Mountain lake surrounded by forest

Golden Ears Provincial Park

Alouette Lake, big mountain trails, and Metro Vancouver’s wildest backyard.

This is where the region still feels like a provincial park. Swim at Alouette, hike toward the namesake peaks, or camp if you booked months ago.

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The swimming and picnic lake inside Golden Ears Provincial Park — mountains on both sides of the water.

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Golden Ears · Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake

The swimming and picnic lake inside Golden Ears Provincial Park — mountains on both sides of the water.

Forest reservoir lake in the mountains
Editor’s pick

Anmore · Port Coquitlam

Buntzen Lake

A long forest reservoir north of the Tri-Cities — swimming beaches, a floating bridge, and ridge trails.

Forest adventure course
Editor’s pick

Haney · Maple Ridge

WildPlay Maple Ridge

Aerial adventure park — ropes, jumps, and a forest course aimed at families and groups.

Park trail through trees
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Alouette Lake

The swimming and picnic lake inside Golden Ears Provincial Park — mountains on both sides of the water.

Forest reservoir lake in the mountains
Editor’s pick

Anmore · Port Coquitlam

Buntzen Lake

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Alouette Lake

The swimming and picnic lake inside Golden Ears Provincial Park — mountains on both sides of the water.

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Mountain lake beach in a provincial park
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Golden Ears · Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake

The swimming and picnic lake inside Golden Ears Provincial Park — mountains on both sides of the water.