St. Mary Lake Regional Park

WARNING: The ice is forming on St. Mary Lake and it is thin and unsafe. Please stay off and well away from the water.

St. Mary Lake Regional Park Brochure

Parks, Trails & Recreation Facilities Brochure

History

St. Mary Lake Regional Park is located approximately 20 km west of Kimberley on St. Mary Road and is on the east end of St. Mary Lake. In 2018, the RDEK signed a License of Occupation Agreement with the private landowner to operate and maintain the park.

Location

Civic Address 8740 St Mary River FSR

Going north from Marysville on Highway 95A turn left onto St Mary Lake Road (just past CARSTAR Signal Collision). Follow St Mary Lake Road for 16 km. Turn left onto St Mary River Road. Travel south across the bridge. Turn right onto Lake Front Drive (350 m).

Follow Lake Front Drive to the upper parking lot is around 150 m from the turn off. There is additional parking if you continue south on lake front drive.

Amenities

The amenities at St. Mary Lake Regional Park include parking, picnic tables, fire pits, an outhouse and a boat launch.

Seasonal Hours

Park open May 15th until September 15th annually.

Park hours are sunrise to 9:00 pm

Park Etiquette

• No alcohol or cannabis
• Limit your stay to daylight hours only (no overnight camping)
• Keep pets on leash and clean up after them
• Park in a manner that doesn’t restrict road or trail access (no beach parking)
• Pack out all garbage with you
• Swim at your own risk (there is no Lifeguard on duty)
• Open fires are allowable in the designated fire pits (please bring your own firewood)

Inquiries  

If you have additional questions, or to report any issues you can contact the Environmental Services Department at 250-489-6900 or email [email protected].