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Provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
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Cathedral Provincial Park is in the Similkameen region of British Columbia, Canada. Its 33,272 hectares of backcountry mountains contain a wealth of hiking trails and scenery.
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A very large split in the granite cliff caused when softer rocks eroded away.
A lake set below Quiniscoe Mountain and a nearby ridge. It doesn't have the turquoise colour seen in other alpine lakes, but it's still very beautiful.
Another pretty alpine lake framed by mountains.
A rock formation formed by erosion.
This is the main hike that covers many of the scenic attractions of the park — Glacier Lake, Ladyslipper Lake, Stone City. It is also provides easy access for sidetrips to the Giant Cleft and the top of Quinicoe Mountain. The views are panoramic from the top, and on a clear day, you can see Mount Baker, some 130 km to the west. Allow yourself 6-8 hours to complete. The part past Glacier Lake to the top of the rim is steep and the descent to Ladyslipper Lake is long and can be hard on the knees (particularly if there is snow).
A fairly short (about 4 km) hike that brings you to Glacier Lake. The first half is in the forest before opening out to the lake. The return trail takes you across an open ridge with excellent views before descending into the forest around Quiniscoe Lake. Allow yourself 1-2 hours to complete.
The lodge is built on Quiniscoe Lake and has some pretty nice views. Rooms are clean but do not expect four- and five-star luxury. There are also some log cabins available. A couple have basic kitchens, but not all of the cabins have toilet and shower facilities (guests can use the toilets and showers in the Lodge). There are no TVs or internet (or cellphone reception) so be warned -- it's a great place to get away but not to keep in constant contact with the outside world.
Accessible by car with a limited number of picnic tables and fire rings.
The main campground in the core area, set in a forested area on Quiniscoe Lake. There are 30 sites and campfires are permitted.
Access is via the Ashnola Forest Service Road that intersects with the Crowsnest Highway 3 three km west of Keremeos. The first 10 km is paved, after which it becomes gravel.
Read in the guideThe Ashnola Forest Service Road from the highway only skirts the northern and western edges of the park.
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