The warmest tree-lined lake in Western Canada is only a 10-minute drive away! Bring your swimsuit and Sunscreen!
Christina Lake is just over Twenty-Five Kilometers squared and boasts some of the best water conditions for Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, and Powerboat Tubing!
In the summer, Christina Lake’s water temperature averages around 22 degrees Celsius (71F), making it the warmest tree-lined lake in Western Canada.
With multiple boat launches along the East side of the lake (ask us for directions), you can either bring your boat or give your details on renting a boat for an hour, the afternoon or the day, from the local marina or private rentals.
Please follow these rules when enjoying watersports:
- Watersports and boating are done at your own risk.
- Wear a life jacket while on board your boat and enjoy your watersports.
- In Canada, boat operators must have a valid boating license. Please click here for more information.
- Liquor and consumption on a boat are governed by the same liquor laws for drinking and driving in British Columbia.
- Good swimming ability is strongly suggested.
- Wear Sunscreen and a hat!
- Go boating with at least one passenger, and if you are enjoying any watersport activities, an experienced spotter is required.
- Pay attention to any signage about private property, safety, or other issues.
- Do not wear or take anything valuable.
- If you wear glasses (including sunglasses, consider eyeglass straps (also available from local retailers and gas stations in Grand Forks and Christina Lake).
- Bring your cell phone in an air-filled zip lock bag (so it floats) and secure it to your boat if you require assistance.
- Bring Photo Identification for all boat occupants (as the RCMP requires).
- Please observe your surroundings constantly.
- Wait until you are safely on shore (and have finished your watersports) before consuming alcohol or legal drugs.
- Please Check Local Lake Levels and Conditions