The Joffre Lakes Group of peaks is one of Canada’s great mountaineering areas. Camping in the middle of the mountains will give you access to spectacular views and landscapes of glaciers, rocky ridges and steep mountain faces.
Country Code
+1
Language
French-English
Best time to visit
June to October
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Weather
Eeather is very unpredictable in this area, with sudden changes. You need to be prepared for anything!
Getting there
The Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is located about 3 hours by car from Vancouver. The trailhead is located off Highway 99, 21km east of Pemberton on the Duffey Lake Road. From Whistler, it is a 1,5-hour drive to the trail head. You can also take the daily Joffre Bus from Vancouver to the park
Bear in mind you need at least some previous rock climbing experience to climb in the Joffre Lakes Group, in a gym or outside. Also, you will need a fitness level for a minimum of 3 hours of moving and for at least an hour of hiking on uphill terrain
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