Paul Lake Provincial Park

British Columbia


On the often-hot summer days, the beach at Paul Lake Provincial Park beckons and you may spot falcons and coyotes. There is a 20km mountain-biking loop and campsites. It's 24km northeast of Kamloops, via Hwy 5.


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