is a small rural community situated in the geographical centre of the province of
British Columbia . It is the seat of the
Regional District Of Buckley-Nechako . There are three First Nations reservations that are part of the town, making it one of the few communities in the province that have almost equal populations of native and
Canadians of
Europe an descent. One of the bands is Lake Babine Nation, which is one of the three largest in British Columbia. The town boasts a fine secondary school - Lakes District Secondary - with a vibrant Fine Arts program. Burns lake host annual Peforming Arts and Alternative Arts Festivals, drawing talent from around the region.
The town serves as a hub for the local logging and tourist industries. Burns Lake features five pubs, a selection of stores and services as well as a hospital. The Carnoustie Golf & Country Club opened in 1977, has nine holes and was built to go with the natural lay of the land. It covers 50 acres with water hazards on several areas.
The book , written by
Sarah De Leeuw , includes a short essay on Burns Lake titled "Screamed on a Fence, Beside a Passing Train".
