The small town of Mesachie Lake has been in existence for quite some time now. The Stone Family moved their mill, The Hillcrest Lumber Company, from Paldi to this site in 1942. The company used trains to transport the crews and to bring the logs from the woods, the logs were then sorted and stored in Mesachie Lake until needed. The original Climax No. 9 Engine and the Shay No. 1 are still operational and can be seen at the Forest Museum in Duncan. The camp office was originally built in 1917 and moved to the new site along with all 60 houses from the old mill site. These houses were reassembled piece by piece, today some still have their piece number listed on the boards.

Carlton Stone imported trees from all over the world to plant in his new town. The first fruit trees were distributed in 1944; by 1951 all other trees were planted, today some are over 100 feet tall. There are over 30 different species which are labeled with their Country of origin and names; a legend in the park illustrates the trees and their locations throughout the town.

The town of Mesachie Lake is named after the small, picturesque lake on the right hand side of the road as you drive into town. The beginning of town is recognizable by its rows of trees lining the highway and a large sign that reads, "Welcome to Mesachie Lake" sign. Another lake, Bear Lake, is naturally at the end of Bear Lake Road, this small lake joins into the much larger Cowichan Lake by way of a small channel.

The Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Department are dedicated to their community through local Easter egg hunts, Halloween fireworks and community projects. The local Fire Department has hosted a ball tournament and auction to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy research for 20 years now. The "Group of Six", as they have been called, have donated more than $300,000 over the years, to the research fund. The father's Day weekend has always been an excellent time for the revelry. Apart from the ball tournament weekend the town is a quiet community where neighbors still meet for coffee in the local restaurant and sing carols at Christmas.