Valhalla Provincial Park, British Columbia

The 49,600 hectare Valhalla Provincial Park is diverse and stunning, filled with steep valleys, glacial lakes and forests of western red cedar, western hemlock, larch, grand fir, lodgepole pine, birch, poplar and alder.

The park area encompasses the western shores of Slocan Lake and most of the Valhalla Range of the Selkirk Mountains. Animal life is abundant and includes species such as mountain goat, grizzly bear, cougar, caribou and many other smaller mammals. Kokanee, mountain whitefish, Dolly Varden, rainbow and cutthroat trout are resident in Slocan Lake. Here on the shores of the lake ancient pictographs from long ago inhabitants of the area can be seen.

LOCATION

The community of Slocan is located on Highway 6 and is the closest centre to the parks entrance. Access is possible by either water, trail or forest industrial road.

PARK FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Camping - A 36 site campground is located at nearby Roseberry Provincial Park on Highway 6. Wilderness camping is permitted at designated areas within the park. Two primitive cabins are available for overnight use.

Fishing & Boating - A boat launch provides the avid angler with access to the parks waterways. Kokanee, mountain whitefish, Dolly Varden, rainbow and cutthroat trout are artificially stocked in the lake.

Hiking & Trails - Extensive trails and routes are the only access to the parks scenic features.

COMMERCIAL FACILITIES

Accommodation, meals, and other necessary supplies are available in nearby New Denver, Silverton and Slocan.

Ice Creek Lodge - Backcountry skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering in the Valhalla Range. Access some of the best big mountain terrain from the sweetest backcountry touring lodge in the Kootenay’s. There’s a great skiing with terrain for a wide range of abilities and desires.

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