GLADSTONE (TEXAS CREEK) PROVINCIAL PARK

Texas point; also known as Gladstone Provincial Park and Campground. They have a nice public access beach area right on the lake. The beaches are more secluded, almost like you claim your own portion of the beach for your time there. On the south side of the beach, there are dog-friendly spots, which is good for the dog lovers.

CHRISTINA LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

*UPDATE*

The Provincial Park Beach is now wheelchair accessible thanks to our brand new mobility-mat! The mat has been rolled out and will be in place through to the end of September. The chair can be accessed during that time by visiting the Christina Lake Visitor Centre. To ensure the safety of the mobi-chair users a care aid must be in attendance and a life jacket worn. A waiver must be signed and a member of the tourism staff will accompany the user’s to the beach to assist with chair setup, a time for drop off determined.

Bring your family to the sunny Provincial Park Beach at the south end of Christina Lake where they can relax on the sand, picnic using the tables, and gaze out onto the calm blue waters. There’s plenty of sand and space along the beach to stretch out your towels, and the warm water invites swimming or just splashing around! There are washrooms and water on site, so you can stay for a while or stay all day.

This intimate provincial park features a big, beautiful beach that stretches almost a thousand feet along the shore. Picnic tables are handily located at the top of the sandy area next to a shady grove of trees. Pick your ideal location for enjoying the sun or hanging out in the shade.

The shallow water stretches out a good distance, with good wading and play areas for small children. Floats and paddleboards can be launched to explore the lake, or for taking a nice long float in the sunshine.

As seen from the south beach, Christina Lake gently folds into lush, forested slopes to the north. A slight bend in the lake means that less than half is seen, but this also creates the picturesque effect of overlapping hillsides fading into the distance. The continuing water invites exploration of the north end by boat and by hiking the Deer Point Trail.

Summer days means lots of sunshine and warm water for perfect family adventures at the Christina Lake Provincial Park Beach. Let loose your imagination on sand castles and moats,
or relax and soak up the sun; taking an occasional refreshing plunge into the clean waters to truly experience the magic of Christina Lake. This is our most accessible beach and features plenty of picnic tables, volleyball net, drinking fountain and flush toilets. Turn west off Highway #3 onto West Lake Drive then turn right at Park Road.

This is our most accessible beach and features plenty of picnic tables, volleyball net, drinking fountain and flush toilets. Turn west off Highway #3 onto West Lake Drive then turn right at Park Road.

TROY CREEK

A large popular site on the western shore. It is boat access only and has a beach, swimming, camping, and fishing.

TREADMILL CREEK

A large popular site on the western shore. It is boat access only and has a beach, swimming, camping, and fishing.

TRAPPER CREEK

This site can be accessed either by boat or from the Deer Point Trail. It is a small, semi-open site, nice for swimming, fishing, and hiking. Watch for poison ivy.

STARCHUCK BEACH

This boat access only recreational site has a large, popular beach area with camping, swimming, and fishing.

PARSON CREEK

Located on the western shore of the lake, this is a small, treed site. There is a nice beach with good fishing and swimming. It is boat access only.

OLE JOHNSON

A boat access site situated on a historic miner’s resort site. Try fishing for Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Bass, Whitefish, Burbot, and Carp.

AXEL JOHNSON

One of the many boat access recreational sites on Christina Lake. It is very popular with good swimming, camping, and fishing.

CHRISTINA LAKE COMMUNITY BALL DIAMOND

Catch a ball game at the baseball diamond located adjacent to the Community Hall at 90 Park Road. There are numerous games and tournaments throughout the summer. Pick a team and cheer them on. No game? You and your friends can practice.

Our baseball diamond was redeveloped in the Spring of 2009 with new bases, markings, scoreboards and painting. The park has covered stands, a concession, two dugouts, and lighting for night games. There is ample parking for players and spectators alike. Washrooms and a children’s play park are across the street.

MARTI’S PORTLY PENGUIN

CL GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT

Enjoy a meal or refreshment on the large patio overlooking the golf course. Open 11-7 early season and 8-8 after the May long weekend.

CHRISTINA LAKE MARINA GRILL

Outdoor Dining – Open May 15- Sept 15

Come and enjoy a Marina Burger on our water front patio.

Email: info(@christinalakemarina.com)

ARTS ON 3 GALLERY

Email: admin@christinalakearts.com

UPPER DEWDNEY TRAIL

This trail offers moderate biking and an easy hike. There are some great viewpoints overlooking the Kettle Valley and south into the USA. This historical trail is over 150 years old, being the original horse pack route through the region.

Distance: 4.6 km plus 2.3 km road in from Santa Rosa

Difficulty:

Hike: Easy

Bike: Moderate/Difficult

Elev. Change: 480 m

Uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding

Trail Head Access :

Take Santa Rosa Road off of Highway #3 and follow it for 24 km, reaching the parking area for the Christina Crest Trail. From there, take the middle road as it winds down and around right to the height of land. Follow until the road meets the gas line and a small parking area with a great view west. Hikers may prefer to access the trail at the 14 km point on Santa Rosa Rd. and ascend to the summit.

TEXAS CREEK TRAIL

A technical single-track that follows along the creek and joins a fire access road. Use this trail as the start to the Deer Point/ Troy Creek trail. An easy and scenic hike.

Distance : 2 km

Difficulty : Hike: Easy

Bike: Moderate

Time : Hike: 30 min

Uses : Hiking & Biking

Trail Head Access :

Take Highway #3 to the East Lake Drive turn off and follow until you come to the bridge, park in the area immediately past. Look for a trail on the north side of the creek. Follow the trail to the footbridge over Texas Point, turn left to the junction of the Deer Point and Mt. Gladstone trails or explore some of the many deer trails that transect the area.

FIFE TO SANTA ROSA

This stretch gives you the same panoramic views as the previous, with the entrance off Fife Road. After a short walk though the trees, the trail opens to a gully where Sutherland creek flows beneath. At a moderate pace, the first viewpoint is roughly twenty-five minutes in with two more vantage points not much further on. From here you can see the south end of the lake and Christina Lake village, and well up the highway to the south. Bring your camera!

Drive up Fife Road to the Trans Canada Trail crossing, which you’ll find just around the bend from an old log barn, and land marked by the original Fife station building to your left. Enter the trail through the gates to the right (south).

CHRISTINA LAKE COMMUNITY NATURE PARK

Nestled in the south east corner of the lake just off Highway #3, our Community Nature Park offers year round sanctuary. It is the perfect place to take a quiet stroll with the family, a short bike ride, or enjoy an leisurely summer afternoon with a picnic. Fall brings a festival of colors with the autumn foliage while in winter months, the park is ideal for easy snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Picnic tables are situated throughout the park, allowing a reprieve with views of the lake.

The park provides a variety of sights along its collection of trails, named after the many birds found in the area. Explore the scenic shoreline along Sandpiper, the meadows of Kildeer and Towhee, or the wooded areas of Kingfisher or Woodpecker. Take a walk along Eagle Trail where Sutherland Creek has been refurbished to encourage kokanee spawning with plantings along its banks to provide shade and purposefully placed logs to create spawning beds. Watch closely and you may spot a turtle or two sunning on the logs at the mouth of the creek. Blue Heron trail follows Christina Creek where you will find a large and very active beaver lodge.

The trails in the park reveal abundant bird life, whitetail deer, rabbits, squirrels, and even a giant anthill or two. You will see assorted ducks, otter at play, beaver if you’re quick, heron if you’re quiet, and the very familiar Canada geese. Please obey the leash bylaws while in our park. The wildlife is not for “fido” to chase.

The result of 15 years of community support and effort has realized our vision of a Community Park with walking trails, a visitor and art centre and much more. The new Christina Lake Living Arts Centre is home to the Chamber of Commerce, the tourist info centre, and the Christina Lake Stewardship offices. There is also a coffee and gift shop, Living Machine Waste water treatment plant and studio space for the Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society including a hot shop for glass blowing.

Deer Point & Troy Creek Trail

Description :

A beautiful trail to the head of the lake where huge cedar trees and a sandy beach await you. The trail starts out steep but levels off and rolls gently up and down along the shoreline to Deer Point.

Distance : 10 km (one way)

Difficulty : Hike: Moderate

Bike: Moderate-Difficult

(Some narrow sections with drop-offs)

Time : Hike: 6 hours to the lake head

Bike: 2 1/2 hours to lake head

Ascent : 200 m.

Uses : Hiking & Biking

Trail Head Access :

The trailhead is located between the boat parking area, off East Lake Drive and the provincial campground at Texas Creek. Signs and a comments box mark the trailhead at the rear of the parking area.

At 8km take the Troy Creek trail to get to the head of the lake or descend to Deer Point camping area on the lake.

Click here for a map of the Christina Lake Community Nature park.

CHRISTINA CREST TRAIL

This is one of the few trails in this region located in an alpine setting. It follows the ridge line from the Santa Rosa summit to Mt. St. Thomas and is a multi-day hike or a long day biking. Be prepared for a rugged backcountry experience and bring water as none is available along route. This trail boasts alpine meadows and rock bluffs with panoramic views in all directions, including spectacular views of Christina Lake and Big Sheep Creek valleys. It often has windfall and is remote. The trail can have snow on it well into July. Check with WildWays for trail conditions.

For a day trip, pack a lunch and enjoy a pleasant hike about an hour’s trek to the first meadow, allowing a spectacular view over multiple mountain ranges the south. The trail follows a moderate grade uphill and is a bit scrambly in places due to loose material, but fairly easy. The Santa Rosa drive has many scenic spots looking out over the Kettle River and valleys along the way.

Starts at 1620 m elevation to max height of 2080 m. Various ups and downs in between.

Distance: 14.6 km to top of Mt. St Thomas

Difficulty: Hike: Moderate – Difficult (remote)

Bike: Difficult

Time: Hike: 2 days

Bike: a long day

Snowshoeing/Ski-touring (2 days)

Elev. Change: 550 m

Uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Snowshoeing, Skiing

Trail Head Access :

Follow Santa Rosa Road (off of Highway #3) 24 km to parking area across from the trailhead. The trail leads along the height of land and there are some good camping spots along the way. Once at Mt. St. Thomas (16 km) take the left fork to descend via Vertical Smile trail to Fife Road or go right and descend a short steep trail leading to Bonanza Creek FSR, which takes you to Highway #3. Be aware that Santa Rosa is an active logging area, so be prepared to yield to logging trucks. Four wheel drive vehicles are recommended.

CHRISTINA CREEK TRAIL

This trail follows along the shores of Christina Creek, the only outflow of Christina Lake. It covers a short distance making it accessible to most ages and abilities. In places the trail dips down offering access to sandbars and pools along the creek. There is ample opportunity to view the abundant wildlife. Keep an eye out for beavers, muskrats, and a large variety of birds. Watch for poison ivy along the creek.

Distance: 2 km

Difficulty: Hike: Easy – Moderate

Suitable for almost all ages and abilities

Time: Hike: 45 minutes

Elev. Change: 55 m

Uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Fishing, Horseback Riding

Trail Head Access :

Just north of the Highway #3 Bridge over Christina Creek there is a turn off to the right and a small parking area. Follow on foot for 50 m, the trail dips down to the right. At km 1.5 the trail climbs the bank and then turns left, avoiding private property at the fenced section. Go downhill for .7 km and look for a small road on the left leading gently downhill. Follow this road and look for a trail on your right. This trail joins another small road leading back to the parking area.