Joffre Lakes

• First Nations halt traffic on B.C. highway over ‘disrespectful’ Joffre Lakes closure

  The park, known as Pipi7íyekw to the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua, will close to the public from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 to allow for Lil'wat and N'Quatqua cultural practices.

  Aug 22, 2025
  
• First Nations say 1-month closure of Joffre Lakes Park not long enough

  Two First Nations say B.C.'s planned month-long closure of Joffre Lakes Park for Indigenous cultural practices is too short, calling it "a fraction" of what they're entitled to.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2025
  
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• Joffre Lakes to close for 3 periods this year under agreement with First Nations

  Joffre Lakes Park, known as Pipi7íyekw to the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua, will close for periods in May, June and September for Indigenous use.

  Politics

  Apr 25, 2024
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• Joffre Lakes deal a step towards reconciliation with First Nations, minister says

  Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, known as Pipi7iekw to the Lil’wat and N’Quatqua nations, has been closed to the public, with the exception of the Labour Day weekend, since Aug. 23.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2023
• B.C. and First Nations reach deal to reopen Joffre Lakes park

  Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will reopen to the public on Sept. 19, but close again on Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2023
• Joffre Lakes Park in B.C. stays shut another week after First Nations closure

  The First Nations had originally said the park would be shut until Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30, but it temporarily reopened during the Labour Day long weekend.

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2023
• Joffre Lakes to reopen for Labour Day weekend as talks with First Nations continue

  Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will reopen over the long weekend before closing again as the province continues talks with two First Nations over public access.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
• B.C. in talks with First Nations amid confusion over closure of Joffre Lakes park

  The B.C. government says it is in talks with the nations over a solution that would allow them to continue traditional activities, while allowing public access to the park.

  Politics

  Aug 25, 2023
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• First Nations say they’re ‘shutting down’ public access to Joffre Lakes to harvest

  "(We) are asserting our Title and Rights to our shared unceded territory to take this time to harvest and gather our resources within our territories," the nations said.

  Politics

  Aug 24, 2023
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• Day passes, more Indigenous collaboration proposed in Joffre Lakes management plan

  The Joffre Lakes, located between Pemberton and Lillooet, with their vivid blue and green hues and spectacular mountain vistas, have grown increasingly overcrowded in recent years.

  Environment

  Mar 5, 2021