Leighton Lake Tunkwa Provincial Park, BC
Rustic log fence at the edge of Leighton Lake at dusk

Gallery

The lake, unfiltered

Every photo below was taken right here at Leighton.

Sunset over Leighton Lake with golden light reflecting off calm water and a boat resting on the grassy shoreline
Golden hour from the grassy shoreline — the kind of sunset Leighton is famous for.
Canoe resting on the shore of Leighton Lake at dusk with an orange sunset reflected in the still water
Boats put to bed as the last light drains out of the sky.
Rustic log fence at the edge of Leighton Lake at dusk beneath a pine bough, with hills silhouetted across the water
Blue hour by the old log fence at the water’s edge.
Two Canada geese swimming on the bright blue water of Leighton Lake, framed by tall spruce trees
A pair of Canada geese cruising the bay on a bluebird spring day.
Two anglers fishing from a small aluminum boat on calm water under a moody grey sky at Leighton Lake
Still water, bent rods — chasing Kamloops rainbows under a moody sky.
Campfire burning in a metal fire ring beside Leighton Lake at sunset, with firewood in a wheelbarrow nearby
Evening ritual: a crackling fire with the sunset spilling across the lake.
Chipmunk perched on a weathered stump beside a picnic table at a Leighton Lake campsite
A campsite regular stops by to inspect the picnic table.
Quiet paved road into the Leighton Lake camping area, lined with aspen and spruce trees
The quiet paved road that winds into the camping areas.
Two cyclists riding a grassy lakeside trail at Leighton Lake with rolling hills in the distance
Rolling the grassland trails that loop around the lake.
Handlebars of a bike beside an interpretive sign overlooking Leighton Lake as the sun sets
Pausing an evening ride to watch the sun drop behind the hills.
Sunny meadow of yellow wildflowers at the edge of the forest near Leighton Lake under a blue sky
High-summer wildflowers along the meadow fringe.
Winding creek through a bright green wetland meadow near Leighton Lake with spruce forest behind
Wetland meadows feed the lake — and the wildlife that calls it home.
Young green forest regrowing beneath standing silver snags near Leighton Lake on a partly cloudy day
The plateau forest renewing itself — green regrowth under silver snags.
Snow-dusted spruce forest under a deep blue winter sky near Leighton Lake
First snow in the timber — winter comes early at 1,100 metres.
Northern lights glowing green over Leighton Lake behind silhouetted spruce trees on a starry night
The northern lights make an appearance over the lake — worth staying up late for.
Angler in a plaid shirt netting a rainbow trout from a boat at Leighton Lake while a black dog watches
In the net! A Leighton rainbow comes aboard under close supervision.
Family fishing from a small boat along the spruce-lined shoreline of Leighton Lake on a sunny day
Three generations working the shoreline on a bluebird day.
Side-by-side off-road vehicle parked on a gravel road with fire-scarred hills behind, near Leighton Lake
Exploring the backroads — the burned hills are greening up a little more every year.
Three riders pausing on a grassy trail beneath powerlines near Leighton Lake
Crew stop under the powerlines — picking the next line down the hill.
Two electric trail bikes parked in a grassy meadow under a dramatic cloudy sky near Leighton Lake
Quiet machines for quiet country — e-bikes at rest in the meadow.
Dirt road climbing through fire-blackened trees with the sun low on the horizon near Leighton Lake
Riding through the burn — the 2021 fire left its mark, and the land is healing.
Old wooden rail fence running into a calm green wetland pond ringed by spruce forest near Leighton Lake
Ranch-era rails disappear into the wetland — a hundred years of history in one frame.
Green meadow and treeline at dusk near Leighton Lake with a soft yellow sunset behind the spruce
Last light draining out of the sky behind the meadow fringe.

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