About Us

Founded in 1958 by the Holmes family, Lovesick Lake Park began with only 20 tent and trailer sites along the perimeter of its beach area, as well as the Holmes family cottage and Island cottage. Then in 1979 the park was purchased by Murray and Winona Purves. By this time, the park had grown to 70 seasonal sites plus two rentable cottages, 50 wooden boat docks, and a gas pump for boats.

With a vision to recreate this camp's image to the clean and well maintained park that families today come from all round to enjoy, the Purves' began by creating 20 overnight camping sites and expanding the tent and trailer park to 145 sites. Using much of the available fill and rock left over from the reconstruction of highway 28 in 1979, the new tent and trailers sites extended further into the hill, where guests could enjoy the beautiful forest setting even more. During this phase and still today, the Purves' family stays true to their park's values, one being to preserve as many trees as possible.

1983 was a year of exceptional growth! The Purves purchased land from the Department of Highways, where they began building the Gift Store and Office. Later in 1985, the family added the restaurant, extending the building by over 50ft. This was an exciting time and by 1990 the Purves' were recreating the office and installing the security gate area visitors know today. Soon after this, the old docks were replaced with a complete metal docking system for over 120 boats.

The  next major project included an overhaul of the hydro and water systems. The overhaul involved replacing the hydro poles with a complete underground power system and upgrading the water lines and filtration systems for drinking water.

In 2016, the Purves family acquired the adjacent resort, adding Lovesick Beach Resort with over 40 waterfront sites with private docks plus rental cottages, a second large beach area, laundry facilities, and 350 acres of nature trails. More expansion is underway ... stay tuned!

The family's vision for Lovesick Lake Park & Beach Resort will continue to grow, and the children and grandchildren will always strive to maintain and improve it. The Purves family is fortunate to have a great staff as well. Together, our team is dedicated to this great park's mission, values, and customers.