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rom Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, to the relaxing sandy beaches of Crooked River Provincial
Park, the Omineca Region has some of the province’s best kept secrets. Located on BC’s Interior Plateau between the Skeena and Peace regions, the Omineca is packed with lakes and full of outdoor adventures and experiences. The region’s Provincial Parks are excellent for hiking, biking, canoeing, boating, wildlife viewing, and fishing just to name a few.
The Omineca Region boasts the majestic Omineca Mountain range to the north, and to the east, the terrain rises to the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. Mount Robson Provincial Park, established by a special act of the British Columbia legislature in 1913, is the second oldest park in BC’s park system, and was designated part of the Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site in 1990 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orga- nization (UNESCO).
The hiking trails in scenic Mount Robson Park have always made it a popular destination for backpackers, from the hardcore backcountry enthusiast to the casual day hiker. It also attracts climbers from all over the world. Don’t forget about mountain biking - mountain bikers, hikers and backpackers are often found sharing the Berg Lake trail. Mount Robson also presents great opportunities for winter adventure. For the nordic skier, there are four designated cross country ski areas to choose from with miles of groomed, well-signed trails.
Crooked River Provincial Park lies within the Fraser Basin and contains three beautiful lakes within this 970 hectare park. The centre of activity for this park, an hour’s drive north of Prince George, is beach-fringed Bear Lake. The fine, sandy beaches are some of the best in the region and popular with swimmers and sunbathers.
Nature enthusiasts can find a wealth of wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the Omineca Region. The Fraser Plateau accounts for nearly half of the entire region. It is a comparatively flat forested area with numerous lakes, small streams and marshlands, known as the heart of moose country. From spawning salmon to roam- ing moose, you’re sure to experience nature at its best. Be sure to keep your camera handy as you never know what you’ll come across. From outdoor adventure to relaxing excursions, the Omineca Region Provincial Parks have something for everyone. So set up camp and get ready to explore the region’s many best kept secrets.
HIGHWAYS 16, 27, & 97 50
Park Facility Operator: Quartz Contracting 9980 Haldi Road Prince George, BC V2N 4Y8 Phone: (250) 964-3489 E-mail:
northquartz@hughes.net
You can make a reservation online at
Purden Lake/BC Parks
www.discovercamping.ca or by calling Discover Camping toll free (Canada/USA) 1-800-689-9025 or 1-519-826-6850 (international) from March 15 to Sept 15. Group camping and picnic site reservations are now available through Discover Camping.
1 Beaumont
192 ha. • Facilities: 49 campsites, day-use area on an expansive sandy beach, a playground, boat launch, and sani-station. • Location: 134 km west of Prince George on Highway 16. • Features: The park offers a beautiful, expansive sandy beach for swimming. There is a self-guided interpretive trail and a marsh abundant with birds and beavers.
2 Carp Lake
38,149 ha. • Facilities: 2 campgrounds at War Lake (12 sites) and Carp Lake (90 sites) with a day-use area, playground, double boat launch and sani-station. • Location: 141 km north of Prince George by Highway 97 via McLeod Lake. • Carp Lake is renowned for its Rainbow Trout fishing. There is an extensive hiking trail system gaining you access to remote sandy beaches, fly-fishing on the McLeod River and spectacular War falls. Carp Lake also
offers 3 Crooked River
970 ha. • Facilities: 90 campsites, showers, flush toilets, day-use area, and playground. • Location: 70 km north of Prince George on High- way 97. • This park offers secluded campsites, 16 of which are lakeside, a separate day-use area with sandy beaches for swimming and fishing (non-motorized boats only) and 9 km of hiking trails.
user-maintained walk-
in campsites on 3 boat accessible wilderness islands.
4 Eskers
3,979 ha. • Facilities: Day-use/picnicking site, wheelchair accessible, water hand pump, pit toilets. • Location: 40 km northwest of Prince George off Highway 97 onto Chief Lake Road for 27 km. • A day-use area for locals and visitors who can enjoy walking and hiking, canoeing, fishing and nature/wildlife viewing at this park.
5 Paarens Beach
43 ha. • Facilities: 36 campsites, day-use area, boat launch, playground and 800 metres of sandy beach. • Location: 11 km from Fort St. James on the south shore of Stuart Lake. The park provides a good location to stay while visiting the many
... the sky’s the limit ! An abundance
of outdoor recreation opportunities. Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and camping in and around Mackenzie.
Play Geocache here! A game of hiding and seeking treasure using GPS technology. It’s fun to find the treasures and share stories and photos online.
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T: 250.997.3221
www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca
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