, please remember it is illegal to damage such sites or remove artifacts.
Conservation
Beautiful forest typical of the Cariboo Basin, feauring mature Douglas-fir trees surround Canim Lake. The lake, popular for fishing, supports healthy populations of trout species.
Wildlife
Wildlife inhabiting this ecosystem, and possible to encounter around Canim Beach Park, include mule deer, coyote, beaver, otter, black bear, waterfowl, hawks and song birds.
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.