Accessibility at the Lake

Accessibility at the Christina Lake Provincial Park

Our Christina Lake Provincial Park has recently become one of few BC Parks with access to a Mobi-Mat, a specialized floating chair, and accessible parking spaces. These features are wonderful additions for those who require them, but also are intended to be a reflection of the community’s strength when we work together. The lake is for everybody, and the reminder these features serve of this is among their best qualities. Happy trails, everyone!

Mobi-Mat

A 92 foot long Mobi-Mat is made of a tough material that allows wheelchair access to the water. the mat is set up at the far left of the beach and is out between May and September depending on water levels.

Floating Chair

The most recent addition to our accessibility options, the floating chair is available for anyone who has a support person with them. A waiver is issued at the Christina Lake Welcome Center through Tourism, who will also assist on site at the park to unlock and set up the chair. A life jacket can be provided and is mandatory for use. To ensure regulation and security of the equipment, we ask that a card is left with Tourism as collateral, which will be returned once the chair is put away. 

Parking at the Provincial Park

Designated accessibility parking is available near the washrooms/change rooms for better access to the lake.

Accessing the Trans Canada Trail

There are two staging areas for the Trans Canada which are the most ideal for accessibility parking, making it easier to enjoy the popular Christina Lake sights along the trail.

Santa Rosa Staging Area

Across the highway from the Welcome Center is Santa Rosa road. The staging area is located up the mountain, just before the pavement ends on the left hand side. This section of the trail brings you to a lookout over the Lake, and is available for all to enjoy! You can get the directions here.

Hwy 395 Staging Area

Following the 395 just past the Cascade Falls will lead you to the staging area that brings you closest to the grand trestle bridge. Its a view perfect for an evening walk, which you can find here.

For further reading on accessibility at Christina Lake visit: BC Parks Blog

Ritchie Beach

Ritchie beach is located at the end of Ritchie Road, coming off of Johnson Road, also off of Hwy #3.   Ritchie Beach is a small, sandy, and secluded beach with deeper swimming water, and the perfect sunset scenery.

Kingsley Beach

Kingsley beach is a historical area, at the end of Kingsley Road, just off of Hwy #3, once housing the original Christina Lake Motel and Restaurant and  Dance Pavilion, a popular summer retreat spot in the 1900’s which brought in several visitors from all over the Boundary and the Kootenays for live music and dancing.  Now a part of our rich history, bringing generations of families here to relive their summertime memories and create new ones.

Christina Creek

Christina Creek makes for a nice swim spot; meander along Christina Creek Trail, with shady areas, a great escape on those hot summer days with beautiful scenic views , immersed among the tall ponderosa pines and the mountains opening up to the valley a wonderful area to swim, float, kayak or canoe and connect with nature.

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.