Columbia Lake Provincial Park

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Columbia Lake Provincial Park
Canada British Columbia location map 2.svg
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Map of British Columbia
Location Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Invermere, BC
Coordinates 50°18′44″N115°50′52″W / 50.31222°N 115.84778°W / 50.31222; -115.84778
Area290 ha. (2.9 km²)
Established January 7, 1988
Governing body BC Parks

Columbia Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the northeast shore of Columbia Lake south of the town of Invermere. The park was established in 1988, comprising approximately 260 hectares (640 acres). Its boundary was expanded in 2004, the total now comprising approximately 290 hectares (720 acres), 275 hectares (680 acres) of which is upland, 15 hectares (37 acres) of which is foreshore. [1]

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References

  1. "Columbia Lake Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

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Coordinates: 50°18′45″N115°50′53″W / 50.31250°N 115.84806°W / 50.31250; -115.84806