On a hot summer morning there was smoke in town, but the smoke forecast maps showed clear skies towards Merritt so I drove down Highway 5A past Stump Lake and then up to Peterhope Lake.

A paddle around the whole lakeshore took about 90 minutes, including the lagoon channel and hidden lake off the southwest corner of the lake.   A few images are shared here.    Click an image for a lightbox view and a caption.

in the lagoon channel

on the hidden lake

bladderwort

Note that the bladderwort in flower is a carniverous plant, trapping insects in bladders for later consumption.

Peterhope Lake is a favorite, one we paddle every year.    A great spot to visit.