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Norbury Lake Provincial Park

Norbury Lake

BC Parks
kootenays · British Columbia

what to expect

The Steeples, a distinctive feature of the Hughes Range of the Rocky Mountains, stands clear against the sky to the east of this lightly wooded area.

Just south of Fort Steele, the park encompasses Peckham’s Lake and fronts on Norbury Lake. Beach areas, water sports and pleasant walking trails. Rainbow trout in Peckham’s Lake.

Power boats are prohibited. The Kootenay Fish Hatchery at Wardner is a short distance away.

the basics

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Drive from Calgary
195 km
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Drive from Edmonton
466 km
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Drive from Vancouver
553 km
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what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

This list adapts to Norbury Lake. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Norbury Lake

can dogs camp at Norbury Lake?
Yes. Norbury Lake Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does Norbury Lake have electric hookups?
No. Norbury Lake Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is Norbury Lake from Calgary?
Norbury Lake Provincial Park is 195 km from Calgary. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
do you need reservations at Norbury Lake?
Yes. Norbury Lake Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Norbury Lake.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from BC Parks + open sources

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