General Description: Murtle Lake is found in Well’s Gray Provincial Park. Access is by vehicle, 27km up a gravel road from Blue River, off Hwy 5. One cartable mostly-downhill portage into a lovely subalpine lake with many camping opportunities on long sandy beaches. The lake is usually about 3km wide with 2 arms each approximately 20km long. We had volatile weather with decent chop and incredible summer thunderstorms rolling through in the late afternoons. Campsites vary from long sandy stretches of beach to small, private sites along the lake edge. There are hiking opportunities and yes, still opportunities to schlep a canoe through the forest (portage) for those who need to suffer a little. Bring your fishing gear and enjoy!

Official Website: Wells Gray Provincial Park: Murtle Lake

Canoeing Distance: you choose

Portage Distance: 2.5km each way into Murtle Lake

Difficulty: Beginner

Toilets: Yes.

Canoe Rental: You can rent canoes and carts from Blue River Campground.