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Notable lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia

Blue Lake

Blue Lake is a lake in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia.

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Blue Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Blue Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Blue Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.73642, -124.90579. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Blue Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Blue Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Blue Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Blue Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Blue Lake?

    Nearby: SS Valencia (fort, 10 km), Nitinat Lake (lake, 13 km), West Coast Trail (trek, 16 km), Pachena Point Lighthouse (beach, 18 km), Pachena Beach (beach, 21 km), Pachena Bay (beach, 22 km).

    Is Blue Lake worth visiting?

    Blue Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.