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Joffre Lakes

Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 52 2026
Joffre Lakes

A trail climbs through forest to three glacier-fed lakes, with Lower Lake a few minutes from the parking lot. The water turns more turquoise at each lake, and Upper Lake sits below glacier-covered peaks.

Highlights

  • Middle Joffre Lake
  • Upper Lake glacier views
  • Holloway Falls

Good to know

  • Free day pass, booked two days ahead
  • About 4 hours round trip, 370 m gain
  • Steep climb between first and second lakes

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