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(Dunalter) Lake Park:
A popular lake park destination
providing a full day of water activities when visiting the community
of Houston, British Columbia, Canada. The lake park is hidden
in a forest setting just west of Houston accessed best from Highway
16.
Irrigation Lake Park is a
full serviced recreation destination complete with picnic tables
(some in the shade, some not), fire pits, sitting benches, change
rooms and outhouses. The lake enjoys a small sandy beach and a
larger grassy area. Many arrive to the lake to swim and picnic.
From the small parking lot is a trailhead to a
nature trail exploring around the lake. The trail is mainly single
track and explores the forest shoreline of the lake. Because the
hiking path is following the edge of the lake the trail is moist
and sometimes muddy with the occasional fallen tree and the tree
root to navigate.
Canoers and non motorized boats are permitted on
the lake only. All boats and canoes are beach launched and during
the day some are tied up to a small dock. Many boaters arrive
at the lake to fish for some Rainbow Trout. The lake is a popular
fishing destination so the numbers of fish may be low at times.
Contact information for
the local Houston, BC accommodations, tours, guides, golf
courses, attractions, eco activities, artists, transportation
companies, realtors, etc. are posted under the links listed
to your right. =) |
How
to get to Irrigation
Lake Park: The lake park
is located 14 km west of the community of Houston, BC on Highway
16. The entrance is tricky to spot as the park sign is hidden
in the trees. Look for a small opening in the trees at the top
of a big hill after the passing lane highway reverts back to a
single lane highway.
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