Elk Lakes (British Columbia)

Coordinates: 50°33′N 115°06′W / 50.550°N 115.100°W / 50.550; -115.100 Upper Elk Lake and Lower Elk Lake, collectively known as the Elk Lakes, are a pair of alpine lakes in southeastern British Columbia, Canada.

Upper Elk Lake is the headwaters of the Elk River. The lakes and their immediate surroundings accordingly mark the northernmost portion of the Elk Valley and are protected as Elk Lakes Provincial Park.

The Elk Lakes cabin, maintained by the Alpine Club of Canada, is located a short distance east of Lower Elk Lake.

  • "Upper Elk Lake". BC Geographical Names.
  • "Lower Elk Lake". BC Geographical Names.
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