McBride Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in McBride, British Columbia.
A favourite picnic and day-use area, the Koeneman Park provides locals and travellers with picnic tables, toilets, boat launching and fire rings (day use only). A historic log cabin is also onsite. Located beside the Fraser River, east of McBride.
The McBride Village Park is located across from the train station. It is a popular area for picnics and community events including Tales of Robson Valley.
Located on the BC-Alberta border, Kakwa Provincial Recreation Area's main features are Mount Sir Alexander, Mount Ida and Kakwa Lake. Wilderness camping, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and snowmobiling are all possible in the park.
The McBride Peak Lookout was built in 1937, and is located near the top of the mountain. It provides a spectacular view of the Robson Valley, and there are fire pits, picnic tables, and washroom facilities located at the Lookout.
Kakwa Provincial Park is home to a variety of attractions, including Mount Sir Alexander (3270 m), Mount Ida (3189 m) and Kakwa Lake. Located along the Continental Divide, this park offers activities such as fishing, hiking and horseback riding. During the winter months snowmobiling and alpine skiing become the activities of choice, with the alpine meadows providing a perfect winter playground.


