the world and are expanding every season. In the winter months cross country skiing is popular at the Omineca Ski Club. Its facilities have hosted several national championships. The facilities include 25 km of groomed trails, four km of which are lit for nighttime skiing. There is also a facility for biathlon skiing. In 2014 The Village of Burns Lake completed work on the Lakeside Multiplex and renovations to the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena. This facility includes a hockey rink, curling rink, rock climbing gym, a squash/racquetball court, a fitness facility, and multi-use rooms. The facility is located on Spirit Square, a large outdoor park with a playground, a beach, a walking path, outdoor fitness equipment, two tennis courts, and a skateboard park. The 1.9 kilometre Opal Bed Trail leads to an active rock hounding destination, where users can look for precious minerals. Burns Lake is considered to be the gateway to Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park and Protected Area. (The North Park is a wilderness area with no services or supplies; it cannot be accessed by road.) Fly-in tours for sightseeing, hunting and fishing are offered by local outfitters. Notable residents Emily Dickson - Biathlete, competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing Esther Miller - Cross-country skier, competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics and the 1980 Winter Olympics Further reading The book Unmarked: Landscapes Along Highway 16, written by Sarah de Leeuw, includes a short essay on Burns Lake titled "Screamed on a Fence, Beside a Passing Train". Climate References Community Profile: Burns Lake, British Columbia; Statistics Canada External links Bulkley Valley Populated places in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Villages in British Columbia