Norbury Lake Provincial Park
Norbury Lake Provincial Park (also known as Norbury Lake Park) is a 97-hectare (240-acre) provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. GeographyNorbury Lake Park covers an area of 97 hectares (240 acres)[1] and is located in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south of Fort Steele.[2] It is situated in the Rocky Mountain Trench, with views of the Hughes Range,[3] including The Steeples to the immediate east. The park includes two lakes: Peckham's Lake in the centre of the park, and Norbury Lake, whose northernmost section falls within the park boundary.[2] Both lakes were formerly known as Norbury Lake, in honour of F. Paget Norbury, a local resident who was a magistrate in Fort Steele in the late nineteenth century.[1][4] Peckham's Lake gained its name when Norbury sold the adjoining land to the Peckham family.[1] Flora and faunaTrees in the park include lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir, trembling aspen and western larch, with shrubs such as chokeberry, thimbleberry, willow.[1] Fauna in the park includes elk, bighorn sheep, deer and various squirrel species, including the Columbian ground squirrel. Peckham's Lake is known for its stock of rainbow trout.[1] FacilitiesThere is a campsite in the southern part of the park, which is open throughout the year,[1][2] with 46 camping spots.[5] Norbury Lake Park is used for many recreational activities, including cycling, fishing, hiking and swimming. There is a boat launch on Peckham's Lake for non-motorised craft, such as canoes.[1][3] Trails are marked through the park for hikers. There is also a picnic area.[1] References
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