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Cariboo


The Cariboo was a land born of dreams… dreams of discovery, yellow dust and instant riches. In 1862, Billy Barker found gold on Williams Creek, a discovery that started a rush of adventurers from around the world traversing the incredibly difficult terrain of the famous “Cariboo Gold Rush Trail” from either Lytton, or Lillooet in the south, to its terminus in Barkerville in the north, now home to 150 restored 1870s buildings. The rush for gold soon waned, but not the trek of discovery into the Cariboo. People from all over the world still follow the footsteps of the expeditions that went before. Interesting museums and roadhouses still stand where stagecoaches once came to rest. “The Cariboo’s land of rolling hills and hundreds of lakes invite you to experience family gatherings, watersports and adventurous summer fun”.


Chilcotin


Accessed by road on the Freedom Highway (Highway 20) or by sea from Bella Coola, the Chilcotin is a land of dramatic scenery, rugged landscapes and thick forests. Here Mount Waddington rises 4,016 meters. The jagged mountain peaks of the Chilcotin are covered in vast ice fields and wide alpine meadows, gradually softening into large valleys, rolling foothills, pine covered forests, lakes and rivers and the grasslands of the Chilcotin Plateau. Along the way discover some of the best fishing lakes and rivers to be found in North America. Nimpo Lake offers fabulous aerial sightseeing and fly-in fishing trips. The traveller will experience rolling semi-desert terrain, exquisite canyons, to flat grasslands, cross over rivers and past lakes through rocky mountains and old growth forest to the ocean inlets of the central coast.


Central Coast


Once you reach the central coast you are met with 15,000 kilometers of awe- inspiring coastline scattered with coves and inlets, pristine beaches and rocky shores. Here is some of the world’s best saltwater fishing and wildlife viewing of sea birds, whales and porpoises, grizzly bears and the sacred white Kermode, also known as the ‘Spirit Bear’. Getting there is an adventure, access is by road on the Freedom Highway (Highway 20) or by sea on the“Discovery Coast” route (BC Ferries and Tourism BC Circle Driving Tours) to Bella Coola. By road your travels take you through the Cariboo and Chilcotin areas to the central coast.


The Fishing Highway Route


The route starting from Little Fort junction Highway 5 branches and exits two ways onto Highway 97 via the 70 Mile House junction or via the 93 Mile House. Known as The Fishing Highway, the Interlakes Highway 24 in the Cariboo region of British Columbia accesses a tranquil and beautiful area of rolling hills and pine forests boasting approximately 125 lakes teeming with rainbow trout, lake trout and kokanee. Even if fishing is not your sport, the drive itself is well worth taking for the scenery alone. In addition to fishing, other activities in the area include horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and in winter, snowmobiling.


Chilcotin Freedom Highway Route


The backbone of the Chilcotin region is Highway 20 also known as the “Coast Cariboo” route (see Circle Driving Routes, on Tourism BC’s Hellobc.com) on the ground follow the signs. The Highway traverses 456 km (274 mi) from Williams Lake to Bella Coola, linking the Central Coast with the Central Interior as it crosses the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau including Tweedsmuir Provincial Park and Farwell Canyon. Highway 20 is well worth taking two or three days to drive and stops of interest include Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake. Approximately 400 km (240 mi) are paved and the remaining 57 km (34.2 mi) consist of well- maintained gravel. It is recommended that travellers use a detailed backcountry map for off Highway 20 travel.


More Information:


www.travel-british-columbia.com | www.landwithoutlimits.com www.camping.bc.ca | www.hellobc.com


Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - Super Camping ~ 35


70 Mile House & Area


Tall Timbers Resort Tel: (250) 456-7668 Toll: 1-888-228-8255 Web: www.talltimbers.ca GPS: 51.453485, -121.136786 6304 Pioneer Rd., Watch Lake, 70 Mile House BC V0K 2K0 Access from Hwy 97 or Hwy 24, take Watch Lake turn- off. Relax at Watch Lake's favourite resort. Excellent rainbow trout fishing, hiking, ATV trails and nearby horseback riding. Spacious lakefront campsites and cabins. Family reunions welcome. Open: 1-May to 15-Oct. Your Host(s): Rob & Marilyn ** Rates: Per Vehicle 2 Persons Unserviced $20 Serviced $27 Add’l Adult $3 Child 12 & Up $2. Weekly and Monthly rates available. ** Languages Spoken: English.


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Barkerville/Wells


Barkerville Campgrounds Tel: (250) 994-3297 Toll: 1-866-994-3297 E-Mail: info@barkervillecampgrounds.ca Web: www.barkervillecampgrounds.ca GPS: 53.087126, -121.515183 13500 Barkerville Hwy, Hwy 26, Barkerville BC V0K 1B0 Located at the entrance to historic Barkerville, BC. "Gold Rush" town. Three campgrounds with 168 beautiful treed sites. Horses and pets welcome. Paddock rentals, group camping, flush and pit toilets, showers, sani-dump, playground, pull-thru sites. Open: May to Sep. Your Host(s): Caleb & Rose Higgins ** Rates: Per Vehicle Unserviced $20-$30. ** Languages Spoken: English. See ad same page.


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When Billy Barker “struck pay” on Williams Creek in 1862, British Columbia’s gold rush town was born. Today, the Cariboo Gold Rush is in full swing and Barkerville is still teeming with fortune seekers from all over the world.


Barkerville welcomes visitors


from mid May to late September. 1-888-994-3332


www.barkerville.ca


Explore • Learn • Play Shop • Eat • Sleep


For info about beautiful Lowhee, Forest Rose and Government Hill campgrounds, please call 1-866-994-3297.


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