Why Rent On Seton Lake

Seton Lake lies seven kilometres southwest of the historic town of Lillooet in BC’s Squamish-Lillooet region, its snow-capped mountains dropping abruptly into water that runs a cloudy turquoise colour from the glacial silt carried by Cayoosh Creek. The Mission Ridge rises sharply to the northeast and the Cayoosh Range to the southwest, creating a mountain corridor that frames the lake with a particular drama. Lillooet itself is a town with deep Gold Rush history and a strong Indigenous cultural presence, and the surrounding area, including Anderson Lake nearby, offers multiple lake experiences within a compact radius. Cabins and vacation homes in and around Lillooet comfortably sleep four to eight guests with full kitchens and mountain views, providing a base for exploring both the lake and the wider Lillooet-Duffey Lake corridor.

Fishing, the Duffey Lake Road, and a River Valley Worth Knowing

Seton Lake holds trout and char, and the nearby Fraser River system is among the most significant salmon fisheries in BC, giving anglers who base themselves in Lillooet access to multiple fishing environments within a short drive. The Duffey Lake Road, connecting Lillooet to Pemberton, is one of the finest scenic drives in the province and passes through alpine terrain, along lake edges, and through the heart of Mount Currie country in a way that rewards an unhurried pace. Seton Portage, a historic community on the narrow land bridge between Seton Lake and Anderson Lake, is a fascinating stop with visible remnants of the old railway portage route that once connected the two lakes. The warm, dry climate of the Lillooet area, the sunniest and driest in all of BC, means summer days are reliably long and clear.

Why a Rental Beats a Hotel Here

Lillooet has a small number of motel and inn options, but none positioned on the lake itself. A vacation home in or near Lillooet gives families access to the lake without the significant drive that a hotel in Whistler or Pemberton would require. The Lillooet area is genuinely under-discovered compared to its Whistler corridor neighbours, and rental properties here offer exceptional value for the quality of scenery and outdoor access available.

What To Know

Seton Lake’s glacially turbid water means visibility for swimming is lower than at clearer alpine lakes, and the water temperature reflects the glacier melt that feeds it. The lake rewards exploration by boat and kayak more than by swimming, and Anderson Lake nearby, reached by a short drive through Seton Portage, offers slightly clearer conditions for families who want both experiences on the same trip.