Premier Lake Provincial Park

Nestled against the west slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Premier Lake is one of the key recreational fishing lakes in the East Kootenay. The emerald green lakes of Premier and four smaller lakes, Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye and Quartz offer a unique and varied fishing experience in a secluded and pleasant park atmosphere. The area is rich in wildlife. Premier Ridge, west of the lake, is an important wintering range for elk, whitetail and mule deer, and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Forests of Douglas fir and western larch are common in the park. Osprey, eagle, heron, king fisher, numerous forest birds and water fowl can also be seen. Premier Lake Park, situated 72 km north of Cranbrook, contains 57 vehicle/tent camp sites and is located at the south end of the lake. There are no drive-through sites. There is an information shelter located at the entrance to the park but no telephone.

Access is from Highway 93/95, 72 km north of Cranbrook; the well marked turnoff leads east to a 12 km paved and gravel road to the park. The smaller communities of Skookumchuck - 12km south and Wasa 16km further south are nearest the park. The larger communities are Cranbrook, 72 km south, and Kimberley, 60 km northeast, of Premier Lake on Highway 93/95.