Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Isaac Lake, Bowron Lake Provincial Park
The vast landscape of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast stretches from the wildness of the Pacific Coast to the rolling Cariboo Mountains, with forests, hidden lakes, craggy peaks and golden plains set in between.
This is a region with a past rich in the spirit of adventure, a land settled by entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts, artists and explorers.
Visit one of the many guest ranches, canoe the legendary Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit, visit historic sites and artistic towns, kayak the central coast, or visit Tweedsmuir – BC's largest park.
Explore the Gold Rush Trail and cowboy history in the Cariboo, see ancient hoodoos and volcanic mountains in the Chilcotin, or discover deep fjords and Aboriginal culture on the coast.
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The Cariboo
Bordered by the Cariboo Mountains in the east and the Fraser River in the west, the Cariboo stretches north to the Blackwater River and south to the towns of Clinton and Lillooet. Drive the original Cariboo Wagon Road on the historic Gold Rush Trail. Lodge at a local guest ranch and visit a cowboy museum. The region is famous for its rodeos and stampedes. And no trip would be complete without paddling the legendary Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit.
The Chilcotin
Stretching west beyond the Fraser River, a burnished golden plateau meets the peaks of the Coast Mountain Range. In the Chilcotin, visitors can hike beyond the trails, fish in isolated lakes, reach high alpine with a packhorse trek and raft churning whitewater. Don't miss the volcanic mountains of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, nor the ancient hoodoos and shifting sand dune of Farwell Canyon.
The Coast
The dramatic Coast region reaches from above Rivers Inlet to include the southern end of Princess Royal Island. A jumble of deep fjords and a scattering of emerald islands enchant and offer endless exploration opportunities by boat (ferry, kayak, canoe or yacht). Visit First Nations villages, rich in heritage, old growth forests, isolated hot springs and massive mountains.
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Cariboo
An overview of the Cariboo region, including information about the Cariboo Wagon Road on the historic Gold Rush Trail and travelling in this area.
Chilcotin
An overview of the Chilcotin region, including information about the Chilcotin Plateau, ranches and travelling in this area.
Coast
An overview of the Coast region, including information about BC's central coast and travelling in this area.