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'''Jewel Lake Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]].This park offers all of the ingredients wanted for camping in a wilderness setting. The lake is approximately 3 km long and fly fishing for rainbow trout is a very popular activity. |
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| name = Jewel Lake Provincial Park |
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| map = British Columbia |
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| map_caption = Map of British Columbia |
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| location = Jewel Lake, [[British Columbia]], Canada |
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| nearest_city = [[Greenwood, British Columbia|Greenwood, BC]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|49|10|55|N|118|36|12|W|display=inline}} |
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| area = 49 ha. (0.49 km²) |
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| established = October 22, 1981 |
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| governing_body = [[BC Parks]] |
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|website={{Official URL}}}} |
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{{For|the lake in California|Jewel Lake}} |
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Jewel Lake Resort is located on the south end of the lake and can provide you with basic essentials and boat rentals. There is a maximum 10 hp. boating restriction on the lake. Car-top boat-launching facilities are available in the park. Park size - 49 hectares. |
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Jewel Lake Resort is a "jewel" in the historic Greenwood Mining District of Greenwood, BC. Jewel Lake is home to the world record rainbow trout. The resort offers accommodations in summer cabins and a campground with fire pits, firewood, picnic tables, flush toilets and privies. Resort amenities include a tackle house, boat rentals and a cafe. There are variety of activities such as fishing, boating, wildlife trails, biking and hiking. |
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'''Jewel Lake Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] bordering the northwestern end of Jewel Lake in the [[Boundary Country|Boundary]] region of south central [[British Columbia]].<ref>{{BCGNIS|10115|Jewel Lake (lake)}}<br />{{BCGNIS|27784| Jewel Lake Park (provincial park)}}</ref> The park, via [[British Columbia Highway 3|BC Highway 3]] and Jewel Lake Rd, is about {{convert|14|km|mi}} northeast of [[Greenwood, British Columbia|Greenwood]] and {{convert|48|km|mi}} northwest of [[Grand Forks, British Columbia|Grand Forks]] |
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==Fishing== |
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The lake is approximately 3 km long and fly fishing for rainbow trout is a very popular activity. The lake is stocked with both brook trout and rainbow trout from the Summerland Trout Hatchery. Boats are restricted to 10 horsepower. Jewel Lake Resort is located on the south end of the lake and can provide you with basic essentials and boat rentals. There is ice-fishing allowed on Jewel Lake. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. |
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==Name origin== |
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Long Lake, the original name, was first mentioned in 1895 regarding mining claims. In 1898, Randolph Stuart obtained a crown grant for land on the south and west sides of the lake. The next year, British aristocratic Arthur Norris Pelly bought some of this land, which he subdivided to create the Long Lake townsite, but the place amounted to little. Mount Pelly, east of the lake, bears his name. In the mid-1920s, Jewel Lake became the rename. The official adoption of this name occurred in the 1950s, as did the rename of Granite Creek to Jewel Creek.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boundarycreektimes.com/community/place-names-jewel-lake-jacksonville-jerrams | title=Boundary Creek Times, 23 Apr 2018 | website=www.boundarycreektimes.com| date=23 April 2018 }}</ref> |
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Car-top boat-launching facilities are available in the park. There is a gravel parking lot that will accommodate approximately 10 vehicles. Below the parking area, the road does continue to the lake but ends in a steep drop off (too steep for a trailer) with no parking and a small turn around area too small for vehicles towing a trailer. It's best to park above or back down the road to drop off a boat. There is a pit toilet located at the parking area. Boats are restricted to 10 horsepower. |
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==Physiography and aquatic life== |
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==Campfires== |
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The lake is about {{convert|3|km|mi}} long and {{convert|300|m|yd}} across. Stretching in a north-easterly direction, mountain ridges border the lake. The shoreline shallows drop off quickly to deep water, which is clear and of relatively good quality. Comfortable swimming temperatures exist by early July. Jewel Creek at the south end forms the outflow.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=14 (10)}} The outlet provided sufficient spawning habitat to maintain fish stock. Historic claims of catching world record [[rainbow trout]] have lacked substantive proof.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=15 (11)}} |
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While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood.Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. Limited burning hours or campfire bans may be implemented. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don't gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil. |
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==Recreational reserve at the north end== |
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==Picnic Areas== |
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Established in 1949, and extended in 1971 to encompass {{convert|49|ha|acre}},{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=8 (4)}} the reserve comprised some old forest service toilets, tables and rock fire circles. May to June and the early fall months were the peak camping and fishing periods, inflicting a degree of damage upon the environment.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=7 (3)}} A dual lane road provided paved access almost to the reserve, beyond which was a single lane gravel road.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=10 (6)}} |
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This park has a day-use/picnic area with a gravel parking lot large enough for about 15 vehicles. It is approximately 100m down a wide, gently sloping path to the small, secluded beach of sand and grass. Two pit toilets are located just above the beach. There are five picnic tables and two freestanding BBQs on the beach that is surrounded by thick cedar/hemlock forest. There is a beautiful view down the lake from this serene, private spot. |
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==Earlier private development at the south end== |
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==Vehicle Accesible Camping== |
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By the 1970s, the south end of the lake was already privately developed, but a public boat launch existed. Jewel Lake Resorts Ltd. offered camping and day use facilities along with boat and cottage rentals.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=5 (1)}} The only suitable swimming beaches on the lake were in private hands.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=7 (3)}} Negotiations for a land exchange were conducted to provide beach access and a picnic area. The resort (essentially a fishing lodge), which was unable to satisfy camping and day use demands, welcomed the park creation.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=10 (6)}} Due east was the Jewel Lake Gold Mines, which finally closed in the 1930s. Up the slope were collapsed buildings, rail lines, and mine shafts. Tailings piled near the shoreline{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=15 (11)}} would require removal to prevent polluting the lake, prior to replacing with clean sand to create a beach.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=17 (13)}}<ref>{{cite web|author1=Church, B.N. |author2=Winsby, J. |url=https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/doc/10.1.1.176.5946| title=Dentonia Mine, Jewel Lake Area | id={{CiteSeerX|10.1.1.176.5946}}}}</ref> |
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This park offers an old-fashioned camping experience in a natural setting with 26 vehicle accessible campsites, including 3 double sites, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. The operator maintains the campground from May 18 to Sept 3. The gate is closed during the off season. The majority of sites are small and private, enclosed by a thick forest of young hemlock and Douglas fir with a mature birch and larch towering above. The sites are not appropriate for 5th wheel trailers and other large RVs. There is a self-registration vault where campers can deposit their fee if no staff is present. Greenwood, 12 km from the park, provides the nearest community services. |
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==Park creation proposal== |
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Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $15.00 per party / night |
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[[Christina Lake (British Columbia)|Christina Lake]] is the nearest major lake in the region. By the 1970s, this lake was highly developed and intensively used for swimming, power boating and water skiing.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=5 (1)}} Greenwood–[[Midway, British Columbia|Midway]] residents needed picnicking and swimming facilities within reasonable day use distance.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=10 (6)}} Competing interests prevented an option to create a park enlarged beyond the reserve boundaries.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=8 (4)}} To address environmental damage at the north end, there needed to be designated campsites, proper toilets, garbage facilities, tables, fireplaces,{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=17 (14)}} and improved vehicle access.{{sfn|Hanry|1980|p=19 (16)}} |
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BC Senior's Rate (Shoulder Season only): $7.50 per senior's couple/night |
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==Park profile== |
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Established in 1981, the {{convert|49|ha|acre|adj=on}} park comprises the same footprint as the prior reserve. The two-way road from {{convert|1.5|km|mi|1}} outside the entrance to within the park is gravel. Unrestricted public access is May–September. Quality Recreation Ltd is the private operator contracted to manage the amenity.<ref name=BCPk>{{Cite web | url=https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/jewel_lk/#VehicleAccessibleCamping | title=Jewel Lake Provincial Park | website=www.bcparks.ca}}</ref> |
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Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. |
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Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears. |
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==Park facilities== |
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The resort at the south end of the lake, operated by [[Jim Harrison (ice hockey)|Jim Harrison]], offers boat rentals, meals,<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.ourbc.com/discover_bc/provincial_parks/jewel_lake/jewel_lake.htm | title=Jewel Lake | website=www.ourbc.com}}</ref> and basic essentials. The park itself provides a traditional camping experience in a natural setting with 26 vehicle accessible campsites. A hand pump supplies water, which displays a permanent "boil water advisory" warning. Only pit toilets exist. For day users, a 15-vehicle parking lot serves a secluded beach, which has five picnic tables and two freestanding barbecues.<ref name="BCPk" /> |
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==Recreational activities== |
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The Summerland Trout Hatchery stocks the lake with both [[brook trout]] and rainbow trout. [[Fly fishing]] is popular and in winter [[ice fishing]] is permitted. Canoeing and kayaking are common. Car-top boat-launching facilities are available. However, boats are restricted to 10 horsepower.<ref name="BCPk" /> |
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==Footnotes== |
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==References== |
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*{{cite web | url=https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/jewel_lk/ |last=Hanry |first=M.R. |title=Jewel Lake Provincial Park, Master Plan | year=1980 | website=www.bcparks.ca}} |
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[[Category:Boundary Country]] |
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[[Category:1981 establishments in British Columbia]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1949]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 20 August 2023
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  Map of British Columbia | |
| Location | Jewel Lake, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Greenwood, BC |
| Coordinates | 49°10′55″N 118°36′12″W / 49.18194°N 118.60333°W |
| Area | 49 ha. (0.49 km²) |
| Established | October 22, 1981 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | bcparks |
Jewel Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park bordering the northwestern end of Jewel Lake in the Boundary region of south central British Columbia.[1] The park, via BC Highway 3 and Jewel Lake Rd, is about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) northeast of Greenwood and 48 kilometres (30 mi) northwest of Grand Forks
Name origin[edit]
Long Lake, the original name, was first mentioned in 1895 regarding mining claims. In 1898, Randolph Stuart obtained a crown grant for land on the south and west sides of the lake. The next year, British aristocratic Arthur Norris Pelly bought some of this land, which he subdivided to create the Long Lake townsite, but the place amounted to little. Mount Pelly, east of the lake, bears his name. In the mid-1920s, Jewel Lake became the rename. The official adoption of this name occurred in the 1950s, as did the rename of Granite Creek to Jewel Creek.[2]
Physiography and aquatic life[edit]
The lake is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) long and 300 metres (330 yd) across. Stretching in a north-easterly direction, mountain ridges border the lake. The shoreline shallows drop off quickly to deep water, which is clear and of relatively good quality. Comfortable swimming temperatures exist by early July. Jewel Creek at the south end forms the outflow.[3] The outlet provided sufficient spawning habitat to maintain fish stock. Historic claims of catching world record rainbow trout have lacked substantive proof.[4]
Recreational reserve at the north end[edit]
Established in 1949, and extended in 1971 to encompass 49 hectares (120 acres),[5] the reserve comprised some old forest service toilets, tables and rock fire circles. May to June and the early fall months were the peak camping and fishing periods, inflicting a degree of damage upon the environment.[6] A dual lane road provided paved access almost to the reserve, beyond which was a single lane gravel road.[7]
Earlier private development at the south end[edit]
By the 1970s, the south end of the lake was already privately developed, but a public boat launch existed. Jewel Lake Resorts Ltd. offered camping and day use facilities along with boat and cottage rentals.[8] The only suitable swimming beaches on the lake were in private hands.[6] Negotiations for a land exchange were conducted to provide beach access and a picnic area. The resort (essentially a fishing lodge), which was unable to satisfy camping and day use demands, welcomed the park creation.[7] Due east was the Jewel Lake Gold Mines, which finally closed in the 1930s. Up the slope were collapsed buildings, rail lines, and mine shafts. Tailings piled near the shoreline[4] would require removal to prevent polluting the lake, prior to replacing with clean sand to create a beach.[9][10]
Park creation proposal[edit]
Christina Lake is the nearest major lake in the region. By the 1970s, this lake was highly developed and intensively used for swimming, power boating and water skiing.[8] Greenwood–Midway residents needed picnicking and swimming facilities within reasonable day use distance.[7] Competing interests prevented an option to create a park enlarged beyond the reserve boundaries.[5] To address environmental damage at the north end, there needed to be designated campsites, proper toilets, garbage facilities, tables, fireplaces,[11] and improved vehicle access.[12]
Park profile[edit]
Established in 1981, the 49-hectare (120-acre) park comprises the same footprint as the prior reserve. The two-way road from 1.5 kilometres (0.9 mi) outside the entrance to within the park is gravel. Unrestricted public access is May–September. Quality Recreation Ltd is the private operator contracted to manage the amenity.[13]
Park facilities[edit]
The resort at the south end of the lake, operated by Jim Harrison, offers boat rentals, meals,[14] and basic essentials. The park itself provides a traditional camping experience in a natural setting with 26 vehicle accessible campsites. A hand pump supplies water, which displays a permanent "boil water advisory" warning. Only pit toilets exist. For day users, a 15-vehicle parking lot serves a secluded beach, which has five picnic tables and two freestanding barbecues.[13]
Recreational activities[edit]
The Summerland Trout Hatchery stocks the lake with both brook trout and rainbow trout. Fly fishing is popular and in winter ice fishing is permitted. Canoeing and kayaking are common. Car-top boat-launching facilities are available. However, boats are restricted to 10 horsepower.[13]
Footnotes[edit]
- ^ "Jewel Lake (lake)". BC Geographical Names.
"Jewel Lake Park (provincial park)". BC Geographical Names. - ^ "Boundary Creek Times, 23 Apr 2018". www.boundarycreektimes.com. 23 April 2018.
- ^ Hanry 1980, p. 14 (10).
- ^ a b Hanry 1980, p. 15 (11).
- ^ a b Hanry 1980, p. 8 (4).
- ^ a b Hanry 1980, p. 7 (3).
- ^ a b c Hanry 1980, p. 10 (6).
- ^ a b Hanry 1980, p. 5 (1).
- ^ Hanry 1980, p. 17 (13).
- ^ Church, B.N.; Winsby, J. "Dentonia Mine, Jewel Lake Area". CiteSeerx: 10.1.1.176.5946.
- ^ Hanry 1980, p. 17 (14).
- ^ Hanry 1980, p. 19 (16).
- ^ a b c "Jewel Lake Provincial Park". www.bcparks.ca.
- ^ "Jewel Lake". www.ourbc.com.
References[edit]
- Hanry, M.R. (1980). "Jewel Lake Provincial Park, Master Plan". www.bcparks.ca.
