On a sunny September morning I launched my kayak onto McGillivray Lake and paddled the shoreline.

The best boat launch is at the McGillivray Lake Outpost.    From the Village of Sun Peaks, take Sun Peaks Road to the gravel McGillivary Forest Service Road.    Continue for 6 km to the signed turn to the lake.   A paddle around the lake is about 4.5 km.     There are several shallow bays and 3 islands to explore.

On this day there was no one on the lake.     I spotted an osprey, and eagle. a loon, and several ducks, but otherwise all was quiet.    A few images are shared here.    Click an image for a lightbox view and a caption.

north end of McGillivray Lake

small island on McGillivray Lake

two McGillivray Lake islands

McGillivray Lake map

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