Activity Spots

Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, skiing, & swimming are just some of the outdoor activities you can find at The Spot year round!

Mountain biking spot

Mountain/Freeride/Downhill. Harper Mountain Bike Area Recreation Site is a quick bike ride away, boasting a classic network of trails. A playground of woodwork and stunts. Shuttle service available with Mostly Mental Shuttles.

Hiking spot

Gibraltor Rock is a well maintained single track through the trees leading to a spectacular lookout over Paul Lake. Distance of 3.7 km, duration 1 to 1.5 hours. Moderate hike status. Often you can spot turtles sunning themselves on the shoreline portion of the hike.

Ski spot

We are located at the base of Harper Mountain, a small family run ski hill with tubing, night skiing, cross country trails and quaint lodge where you can enjoy the roaring wood burning fireplaces and warm up and enjoy poutine and mulled wine. The ski season opens, following the snowfall, with a typical open date of 3rd week of December annually.

Swimming spot

Paul Lake is a clean, deep water lake. Enjoy the company of loons, ducks and overhead flight of osprey and eagles. Swim to/from Gribraltor Rock or float around the docks.

Fishing spot

Trolling/fly fishing/dock casting are all popular at Paul Lake, boasting productive supply of both rainbow trout and kokanee (land locked sockeye salmon). Winter ice-fishing is popular here.