Located approximately 49 kms south of town, Verdun Forest Service Lookout has amazing views in every direction.

Located approximately 49 kms south of town, Verdun Forest Service Lookout has amazing views in every direction.

Verdun Lookout – great place to visit

Located approximately 49 kms south of town, Verdun Forest Service Lookout has amazing views in every direction.

Located approximately 49 kms south of town, Verdun Forest Service Lookout has amazing views in every direction.

To get there, follow Hwy 35 and take the ferry across Francois Lake.  Once exiting the ferry, drive along Keefe’s Landing Road for 11 kms and stay right at Keefe’s Landing/Ootsa Lake junction.  Drive for another 12 kms and turn right onto Verdun Lookout Forest Service Road and continue for approximately 2 kms on a sometimes rough access road.

Once up at the lookout, you can see from the Uncha/Binta Valley to Francois Lake; all the way to sweeping views of Ootsa Lake and Tweedsmuir Park.

An enjoyable afternoon adventure, Verdun Forest Service Lookout is the perfect destination for young and old alike.

For more information stop by the Visitor Centre and remember to #visitburnslake for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.

 

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