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The Village of Fraser Lake is situated on the gently rolling hills of the Nechako Plateau at the geographical center of British Columbia.

Size 484 Hectares (1210 Acres)
Latitude 54° 05’ N
Longitude 124° 51’ W
Elevation 670 Metres (2,200 Feet)

While the Village of Fraser Lake is relatively flat, the surrounding wilderness has a variety of sloping plateaus, hills and mountains. Lakes and wetlands are also scattered throughout this domain, attracting moose and a variety of other wildlife.

An extensive geological survey of the area has dated Basalt flows to be 50 million years old with Columnar Basalt still visible at Red Rock. Tectonic activity combined with the sedimentary deposits of volcanic

ash within (an olive green matrix) expose wave-like strata along the edge of the Nadleh Whuten Reserve.

In relative terms, Fraser Lake could be characterized as having moderate precipitation and middle range temperatures in comparison to the rest of the Province.

Frost Free Period June 11 – September 12
Growing Conditions Zone 3

General Information about the Village of Fraser Lake

The Fraser Lake area is located in the Bulkley-Nechako Region of Central British Columbia. The area has some of the province’s most fascinating and delightful scenery. Here you will find: Mouse Mountain, with its hiking trails; the Stellako River, which is world famous for its fly fishing and spin casting; François Lake, with its numerous lodges and excellent fishing; the Nautley River; the shortest river in the world; and many other lakes and rivers of all sizes. There are many opportunities for: canoeing, hunting, fishing, sight-seeing, swimming, cross-country skiing and boating. The area is a beautiful natural playground right on our doorstep. Come and join us, pleasure and excitement await you!

The Village of Fraser Lake

The Village of Fraser Lake was originally established during the construction of the Grand Truck Pacific Railway in 1914. It became a sawmill town when Dan Webster and Bert Black built a sawmill on the lakeshore. The village grew slowly until 1964, when Endako Mines started construction, choosing Fraser Lake as the town site for its employees, causing the village to grow rapidly. The village was incorporated in September, 1966. The population of Fraser Lake is approximately 1300 people, mostly employed in the mining and forest industries. Fraser Lake is a developing service centre with most products and services available locally.

Surrounding area

Fort Fraser

Located 19 km (12 miles) east of Fraser Lake on Highway 16, Fort Fraser is one of the oldest settlements in British Columbia. It was established by Simon Fraser in September, 1806. Some of the first farming in British Columbia was done here. Fort Fraser was the construction point at which the Grand Truck Pacific Railway was joined after working from the west coast, and from Jasper to the east. The town was a major centre during the construction of the railway, with a population of 3000 plus. It is now a small town of 450 employed mainly in the forest industry.

Endako

Another old town, Endako – is located 14 km (9 miles) west of Fraser Lake on Highway 16. It was a major railway centre for many years. It was the divisional point for the railway services, with a large locomotive round house and the tallest water tower on the CN railroad. It is now a small town with 150 people, employed mainly in both forestry and mining.