Most places to stay in the West Chilcotin run on satellite internet — which works fine until it doesn’t. Nimpo Lake Resort has fiber-optic internet, which is unusual this far off the grid. All seven cabins on the property have reliable WiFi, and the connection reaches the dock as well.
The speeds are consistently above 100 Mbps in both directions. In practice that means video calls work without issues, files upload at a reasonable pace, and streaming doesn’t buffer. Cell service at Nimpo Lake is limited or nonexistent depending on your carrier, so WiFi calling is the reliable way to stay in touch if you need to.
Remote work from the lake
A few guests use Nimpo Lake as a remote work base — a week in a cabin where mornings are for fishing and afternoons are for calls. It works reasonably well. The cabins are quiet, there are no interruptions, and the connection holds up for Zoom or Teams without any special setup. You’ll want to bring your own monitor or whatever else you need; the cabins aren’t set up as offices, but they’re comfortable enough to work from for a few hours a day.
The 2-night minimum stay means it’s less practical for a single-night work stop, but for people looking to combine a proper trip with the ability to stay online, it’s a workable option this far into the Chilcotin.
A note on cell service
Cell coverage at Nimpo Lake is limited — some carriers get a weak signal, others get nothing. If you’re coming from Williams Lake or Anahim Lake, don’t count on being able to use your phone as a hotspot as a backup. The resort WiFi is the reliable connection here. Download any offline maps or documents you need before you leave the highway.
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