Top 10 Lakes around Area B (Cayoosh/Pavilion)

Mount Matier is the highest peak in the Joffre Group Range in the Coast Mountains. The Matier Glacier lies in the cirque of the mountain range and slopes northward. Meltwater from the Matier Glacier feeds the three Joffre Lakes. Due to climate change, the Matier Glacier is shrinking. On the Joffre Lakes Trail and at the three lakes, only the base of the glacier is visible. (Visit May 28, 2025)

Access to the Joffre Lakes Trail is located at the top of a pass. Joffre Creek drains west into the Lillooet River, while Cayoosh Creek flows east and empties into Duffey Lake, which drains into the Fraser River. During the summer months, you must register for the Joffre Lakes Trail free of charge – for information, see the following website: https://bcparks.ca/reservations/day-use-passes/#joffre-lakes Registration is required to ensure a manageable number of hikers in the park – a maximum of 500 people per day. The trail leads to the park's three lakes: Lower Lake, Middle Lake, and Upper Lake. The Lower Joffre Lake is just a few hundred meters from the parking lot. Joffre Lakes Park is known for its turquoise lakes and panoramic views of snow-capped peaks; the base of the Matier Glacier is visible. Below the Upper Joffre Lake, Holloway Falls plunge into the depths. The trail ends at Upper Joffre Lake, but it is possible to continue along the western shore to the Joffre Lakes Backcountry Campground and further to the southern end of the lake, where rushing streams carry the waters of the Matier Glacier. (Visit May 28, 2025)

To the south of Upper Joffre Lake lies the Joffre Lakes Backcountry Campground, with 26 gravel campsites. The trail to the campground runs along the western shore to the restroom facility. With some experience, you can continue to the southern tip of the lake, finding your way through the extensive talus field. The effort is worth it; above the lake, you have fantastic views of the base of the Matier Glacier and, to the north, the peaks of the Cayoosh Range. (Visit May 28, 2025) https://bcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park/#camping

Lower Joffre Lake is part of the Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Access to the Lake is via the Duffey Lake Road, BC Highway 99. The car park is located at the mountain pass (approx. 1,300 m) between the valleys of Cayoosh Creek and Joffre Creek. Joffre Lakes Park is a protected area, class A park, since 1996. Class A parks are dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments and are open to the public. (Visit June 4, 2018 & May 28, 2025) https://bcparks.ca/joffre-lakes-park/

Seton Lake or the Seton Lake Reservoir is part of BC Hydro's Bridge River Power Project. The entire complex consists of three dams and four hydroelectric power plants with a capacity of 492 MW or 6-8 percent of British Columbia's electricity supply. The Seton Dam was completed in 1956 and is the final phase of this power generation project with the Seton Powerhouse above the mouth of the Seton River into the Fraser River. (Visit June 4, 2018)

So beautiful there Canada, unforgettable!!!!!!!

The distinctive turquoise color of Lower Joffre Lake is due to the presence of finely ground rock particles, known as glacial flour, which are carried by glacier meltwater. These particles refract light in a way that gives water its bright, unique color.

It is a place where you can experience up close the majesty of Canada's glacial landscapes, with their unparalleled color and serene atmosphere.