From fat biking on frozen lakes to mountain biking on epic trails every other season, Burns Lake is a year round adventure playground!
Experience breathtaking winter moments by cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and skating or hockey on a frozen lake. Indoor activities include curling, hockey, rock climbing and fitness training in the new Lakeside Multiplex. Summer activities include camping, fishing, hiking, and world class mountain biking.
Burns Lake is a community that loves to get together and celebrate with events such as Canada Day, Halloween Parties for the kids, Parades, Community Hall Dinners, and Festivals for the performing arts and the Big Pig Bike Festival!
There are a number of things going on all year long in Burns Lake, here is list of Community Events:
- March – Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts
- July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations in Spirit Square
- July & August – Burns Lake Community Market
- July – Hay Fever Music Festival by the Lakes District Folk Music Society
- July – Big Pig Bike Festival
- September – Lakes District Fall Fair
- Late October – Spooktacular Halloween Party at Lakeside Multiplex
Or check these pages for more information:
- Burns Lake District News Calendar
- Burns Lake Recreation Upcoming Events
- Calendar North
- Burns Lake Chamber Community Events
Come and experience all the exciting things Burns Lake has to offer!
Schools
School District 91 – Nechako Lakes has two elementary schools and one secondary school in Burns Lake. They are William Konkin Elementary and Decker Lake Elementary, and Lakes District Secondary School. The philosophy here is that education should be exciting, enriching and an adventure just like life.
There are post secondary education opportunities as well in Burns Lake. The College of New Caledonia has a campus that offers a wide range of courses, programs and services to the community including business, trades, online, continuing education and university studies.
Amenities
Burns Lake offers many of the amenities of a larger community but essential for living in a smaller community.
- Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre
- Village of Burns Lake Recreation
- Village of Burns Lake Spirit Square
- Community Owned & Operated Beacon Theatre
- 2.5 hr scenic drive to Prince George International Airport (YXS)
- Plenty of local places to stay and to dine out