Cranbrook, BC : Norbury Lake Provincial Park
East Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada
( camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching )

Norbury Lake Provincial Park is a recreation destination located southeast of the community of Cranbrook, BC in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The park fronts two lakes and is, both, a campground and day use park provided great views of the Steeples Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Norbury Provincial Park is 97 hectares and is situated on the shores of Norbury Lake. North of Norbury Lake is Peckham's Lake. Both fall within park boundaries. The entire park was established to protect the wildlife and sensitive habitat of the area and around the lakes.

The park is home to many eco systems. Near Peckham's Lake the tree cover mostly consists of western larch and lodgepole pine trees. The ground cover is decorated with thimbleberry and chokeberry bushes. Wildlife visiting the park include elk, deer, bear and bighorn sheep.

Some of the activities enjoyed on the lake and in the park include water skiing, hiking, walking, suntanning, walking trails, sightseeing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating and birdwatching.

There are two walking trails in Norbury Lake Provincial Park. One short loop trail connects the campground to the shores of Norbury Lake. Another trail connects the campground to the picnic area on Peckham's Lake and a roof top boat launch. This trail provides an opportunity to view some of the protected habitat in the park.

The campground in the park is a small one with 48 campsites. Each campsite enjoys picnic tables and a fire pit. There are pit toilets in the campground. However there are no sani station or showers.

The campground connects to the sandy beach and day use area via a short walking trail. The day use area includes a large floating pier, sandy beach, pit toilets, roof top boat launch and picnic tables hidden in trees and some out in the open exposed to the sun. No motorized boats permitted on lake.

How to Get to Norbury Lake Provincial Park:

Travel to the community of Cranbrook BC. From the community continue traveling north on Highway #3/95. Just outside of the community take a right on Highway #93/95 towards Fort Steele Heritage Town. It is 16 kilometres northeast of Cranbrook. 300 metres past the Fort Steele Heritage Town take a right on the Wardner Fort Steele Road. Continue down the road for about 15 kilometres to the entrance to the park. There is plenty of roads signs directing you to the park along the way.