Brohm Lake is the swim everybody can find — right beside Highway 99 north of Squamish, with rock ledges to jump from, rope swings over the water, and a ring of trails through the pines behind it. It’s the classic Sea to Sky hot-day stop — and the easiest water sports near Squamish to reach without a plan.
There’s a parking pull-off on the highway and a hand-carry boat launch a short walk from it — no motors, just canoes, kayaks, and boards. The water is clear and surprisingly warm by mid-summer, the south end has the swimming, and the Brohm Lake interpretive trails loop the shore and climb to viewpoints for anyone who wants to stretch the day into a hike.
It is no secret, and on a hot weekend it shows: the lot fills early and the ledges get busy. Come on a weekday or early morning and you can have the quiet, glassy version with the loons.
The big draw. Jump in at your own risk — check depth first.
Heats up nicely by mid-summer. Good swimming all over the south end.
No motors. Carry a canoe, kayak, or board the short way to the water.
Interpretive loops and viewpoints for stretching the day into a hike.
Rainbow trout. BC freshwater licence required.
Right off the highway, so it fills fast. Early or midweek for calm.
Dropped at the Brohm Lake pull-off for the short carry to the launch. Paddles and PFDs included, up to three paddlers per canoe.
Book a canoeA board is the perfect way to reach the far ledges and the quiet north end. Delivered to the lot, ready to carry in.
Book a boardBrohm Lake is on the west side of Highway 99, roughly fifteen minutes north of downtown Squamish. There’s a paved pull-off and parking area on the highway, with the hand-carry boat launch and the swimming a short walk from it. The lot is small for how popular the lake is, so it fills early on hot days — have a backup plan or come at off-hours. Take care crossing and merging on the highway.
The rope swings and ledges are the fun and the risk. Water depth changes through the season and submerged rock is real — check before you jump, every time, and don’t trust last month’s memory. There are no lifeguards.
It’s a small lot beside a fast highway, so park properly and cross carefully. Pack out everything — the lake’s popularity is hard on it. This is Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation territory; treat it accordingly.
It’s right off Highway 99 on the west side, about fifteen minutes north of downtown Squamish. There’s a paved pull-off and parking area, with the swimming and the hand-carry launch a short walk away. The lot is small and fills early on hot days.
Yes — it’s one of the best swimming lakes on the corridor, with rock ledges and rope swings that make it a summer favourite. Always check the water depth before jumping, as it changes through the season and there are no lifeguards.
There’s a hand-carry launch a short walk from the parking — no motors. It’s a paddle-only lake, which is part of why it stays so calm and clear for swimming, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards.
Yes, it’s stocked with rainbow trout and popular with anglers. You’ll need a BC freshwater fishing licence, which you can buy online before you come.
Yes — the Brohm Lake interpretive trails loop the shoreline and climb to a few viewpoints, so you can turn a swim into a short hike. They’re also used by mountain bikers, so stay aware on the narrower sections.
Yes. Canoe and paddleboard delivery meets you at the Brohm Lake pull-off, so you carry the boat the short path to the launch rather than strapping it to your car.
August has the warmest water, but it’s busiest then — go on a weekday or early morning. September is quieter with the lake still swimmable and the loons back.
More easy swims on the Sea to Sky Trails: Alice Lake and Cat Lake.