Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• No injuries reported in massive landslide from B.C.’s Joffre Peak

  Pictures show a massive, grey trail of rock debris coming from the collapsed northeast face of the peak and extending far into the valley below.

  May 13, 2019
• Hiker calling for change after Joffre Lakes parking madness

  One hiker is now calling for change after attempting to go for a hike in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park near Pemberton this past weekend.

  Sep 8, 2016