Logan Lake

History

Traditionally a company town, Logan Lake has developed into a dynamic, growing community.

The history of the Highland Valley dates back to 1871 when mining prospectors were common to the area. In 1970, the mining companies, to develop an organized town for the mineworkers and their families, initiated the construction of housing and support facilities.

In November 1970, the Village of Logan Lake was incorporated. For the next decade the Village developed quickly; by 1981 there were 2,637 residents, 1,015 dwellings, schools, a shopping mall, a recreation centre and a number of other services. In June 1983 Logan Lake was incorporated into a District Municipality.

The recession in the 1980s saw an outflow of residents from Logan Lake, resulting in vacant housing stock. The District of Logan Lake was very sucessful in an advertising campaign in th late 80s that drew many people from the Lower Mainland. The current population is estimated at approximately 2300.

Location

Logan Lake is situated in the heart of the Highland Valley, 60 kilometres south of Kamloops via the Coquihalla Highway on Highway 97D, and 47 kilometres northwest of Merritt via Highway 97C.

Logan Lake sits at an elevation of 1067 metres (3500 feet). In the summer, enjoy warm days and cool nights. During the winter months, expect a fair amount of snow (an average of 4 feet) and a lot of sunshine- excellent for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Places to See

• Logan Lake Recreation Centre
  
  The Recreation Centre is the hub for community activities, and includes an ice arena, curling rink, and weight room. Celebrate an event, host a tournament, or hold a meeting! Very competitive rates are offered.
  
  The Recreation Centre can be found in the middle of the city, just a short walking distance to the downtown commercial area, where a variety of stores and shops are located. In the summer and fall you can also stroll along the beautiful, wandering forest trail or take the paved walkway that follows the shore of Logan Lake to the municipal campground.

Things to Do

• Fishing!
  
  The beautiful Highland Valley is renowned for its excellent fishing. The lakes of the area are teeming with fish and are considered to have some of the best fishing in the province. With over 30 lakes in the immediate area, the wide variety makes it easy to find at least one that suits your individual desires. Most of the lakes offer camping facilities, and some of the larger lakes have commercial resorts that offer cabins and boat rentals. Some of the most popular lakes in the area are Paska, Tunkwa, Lac Le Jeune, Stake Lake, Leighton, Mamit and of course, Logan Lake.
  
  
• Camping!
  
  Logan Lake Municipal Campground is located 1 kilometre from the business core and half a kilometre from Meadow Creek Golf Course. The campground offers 34 powers sites, showers, central water, a boat launch, and a 21 metre dock.
  
  
• Golfing!
  
  The Meadow Creek Golf Club, situated on the gently rolling hills just east of Logan Lake, is a challenging 9-hole golf course that complements an array of sporting facilities that can be found in the region.
  
  
• Land Sports!
  
  Ball Diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields, a curling rink, and an ice arena all provide competitive sporting facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts can also take advantage of mountain biking, hiking, dirt biking, ATV's and horseback riding on the many trails used for winter recreation.
  
  
• Skiing!
  
  The dry snow and open spaces make Logan Lake a cross-country skier's dream. The Logan Lake Ski Trail system is one of the best in the province, with the trails beginning within the community and extending out into the surrounding wilderness. The trails range in distance from less than a kilometre to six kilometres, and when combined, offer over 36 kilometres, with two of those lit for night skiing. The degree of difficulty on these trails can accommodate every caliber of skier from beginners to experts, with trails groomed for skate and classic skiing.
  
  
• Snowmobiling!
  
  Snowmobiling is another popular activity that attracts enthusiasts from all over the region. The crown land surrounding the community is open to all snowmobilers and offers hundreds of square kilometres for exploration. The main unloading and loading zone is situated just before the Tunkwa Lake road.

Events

• Logan Lake Polar Carnival
  
  The annual Polar Carnival features a pancake breakfast, races, games, and more!
  
  
• Canada Day Celebrations
  
  Come out on Canada Day each year to enjoy a parade, a cake-cutting, a scavenger hunt, a slow pitch tournament, and fireworks!
  
  
• Little Britches Rodeo
  
  Held every July, the Little Britches Rodeo features goat tying, stake races, barrel racing, pole bending, steer dobbling, calf tying, breakaway roping, dummy roping, and steer riding!
  
  
• Miniature Air Show
  
  The annual Miniature Air Show at Morrison Ranch Field features over 40 large scale radio-controlled aircraft, and is open to all model airplane enthusiasts throughout the Pacfic Northwest.

Notable Comments

• "I like Logan Lake!"
  
  - Delores Clayburn, an enthusiastic eight-year old from Kamloops

Contact Information

District of Logan Lake

P.O. Box 190
Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0

Phone: 250-523-6225
E-mail: districtofloganlake@ocis.net
Website: http://www.loganlake.ca

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association

1332 Water Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P4

Phone: 250-860-5999
Toll-Free: 1-800-567-2275
Fax: 250-860-9993
E-mail: info@totabc.com
Website: http://www.totabc.com