BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia

Nanton Ireland North

BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada

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Sites
4
Hookups
4 no hookups
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
558 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Nearest town
Powell River
Activities
Angling, Canoeing, Hiking, Nature study, Wildlife viewing, Camping

About

An overnight stop at the end of the portage from Nanton to Ireland Lake.

Boat-in access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads. First come, first served.

Getting there: Walk in from Nanton Lake.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January42°35°18°49°7 of 11
February41°32°12°51°10 of 11
March44°34°16°65°10 of 11
April51°37°27°70°3 of 11
May61°46°36°86°0 of 11
June64°50°42°86°0 of 11
July72°58°51°89°0 of 11
August76°61°51°93°0 of 11
September68°56°46°85°0 of 11
October53°46°39°78°0 of 10
November47°39°31°54°1 of 10
December42°35°19°52°7 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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