Joffre Lakes Park
Sports Recreation
4.8 (3121 reviews)
Picturesque parkland featuring mountain trails & 3 glacier-fed lakes, plus campsites.
Duffey, Lake Road, Mount Currie, BC V0N 2K0, Canada
+1 800-689-9025
Did You Know?
Glacial Lakes
Joffre Lakes Park is famous for its three stunning turquoise lakes – Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lake – each more vibrant than the last.
Unique Color
The mesmerizing turquoise color of the lakes comes from 'rock flour,' finely ground rock particles suspended in the water, which are a result of glacial erosion.
Popular Hike
The park features a well-maintained hiking trail that connects all three lakes, offering varying levels of difficulty and breathtaking views throughout.
Dominant Peak
Mount Matier, a prominent peak, looms impressively over the Upper Joffre Lake, often still capped with snow even in summer, adding to the dramatic scenery.
Highlights from Reviews
• stunning turquoise lakes
The vibrant turquoise color of the glacier-fed lakes, particularly Middle and Upper Joffre, creates a magical and unforgettable visual experience.
• breathtaking views
The hike offers spectacular views of glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and alpine forests, with each lake providing unique and increasingly impressive scenery.
• well-maintained trail
The hiking trail is generally well-maintained, diverse, and interesting, featuring various surfaces like stairs, roots, bridges, and stones.
• rewarding experience
Despite the challenging sections, reaching the lakes and witnessing their beauty is a fun, rewarding, and highly recommended experience for all.
• accessible first lake
The first lake is easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from the parking lot, offering immediate stunning views for those not undertaking the full hike.
