Marble Canyon

Pilai W

Mable Canyon is one of those rare places that makes you feel completely alive — where every view, every breeze, and every echo of nature touches your soul. From the moment I arrived, I was stunned by the canyon’s natural beauty. Towering cliffs painted in layers of red, orange, and gold shimmer under the sunlight, creating a scene so striking it feels almost unreal. It’s a place that effortlessly combines peace, power, and wonder all at once. The walking trails are well-maintained, making it easy for visitors of all ages to explore. Whether you’re hiking along the ridges or simply standing still to take in the view, the experience feels grounding and deeply moving. The air is crisp, the sound of the wind between the rocks is calming, and the smell of earth and pine adds to the sensory magic. I found several lookout points that were perfect for photos — but honestly, no picture could ever capture how magnificent it feels in person. What I loved most about Mable Canyon was its peacefulness. Despite being a popular destination, it still feels untouched — like nature is sharing one of its best-kept secrets. Watching the sunset from the canyon rim was pure magic: the rocks seemed to glow from within, and the entire sky turned shades of pink and gold. There are picnic spots nearby, friendly guides, and clear signage, making it both safe and enjoyable to explore. Every part of my visit felt well-organized yet free enough to enjoy the adventure at my own pace. If you love nature, photography, or simply moments that make you feel connected to the earth, Mable Canyon is a must-visit. It’s not just a destination — it’s an experience that stays with you long after you leave.

Bruce D.J. Martin

Visually, Marble Canyon is quite stunning! The drive through the valley is head turning with the mountains dotted with spires deep canyons, pristine lakes and the blue waters of the Lake Seton canal. Rock climbing in the canyon, always a great experience and during the winter months a short trek across Crown Lake takes you to some wonderful ice climbs at"Icey Bc" On one side of the lake there is convenient campground across from the ice climbs. Definitely worth the drive and if you're into exploring, there are so many possibilities. However there are frequent rock slides, most of which are small but larger ones do happen and close down the highway at times for several days! The friendly town of Lillooet has motels, restaurants, shops and gas stations for any items or services you may need. ** Went camping there in July 2022 and what an amazing time we had! We fished, we hiked, we swam, we paddle boarded and mountain climbed on some really cool limestone on bolted, sport climbs. The trailhead is difficult to spot but it's not far from the posted distance marker that indicates 108 kms when going towards Lillooet. And on the mountain side of the highway of course. Weather was Amazing and spectacular sunsets and sunrises that really bring out the size and beauty of the mountains were a delight to witness. Great little campsites and each time we stayed there we met wonderful people, locals as well as visitors from abroad. When we started overheating we jumped into Crown Lake to cool off. We also witnessed some young studs jumping off the cliffs on the opposite side of the campsites. They had fun while we watched with a bit of trepidation! There's fresh water available on site via a well and firewood is available (when there's no fireban) to purchase through the Park Attendant. Have fun! Cheers Bruce

dan

We went ice fishing for 2 days over the family day weekend. The drive out to Crown lake was very nice and the roads were clear of snow. There was a teeny tiny rock slide in a few spots along the main road but nothing that would delay your trip. The gate was closed so we did have to haul all of our gear down and out onto the lake instead of driving down to the picnic tables. The outhouses were stocked, close by and well maintained. Tons of picnic tables and fire rings with grates on top. Obviously less busy during the winter but we didn’t have to fight for a spot to park or fish on the lake. We met a really nice man who told us how far down the fish were with his fish finder (game changer btw) :) overall we met lots of amazing people who stopped to chat and see what we were up to. We caught a handful of rainbow trout but others on the lake were much more successful than us. An absolutely beautiful area to spend a weekend at. Dress warm, bring snacks and surround yourself with good people and you will have a good time at this beautiful site. See you next year!

chantal mishler

Very beautiful place! Day use area is kind of confusing as it's literally a campground/day use but everyone is lovely so it's easy to set up shop for the day. Water was warmer than expected with the turquoise colour, and other than the duck poop along the shore was very clean! Lots of cool critters around like garter snakes and very large trout. Very friendly ducks will try to take your snacks. Rock climbing, rock jumping, paddle boarding and canoeing are all very common activities.

Booyaka Stubbs (ExplorewithStubbs.com)

Had a nice visit although it was a short visit. Most of the water was still frozen as we're the waterfalls around the area. Wasn't too cold of a day, it allowed us to walk for a bit and see the surroundings. I can only imagine what this place looks like in the summer and full of life. There is a campground nearby and would be so amazing to be here for a couple nights soaking in the atmosphere. Will definitely stop in when I am back on the mainland on another adventure.