Top 7 Lakes around Area B (Paradise Valley)

Fiddlehead Landing is a remote lakeside access point on Powell Lake along the Sunshine Coast Trail, located near the site of the former Fiddlehead Farm and an old orchard on the shoreline. Just uphill, Fiddlehead Hut is a small backcountry shelter perched above Powell Lake, offering simple overnight accommodation and views of the lake in a quiet, forested setting. This site functions as a backcountry trailhead and staging area, with direct access by water taxi from Powell Lake Marina (Contact Justin Behan, who transports hikers to and from the landing at 604-483-6527). Alternatively, land access is via the Fiddlehead Trail as part of a longer, more strenuous backcountry approach.

Stopped here on the SCT July 2024 - neat little campsite with creek for water. The lake is clean and great for swimming. No bear cache so you need to hang your bear bag. The toilet is not great, smelly and the door doesn't close.

Open shelter with enclosed sleeping loft Amenities: Outhouse, picnic tables, fire pit, swimming dock We experienced the place not as nice as it was recommended. Nearby are neighbours who seem not to like hikers near their property (signs, big dogs) The Hut is placed in between. To sleep at Tin Hat cabin was by far the better choice.

“Confederation Lake sits at the edge of an ancient fir forest, and this is a part of the SCT you won’t soon forget. The hike is easily accessible off of the Inland Lake trail section, and though it is steep, you will find yourself distracted by the awe-inspiring trees that surround you most of the way up. Confederation Lake itself is a peaceful oasis, the perfect place to “get away from it all”.” (https://sunshinecoasttrail.com/plan-your-hike/hut-to-hut/confederation-lake/) It is a nice spot. 2 Picnic Tables, outhouse and swimming access

Anthony Island is a marvellous place where we had the most fascinating swim with Common Loons in the water, who were giving us a concert. I can absolutely recommend this campsite. Although the old hut looks more welcoming for mice than hikers, you can sleep in your tent. Food has to be lifted in the trees. There is also a toilet. Check out the Common Loon sounds before you come here - it is a very soul touching sound which might be confusable with a wolf if you’re alone at night:)

The best lake for swimming. Especially at Anthony Island. The whole lake is accessible for persons in wheelchairs as the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PAWS) has build a flat path around the lake.

The Campsite is located in the forest by the lake. There is a toilet (whose odor was smellable 50m away in the tent) and two picnic tables. You have to hang the food in dry sacks in the trees. It is not the nicest place to camp, but better than at the small Tla‘amin lake further on the trail. The lake is great for swimming