James Chabot Park
14.0 ha
Area
1979
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
Nestled between the towering peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, this day-use area provincial park is situated at the north end of 15 kilometres long Windermere Lake.
A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court.
Special notes
- Storage of buoys and moorage of watercraft overnight within James Chabot Park is prohibited.
- The park boundary extends 100 metres into Windermere Lake from the high water line.
- Equipment found to be stored overnight in the park will be removed and owners will be subject to a fine.
- For more information, contact BC Parks in Cranbrook, B.C. at 250-489-8540.
Location notes
This park is located 3km off Highway 93/95 at the Invermere access road. The park is situated 2km from Invermere town centre.
Activities
- 293:Pets on leash James Chabot Park is important habitat for waterfowl and shorebirds. Thank you for doing your part to help sensitive wildlife by keeping your dog on a leash. Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed on the grass or beach areas. This applies year-round. Dogs on leash are permitted on the gravel pathway and boardwalk only. Park visitors are responsible for their pet’s behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
- 293:Hiking For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 293:Canoeing There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Windermere Lake is a popular motor boating area. Please use caution.
- 293:Swimming There are swimming opportunities at this park.
- 293:Fishing Fish species resident in Lake Windermere include trout (bull, rainbow, cutthroat), kokanee and whitefish.
- 293:Wildlife viewing A newly constructed 350 metre elevated boardwalk, allows pedestrians to view wildlife and appreciate the wetland within the park. The boardwalk is part of a initiative by the Columbia Rivers Greenways Alliance to link natural habitat and green spaces along the Columbia River. Here is a copy of the James Chabot Dragonfly Boardwalk Information Release [PDF] and copies of the Welcoming Sign [PDF] and Thank You Sign [PDF] .Dogs must be leashed at all times on the Dragonfly boardwalk and gravel path leading to the boardwalk.
- 293:Cycling Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within James Chabot Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
- 293:Waterskiing The lake provides excellent waterskiing opportunities. No boating is allowed inside the buoyed areas.
- 293:Windsurfing The large, open lake provides good opportunities for windsurfing.
- 293:Kayaking There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park. Windermere Lake is a popular motor boating area. Please use caution.
Facilities
- 293:Picnic areas This park has a day-use and picnic area with 40 picnic tables, 360 metres of sandy beach backed by a grassy area and 171 parking stalls.
- 293:Pit or flush toilets Flush toilets and a change room are located adjacent to the parking lot.
- 293:Drinking water When the toilet building is open, water is available at the hand sinks for washing or consumption.
- 293:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
- 293:Playground There is a children’s adventure playground at this park.
Location
50.51114, -116.02368 · East Kootenay North
