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Must-see lake · Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia

Gates Lake

Gates Lake is a lake in Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia.

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Gates Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Gates Lake

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Gates Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.47727, -122.62264. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gates Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Gates Lake yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Gates Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Gates Lake?

    Nearby: Birkenhead Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Cirque Peak (viewpoint, 9 km), Mount Marriott (viewpoint, 10 km), Cayoosh Mountain (viewpoint, 14 km), Sun God Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park (lake, 17 km).

    Is Gates Lake worth visiting?

    Gates Lake is listed as a must-see lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.