Facts & Statistics

Community Profile

Logan Lake is situated in the heart of the Highland Valley, 60 kilometers south of Kamloops via the Coquihalla Highway on Highway 97D (see map) and 47km NW of Merritt via Hwy. 97C.

Traditionally a company town, Logan Lake has developed into a dynamic, growing community.

The history of the Highland Valley dates back to 1871 when mining prospectors were common to the Highland Valley. In 1970, the mining companies, to develop an organized town for the mine workers and their families, initiated construction of housing and support facilities.

In November 1970, the Village of Logan Lake was incorporated. For the next decade the Village developed quickly; by 1981 there were 2,637 residents, 1,015 dwellings, schools, a shopping mall, a recreation centre and a number of other services. In June 1983 Logan Lake was incorporated into a District Municipality.

Originally developed as an instant community to serve the copper mines, Logan Lake has grown to become a diversified community. It has all the conveniences of a larger municipality, but offers a life of quiet living in one of the most pristine natural environments in the world. Logan Lake and its surrounding area have the opportunity to become prime attractions for residents, businesses and investors.

The completion of the Coquihalla Highway in 1986 created greater access to Logan Lake, cutting travel time to Vancouver by almost two hours while facilitating commuter traffic to and from Kamloops. The result has been increased building activity in the area, primarily residential, that has continued for more than a decade. Presently, the community is actively pursuing new industries and commercial ventures and is no longer a company owned town. Logan Lake abounds with outdoor recreation opportunities, fully serviced residential and commercial properties and, most important of all, a community prepared to encourage new business enterprize. For those entrepreneurs interested in business, Logan Lake is the perfect place to have a home based business.

Logan Lake’s climate, relaxing lifestyle and low cost of living is well suited for seniors and young working families. The community offers a safe and peaceful environment that includes all the amenities of a sustainable community including education, health care and recreational opportunities. A medical centre provides health care. Emergency services include a fire department, R.C.M.P. detachment and an ambulance service. Education is available from kindergarten to grade 12 and post-secondary opportunities are available. Recreational opportunities abound in the area with up to date facilities and a wilderness backcountry. Current infrastructure, which includes a modern sewage and water system, is capable of serving almost double the current population. Other services include financial, legal and realty offices, a mini-mall, grocery stores and over 135 other businesses.

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Community Statistics

Complete 2006 Census Profiles can be found at www.bcstats.gov.b.ca

Geographic Location

• Elevation of 1067m (3500 ft.)
• Longitude 50°3' North & Latitude 121° West

Climate

• Summer enjoys warm days and cool nights.  July mean 15.6C.
• Winter months expect a fair amount of snow (average 4 feet) and a lot of sunshine. January mean -7.9C
• Annual Mean 6.8C
• Rainfall 223mm
• Snowfall 883m

Population

• Estimated at approximately 2300.

Average Age

•  45-64

Average Income

• Individual Income  $24,551
• Family Income  $66,113

Dwellings

• Total 1005
• Owned 850, Rental 155
• Average Value $195,361

Labour Force

• Total labor force 940
• Mining/Gas/Oil Extraction 330

Trading Area

• Encompasses the communities of Kamloops, Merritt and Ashcroft
• Estimated trading population is 96,000

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Economic Base

Mining, tourism and ranching form a strong, diversified economic base for the area. Though mining is the dominant industry, tourism is expanding faster than any other sector. The phenomenal growth of tourism is characterized by a substantial increase in tourism based businesses throughout the area. Ranching, though small in scale, still represents significant importance to the local economy. The film industry is a budding economic sector for Logan Lake and the surrounding area. Numerous movie and television productions have been shot in the region and the number will continue to grow as the TNRD’s Film Commission continues to actively market the area as ideal for production.