Romantic vacation options in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region are as varied as the landscape.
Relax and ride at guest ranches serving up fine cuisine and spa treatments, cruise or sail along the central coast, or step back in time and stroll hand-in-hand on the boardwalks of historic Barkerville.
Historic Barkerville
At Barkerville Historic Town, enjoy the simpler life of the 1890s – no mobile devices or email, just rowdy theatre shows, old-style shops, stagecoach rides and exploring the town as a twosome. Stay in one of the quiet historic B&Bs to wake up in another time.
Lakeside Campfires
Thousands of pristine lakes are scattered throughout this region, and many offer secluded retreats with resorts, cabins or campgrounds. Relax by a crackling campfire and listen for loons – Anahim Lake is a great place to start.
Flightseeing Tour
For an ultra-special date, book a flightseeing tour for epic views of mountains and glaciers from above. Touch down for champagne brunch in an alpine meadow before the return trip. For floatplane flightseeing tours, look to Nimpo Lake, which is often referred to as the “Floatplane Capital of BC.”
Cross-country Skiing by Moonlight
Go night-skiing at one of the many cross-country centres in the region, and defrost with cocoa in warming huts along the trail. Feeling adventurous? Try a Nordic outing under a full moon.
Guest Ranch Holiday
Plan a guest ranch vacation and honeymoon on horseback. Options range from rustic wilderness retreats to deluxe resorts with chef-prepared meals, private cabins and lavish spa treatments.
Train Travel
Rocky Mountaineer’s Rainforest to Gold Rush route starts in Whistler and winds its way through the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast towards Jasper, Alberta. Rail travel is especially relaxing and scenic: see glacial lakes and deep canyons, cross towering railway bridges, and spend the night in Quesnel.
Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit
Create a memorable vacation or honeymoon by paddling and camping along the Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit. Watch moose feeding in marshes or star gaze on a clear still night. To focus on the view (and each other), join a guided tour and have experts handle the logistics.
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