About the community of Anahim Lake
Anahim Lake is a small community in the Canadian province of British Columbia. 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, one motel, a restaurant, and an RCMP detachment. It is situated on Highway 20, 320 km. west of Williams Lake, 140 km east of Bella Coola.
One major industry of Anahim Lake is forestry. Other local industries include cattle farming, sport fishing, and mushroom picking.
Anahim Lake Elementary Jr. Secondary serves approximately 30 students from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The school has been in use since September 2006. The principal of the school is Mikel Brogan.
Anahim Lake is the home of Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens.
Anahim Lake is the namesake for the Anahim Volcanic Belt, Anahim hotspot, and Anahim Peak.
Resource cited: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahim_Lake