| Cottonwood
Park: A popular north end park in the community
of Fort St. James, BC with parts of history on display and lake
views to fuel lost thoughts. The lake views are courtesy of Stuart
Lake. A large lake which partakes in many recreational activities
enjoyed by locals and visitors. A lake which plays a big part
in the community in many ways.
Lining Stuart Lake are a few viewing benches,
some up close and some hidden under trees. There are picnic tables
also, under the shade of the trees providing views of the lake.
On a clear day Mount Pope can be seen in
the distance. A local hill with one of the more popular hikes
in the region leading to views of the valley and of many lakes.
The lake park is a major gathering spot for events
like the Caledonia Classic Dog Sled Race and the Cottonwood Music
Festival. The park is ideal for such events because it includes
a band shelter, picnic tables and a picnic shelter on a large
treed grassy field. There are a few fire pits, a boat launch,
change rooms and a sandy beach. Cottonwood Park provides plenty
of opportunities to enjoy Stuart Lake.
Lots of room to play.
The park is home to a few monuments with information
about some of the early pioneers who settled in the area. Monuments
like the Junkers W34 Float Plane and a Marion Steam Shovel. There
are large billboards in the park and plaques onsite which provide
a quick look into the trials and tribulations of some of the pioneers
who settled in the Fort St. James region.
The Junkers W34 Float Plane on display is 1/3 the
actual size of these small planes. The planes played a big part
in opening up the north of British Columbia, Canada because of
their versatility. The planes were able to take off and land on
all types of surfaces like snow, water and ground.
Contact information for
the local Fort St. James, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
Cottonwood Park: Once in the community of Fort
St. James, British Columbia, Canada continue to travel 1 KM north
of the community on Hwy 27 until a large gravel parking lot and
Stuart Lake appears on your left hand side. Turn and park.
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Cottonwood
Fort St. James