Pyramid Lake Subdivison
A survey of a summer cottage subdivision at Pyramid Lake was carried out in October 1913. Seventy lots stretched along the southern and eastern shore from the beach to Pyramid Island. The lots were made available for lease from 1922-1933. Surprisingly only eight lots were leased in that time, mostly here on the beach and a few on the eastern shore.
In the 30’s and 40’s it’s said a dance hall at Pyramid Lake was the place to be on summer Saturday nights. For forty years a few lucky families enjoyed their summer cottages along this beach. In 1964 the Park began buying out the lease holders, and by 1967 they had acquired all the lots along the beach. The cottages were demolished and the area converted to the picnic area we enjoy today.
Pyramid Lake has become a popular year round destination close to the town of Jasper and serves as a hub for many activities, including: canoeing/boating, fishing, swimming, sunbathing, building sandcastles, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, picnicking, sightseeing, photography, painting and just plain old relaxing. If you poke around between the first three parking lots you might even stumble on the remains of days gone by.
As per national park regulations no trackables or trading items may be left in the cache.
Bring a pen.