Visit Lumby

In summer, fish for rainbow trout from a canoe on Mabel Lake, or hike up through old-growth cedar, spruce, and hemlock forests to pretty alpine meadows in Monashee Provincial Park. Lumby is one of the best places to hang-glide and paraglide in Western Canada, with safe launch sites, friendly winds and great thermal lift so adventurous gliders can soar above the town and valley. When the leaves begin to change, set out on the Salmon Trail, a network of interpretive pathways that hug Duteau and Bessette creeks, to look for salmon and otters in the water and eagles perched in the cottonwood trees. In winter, Lumby is close to Keefer Lake Lodge, a cat-skiing operation with terrain in the Monashee Mountains. Powder lovers can make fresh tracks by day and stay at a luxurious back-country lodge by night.

Lumby is located in the traditional territories of the Splatsin First Nation. Abundant fish and game, arable land, and the prospect of gold, drew settlers from eastern Canada to the Lumby area in the late 1800s. Logging flourished after the railway arrived in 1925, and forestry is still an important industry. Learn about the valley’s heritage at the Lumby Museum, or embark on a walking tour in town to see over 30 murals painted around the theme “small is beautiful,” that depict the historic village, farming, wildlife, and the characters who shaped the community.

Cozy cabins on sprawling ranches. Authentic lakeside resorts. Inviting bed and breakfasts that serve up fresh eggs and an extra helping of charm. Whether the preferred spot to rest your head is inside a tent on a pretty campsite or atop a king-size bed in a luxurious suite, Lumby’s range of accommodations is sure to suit your style and budget.