There’s a stunning aquamarine lake in northern B.C. with surprisingly warm waters

Boya Lake in B.C. has surprisingly warm waters for its location, and summer is a fantastic time to make the trek there. Situated on the ancient Liard Plain carved out by glaciers 20,000 years ago, the area is known for its long ridges, elongated hills, and remarkably clear waters. B.C. Parks adds that it’s one of the few lakes in the north that’s warm enough for swimming!

Its stunning aquamarine colour is a result of the mixture of silt and shell fragments that sit at the bottom of the lake, reflecting the sun and giving its waters a surreal shine.

In addition to a dip in the lake, visitors of Tā Ch’ilā Park can enjoy two short hiking trails, a mountain bike trail, and “limitless bays and islands.”

There’s also a dock awaiting in the day-use area by the lake. So grab your paddleboard or canoe and get ready to explore the best way we know how.

For the kids, there’s an adventure playground, and for campers, there are first-come-first-served spots ($20 per party per night), including vehicle-accessible campsites.

The provincial park is accessible via a 2 km access road east of Highway 37 that is situated around 150 km north of the town of Dease Lake.

It might be a journey to get there, but consider Boya Lake your own slice of paradise this summer.

Tā Ch’ilā Park/Boya Lake Park

How to get there: Drive 21 and a half hours from Vancouver to Boya Lake via Yellowhead Highway W/BC-16 W and BC-37 N.

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