Lake Enid Restoration

The Lake Enid Restoration Project was initiated in 2012 by Wildsight Invermere in response to extensive damage caused by motorized use around this popular recreation area. The four-year project engaged the help of more than 100 volunteers and resulted in the construction of  a nature-viewing  boardwalk, five interpretive signs and restored and replanted  riparian areas. Today, the trail around the lake continues to be appreciated by locals and out of town visitors. 

Support from the following agencies made this project possible: Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, Columbia Basin Trust, the Regional District of the East Kootenays,  Grassland Rangeland Enhancement Program and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. And thanks to all the good-hearted Wildsight volunteers!

Wildsight interpretive sign at Lake Enid, near Wilmer BC
Wildsight interpretive sign at Lake Enid, near Wilmer, BC. Photo:Pat Morrow
Riparian area damaged by motorized use. Beginning of reclamation, organized by Wildsight Invermere, May 26/2013.
Building the Boardwalk in the damaged area, October 2014

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Upcoming Invermere events

Fall Pre-loved Clothing Market 2026

Thursday, September 17

Back by popular demand, the Fall Preloved Clothes Market is a place to keep textiles out of landfill and keep good quality items in circulation in the Columbia Valley.

Raffle for the Wild 2026

August 1 - September 30

Join our Online Raffle for the Wild and help protect the lakes, wetlands, and wildlife that make the Columbia Valley such a remarkable place.

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Contact

625 4th St
Box 601
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Phone: 250.409.5708
invermere@wildsight.ca