Stay up-to-date with the Latest Park Advisories
We provide regular updates about park conditions. Review this page before your visit for the latest updates. For more information, review our visitor rules.
Open during operating hours
Parking
- Parking Lot P2 is closed temporarily due to wet conditions.
Lake Conditions
- Breezy; use caution on the lake. Personal watercraft only. Yellow flag.
Facilities
- The boat launch is open for the season.
- The watercraft storage area is open for the season.
- The park store is open from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday through Friday and 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays.
Activities
- Personal watercraft are permitted on the lake.
- Watercraft rentals are anticipated to begin April 26th as water temperatures allow.
- Shoreline fishing is available.
- Hiking is available.
Sales and Rentals
- Worms are available for purchase. Worms from outside the Conservation Area are not permitted.
- Minnows are available for purchase. Minnows from outside the Conservation Area are not permitted.
- Fat Tire Bike rentals are available.
- Watercraft rentals are not available at this time. Please check back weekly for updates.
- 2024 picnic reservations are now available to book. Available dates range from May 4 – October 27. Reservations can be made here
Special Events
- Seniors Day at Island Lake CA is happening on June 5 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
- All information can be found on our events calendar: https://cvc.ca/events/
- The 14th Annual Island Lake Bass Derby is happening on July 13 and 14 from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Trail Status
- Trails are wet, and muddy in some areas. Proper footwear is recommended.
Parking
- The Home Hardware parking lot is closed indefinitely for trail users. Vehicles will be towed.
Tales on The Trail
- Power Poems for Small Humans is currently on display.