Top 20 Places to Visit in

Burns Lake | British Columbia

**The page created by Ajith Reddy. P | Jibin Babu | College of New Caledonia **

Region:

Northern BC

Known For:

Burns Lake | Lakes District scenery | Fishing & boating | Kager Lake Trail | Mountain views | Rural wilderness

Best For:

Fishing Trips | Lake Activities | Quiet Escapes | Northern Road Trips

Burns Lake’s Welcome Sign

Selfie Spot

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  Don’t forget to make a selfie with Burns Lake fish.
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Burns Lake Visitor Centre

• 540 Highway 16 W, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0
• (250) 692-5077
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  You can get all of the information about the Burns Lake attractions from the Visitor Centre. They are happy to help anyone who is looking for answers.
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Lakes District Museum

History

• 540 16 Hwy W, Burns Lake, British Columbia V0J 1E0
• (250) 692-7450
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  The museum houses artifacts, archival records and historical reference materials. The Bucket of Blood Located adjacent to the Burns Lake Museum, this square-cut log building is a former fur trade post. Later it became a gambling den. Fights broke out in the building, earning its name.
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Decker Lake Trading Post

History

• hwy16 Decker Lake, BC, Canada v0j1e1
• (250) 698-7686
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  The Decker Lake Trading Post is a historic institution. Prior to 1990, it was a Second-Hand store. However, when Lawrence Hallgren purchased the business, enlarged it, and added a gas station, everything changed.
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Verdun Lookout

Selfie Spot

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  Verdun Forest Service Lookout, located 49 kilometres south of Burns Lake offers breathtaking views in all directions. Take in this stunning panoramic view looking east at beautiful Uncha/Binta Valley, Dayeezchaand Llgitiyuz Mountains.
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Lake Side Multiplex

Kids & Family

• 103 Flogum St, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
• (250) 692-3817
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  The Lakeside Multiplex in Burns Lake includes new multipurpose and childcare rooms, a new fitness center, squash and racquetball courts. The extensive use of wood in the interior and full-span glazing in the lobby highlight Northern BC's economy and natural beauty.
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Deadman’s Island

Outdoor

• 2 km southeast of Burns Lake; only accessible by boat.
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  Deadman’s Island is the smallest (1 hectare) provincial park in British Columbia. The park encompasses an island in Burns Lake, 2 km southeast of the village of Burns Lake. Birding is the main wildlife viewing opportunity at this park.
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Fly-in Fishing

Outdoor

• 1810 Hwy 35, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
• 1 866-235-2155
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  Serving North Central British Columbia since 1976. Our flightseeing tours are a fantastic way to see the natural beauty of the Lakes District. Our floatplane flights are a fantastic experience for someone who has never flown in a small plane before.
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Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Provincial Park

History Outdoor

• Babine Lake Road, Burns Lake, British Columbia V0J 1E0
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  Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Provincial Park is situated on Pinkut Lake, north of Burks Lake. It is popular with local anglers fishing for rainbow trout in the lake's waters. In addition to fishing, Pinkut Lake is also well suited to paddling small boats and has a fish hatchery located at the south end.
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Nechako Reservoir

Selfie Spot

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  The Nechako Reservoir is a hydroelectric reservoir on the Nechako River. The Nechako Reservoir is also known as the Ootsa Lake Reservoir. It culminated in the resettlement of over 75 families when it was built on the Nechako River in 1952.
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Skins Lake Spillway Campground

Outdoor Stay

• Oosta Lake Rd E, Ootsa Lake, BC V0J
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  The Skins Lake Spillway was constructed to release water from the Nechako Reservoir into the Upper Nechako River. It is a Spillway for Kenney Dam, draining water from the Nechako Reservoir into the Nechako River for flood control and to support fish habitat.
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Cheslatta Falls

Outdoor Selfie Spot

• Holy Cross Road, Fort Fraser, BC V0J
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  The trail goes through a peaceful pine forest on a ridge overlooking the roaring Cheslatta River below. It winds around and finally stops at the edge of a cliff directly beside Cheslatta Falls allowing for a spectacular view. Caution – steep river banks drop off to fast-moving water.
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Ootsa Lake Circle Tour

Outdoor

• Oosta Lake Rd E, Ootsa Lake, BC V0J, Canada
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  For a beautiful circle tour, take Highway 35 south to Francois Lake and board the free ferry for a 20-minute ride across Francois Lake.
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Kager Lake Recreation Site

Beach Outdoor

• Boer Mountain Rd, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E3
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  A large recreation area designated with emphasis on mountain biking and hiking. There is a large deck/dock on the North Shore of Kager Lake adjacent to the parking area. The Long Lake hiking trail is connecting to the Kager Lake trail. Biking trails connect Kager Lake and Burns Lake Bike Park.
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Rod Reid Trail

Outdoor

• 9 Ave, Burns Lake, BC
• (250) 692-7724
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  The easy 2.2 km trail is a continuation of the Eveneshen Nature Trail. It can be accessed from 9th Avenue in Burns Lake. This is a popular trail for bird watchers as it circles Loch Lomond.
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Star Lake Trail

Outdoor

• Bulkley-Nechako B, British Columbia, Kager Lake Recreational Site
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  Star Lake Trail is an 8.7 kilometre lightly trafficked loop trail. It is located near Bulkley-Nechako B. The trail is primarily used for hiking, bird watching, and mountain biking. This trail is on the backside of Boer Mountain.
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Agate Point

Outdoor

• Tchesinkut East Rd, Bulkley-Nechako E, BC
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  A small day-use site with 3 tables and 1 outhouse. Located on the North Shore of Tchesinkut Lake. Follow Highway 35 south from Burns Lake Village for 13 km, then turn East onto Tchesinkut East Road for 5.6 km (first 3 km paved, then dirt/gravel)
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McClure Pit & Government Point

Beach Kids & Family Stay

• Colleymount Rd, Bulkley-Nechako E, BC
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  McClure Pit is the first of a series of recreation sites on the north shore of François Lake. Swimming and canoeing are enjoyed in the summer months. McClure Pit offers a beach, six campsites, a boat launch, and abundant space for mid-sized RVs and trailers.
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Babine Lake Marine Provincial Park – Pendleton Bay Site

Outdoor

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• (250) 847-7260
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  Babine Lake Marine Park – Pendleton Bay is a peaceful park in a beautiful natural environment. The boat launch offers convenient access to Babine Lake. Anglers will enjoy the challenge of catching rainbow trout and char in Babine Lake's wilderness area. The Park is about 45 km north of Burns Lake.
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Pinkut Creek Site

Outdoor Stay

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  The Pinkut Creek Site is in the Babine Lake Marine Park. The Pinkut Creek Site is a remote, rustic, road-accessible campsite in a bay adjacent to the Pinkut Creek spawning channel.
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