Anahim Lake is a small community in the Canadian province of British Columbia.[1] Its name, and the name of the associated lake,[2] in the Tsilhqot'in language, is Tl'etinqox. The village and surrounding areas (including nearby Nimpo Lake) have a population of approximately 1500. The Ulkatcho First Nation has 729 living on nearby reserves. Every July, the Anahim Lake Stampede showcases local talent and is the area’s major social event. Anahim Lake supports three general stores and one motel, and is situated on Highway 20, 200 km. west of Williams Lake.
One major industry of Anahim Lake is forestry. This industry has been hurt by the pine beetle epidemic sweeping through Western Canada. In the summer of 2006, the lumber mill of Anahim Lake closed down and laid off dozens of mill workers. Other local industries include cattle farming, sport fishing, and mushroom picking.
Anahim Lake Elementary Jr. Secondary serves 67 students from Kindergarten to Grade 9. The school has been in use since September 2006. The principal of the school is Mathew Cullum.
Anahim Lake is the namesake for the Anahim Volcanic Belt, Anahim hotspot and Anahim Peak.
Carey Price, a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, was born in Anahim Lake.