Driving Directions:
- Take the road to Sun Peaks and pass the village, then turn onto Sun Peaks Road.
- The road becomes gravel and may be called the McGillivray Lake Road.
- Watch for signage. At about 5.7 km, turn left (east) to the McGillivray Lake Outpost.
Boat Launch
- A the McGillivray Lake Outpost there is a boat launch and parking.
- Another launch spot is at the McGillivray Lake Rec Site. This is a small site with limited parking and a hand launch.
Shoreline
- The shoreline is forested for most of the way around (5 km).
- There is one private cabin and a Rec Site on the western shoreline.
- Two larger islands give paddlers different route opportunities.
Pros
- A quiet lake in the backcountry.
Cons
- The road can be bumpy and muddy in the early season.
- A late ice-off date.
- the boat launch area can be busy at prime times.
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