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August 9, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Quesnel, Hiking
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The town of Quesnel is a worthy stop on any trip through the Cariboo Chilcotin region. With just over 9000 inhabitants the town has everything you need while still offering the appeal of a small community. If you happen to be in the area around the middle of July be sure to catch the Billy Barker Days with live performances, a midway, street market and parade. The Quesnel Museum, located beside the Visitor Centre, is full of historical treasures including the haunted Mandy doll, a scavenger hunt for kids and a detailed history of the industry and development of Quesnel. From Quesnel it is only an hour out to Barkerville and Wells to visit the historic Gold Rush town. Quesnel is also close to Pinnacles Provincial Park to view some hoodoos or a large variety of cycling and hiking trails for the outdoor adventurer. There is a beautiful river trail that encompasses both central and western Quesnel and even features a large pedestrian bridge over the river. If you are looking for something more challenging stop in at the Visitor Centre and ask for a trailbook for the area and choose from a selection of easy to strenuous trails that lead you through the natural settings of the area or to a waterfall or canyon. With great places to eat, stay and visit Quesnel is a must.

Jen S

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Overlander Falls

July 29, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Mount Robson, Hiking
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Overlander Falls, only one of the many featured inside the boundaries of Mt. Robson Provincial Park may be one of the most popular. Located along the yellowhead just 14km East of the HWY 5 & 16 Junction it is perhaps the best rest stop in the area during scorching hot summer months. On a recent trip to the area, myself and a friend discovered Overlander Falls on our quest to find a cool place out of the heat. On 30+ summer days the cool breeze and light spray from the waterfall produces the ultimate relaxing spot. The falls themselves lie down a small five minute walk from the road, which is perfect for a quick escape from the heat. We were very thankful we came upon them during our trip and suggest anyone passing through the area have a quick peek at this beautiful and refreshing waterfall.

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Raven Lake in Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park

July 12, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Hiking
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 Even though the Raven Lake Trail in Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park is a bit off the beaten path, it is well worth it in the end. Being only about 90 kilometres from the city (with 16 kilometres being up an old, gravel forestry road) this 10 kilometre round trip is a perfect hike that will both last you the whole day and provide an little bit of a challenge. While the first few kilometres look pretty familiar with it's standard spruce tree composition, as you get higher you will see the change in the forest from sub-alpine to alpine, and than eventually to alpine meadows. Don't be surprised if you run into waist deep snow in the middle of July! After hiking for a couple of hours you will come to majestic Raven Lake, situated at the bottom of a mountain, which is the perfect setting to sit and have lunch at for an hour or so. If you are looking for overnight accomodations, there is a lovely A-frame cabin right on Raven Lake (make sure you bring all of your supplies though) or several tenting pads. Imagine waking up to crisp, mountain air and clear blue sky! If you have room to pack some fishing gear with you, it is worthwhile as Raven Lake is stocked with rainbow trout. When you make it back to your vehicles, you might be a little exhausted. But you will also be exhilarted with being able to find this pristine, mountainous environment fairly close to the city.  

Krystin

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Eskers Provincal Park: A world of opportunity

July 4, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Hiking
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 If you want a quick, couple hour hike, Eskers Provincial Park northwest of Prince George is a beautiful walk that showcases unique landforms and picturesque wetlands. The shorter, 3km walk also doubles as an interpretive trail that gives you information about glacial activity and how it created the landforms of the park. If you are lucky, you might be able to catch a glimpse of some wildlife in the wetlands, whether it is ducks or beavers or even moose. If you have some more time, you can do the 6km Kathie Lake trail, or even spend the time canoeing one of the many lakes that are stocked with fish. What’s the best about Eskers is that it’s only 30 minutes from the city which means that a days worth of adventure is right at your fingertips.

Krystin

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Posted by Tourism PG, Prince George at 05:06 PM