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Skins Spillway

July 23, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Camping

 Man-o-man if you want either a great place to camp or just a fantastic place to take a picnic on a nice day, I suggest going to Alcans Skins Spillway and campground. The drive out there is becautiful and then once you get there, you are right there on Ootsa Lake where you can stay for absolutely free! The campground is well taken care of and when the Spillway is open it is quite a sight to see. Everyone out there is friendly as well. So for a weekend away or a nice drive and place to picnic head on out to Alcan's Skins Spillway on Ootsa Lake and enjoy the beautiful sights.

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Posted by Kari, at 02:40 PM

Rod Reid Nature Trail - Burns Lake

July 22, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Walking

If you’re looking to stretch your legs while driving the west from Prince George on the Yellowhead Highway, take a wander around the Rod Reid Nature Trail in Burns Lake.  The short 2.1 km trail circles around the lush marshland pond named Lock Lomond and features several of the areas native birds.  There are several interpretive signs along the way that describe some of the natural processes which are taking place at the pond, many of them are visible from the trails two viewing platforms.  So put on some comfy shoes and enjoy this relaxing stroll around the pond.

 

Tasha and Jen

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Posted by Tourism PG, Prince George at 12:57 PM

Burns Lake Museum

July 9, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Museums

The Lakes District Museum is located on the Yellowhead Highway right beside the Burns Lake Visitor Information Centre; often people get the buildings confused. The Museum is also the "Old Foresrty Home", which was built in 1919, and is part of the in-town Heritage Walking Tour. As you are walking the grounds outside the Museum, you will come to an old building known as the "Bucket of Blood". This old building was originally owned by Barney Mulvaney who was a packer, trapper, and an adventurer who later became a Magistrate. Originally this building was a gambling den and then later served as a home to a number of families in the past. If you go on into the Museum you can learn about why the building is now known as the "Bucket of Blood" and other interesting facts about Burns Lake from the 1940's era and prior. If you are looking for something to fill an afternoon or more, visit the Burns Lake Museum.

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Posted by Kari, at 10:39 AM

Evenshen and Rod Reid Nature Trails

July 8, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Walking

After driving for hours one needs to get out and stretch their legs a little bit, I know, I was also the one who posted the information about loving driving around. I found that Burns Lake has just the trails for needing to have a stretch break. With a quick stop into the Burns Lake Visitor Information Centre/Chamber of Commerce one can get the brochure, or just verbal information, about the Eveneshen and Rod Reid Nature Trails. A traveler could walk these trails seperately or together, however long a walk they need.

The Eveneshen Trail is 1.3km and is mostly an uphill stretch that goes along a mini creek. The Rod Reid on the other hand is a 2.1km flat walk that borders the Loch Lomond pond that is also known as Beaver pond for it once housed a large beaver den that is still visible. Taken together the trails offer a nice unity of uphill exercise and then a flat retreat and then a down hill walk back. Seperately they offer quick exercises. The Rod Reid Trail also has informative signs about local wildlife and plantlife as well as viewing platforms and several benches for those needing a brief rest.

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Posted by Kari, at 03:30 PM

Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

July 8, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Adventure Tours

 Burns Lake is the northern gateway to the untamed wilderness of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, accessible by floatplane fron Burns Lake, jet-boat from Ootsa landing, or by foot or horseback via the Alexander Mackenzie Trail. Most of the huge, unpopulated norther half of the Tweedsmuir is encircled by the lakes that comprise the Nechako Reservior. Wilderness guides are available for horseback, canoe and backpack trips through the region. I traveled to the Tweedmuir park by boat with the Rotary Trek. It was such an amazing trip and I would love to do it again. We climbed uo Chikamen Mountain and swam in Surel falls. It is an excperience that can only happen there and it is so wonderful! Every part of the park is amazing and definately worth the trip!

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Posted by Erika S, Burns Lake at 03:27 PM

Bear Dens Trail

June 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Hiking
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 The hike took us about 2.5 hours round trip. In this photo it shows Tesinkuit Lake, with a small strip of Francious Lake behind. I would think the mountains in the background are the tweedsmuir mountains. The trail there is mostly up hill. The rock formation is very interesting on the hike. If you like a little more of a difficult hike this is the hike for you!

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Posted by Erika S, Burns Lake at 12:39 PM

Long Lake

June 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Hiking
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 This photo was taken last year during the winter on Long Lake Trail, which is near Kager Lake. This picture was a snowshoe trip and it was a beautiful trip. This trail is very different during the summer with completely different scenery. It is a wonderful trail for anytime of the year!!

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Posted by Erika S, Burns Lake at 12:37 PM

China Nose

June 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Hiking
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 My family hikes China Nose as a yearly routine; it is a magnificant mountain. The scenery at the peak of the mountain is one of the most beautiful sights and it is right in Burns Lake's back yard. More so it is right in my back yard as my family has a cabin on elwin lake, which has China Nose as the central sight; as seen in the photo that is taken during winter. The mountain and the hike make me proud to live in Burns Lake; it is such an amazing place!

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Posted by Erika S, Burns Lake at 11:56 AM

Ferry Ride on Francois Lake

June 10, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Backcountry Touring

 I absolutely love going on drives. A little road adventure each week at least keeps me happy. I live in a small are so one would think that after a while of driving around that you could run out of places to go and see, but that is simply not true. A drive that one can take and still never see the same thing twice is the Francois Lake Loop. A free Ferry ride, small resturants at each ferry landing, dirt roads and paved roads, and wildlife gallore. Plus tons of Resorts or free rec/campsites in case one wants to do an overnight drive on a weekend. I think anyone would have a great time on this drive. There is even the Skins Lake Spillway to see or stay at the campground too! And its a different way to get to either Houston or Fraser Lake in case one is sick of driving on the highway all the time.

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Posted by Kari, at 11:21 AM

Let it snow snow snow!

May 27, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burns Lake, Snowmobiling

 Everyone knows that in the north there is a large amount of snow that hangs around for about 6 months every year. Most people would think we are crazy to live here, but in Burns Lake we take advantage of the great fun the snow brings! Whether you’re a snowmobiler, snowboarder, skier or just simply a snowman maker this place is wonderful for all snow activities. A great place to snowmobile is the Paul Fire area, or better known as “The Burn”, there is a trail all the way up to the open mountain and you can take any type of snowmobile up there. When I went up we brought a small snowmobile with a big sled hooked up behind full of snowboards and sliders. It is a great view at the top and full of hills to fool around on with either sliders or snowmobiles. If you are a snowboarder it is about a 2 hour drive to the top of Ski Smithers; which is a beautiful mountain. I have been to many ski mountains throughout BC with the LDSS snowboarding team and yet Ski Smithers is still my favorite! The people around this area are incredibly friendly which enhances your experience. The snow in Burns Lake comes with many advantages and makles this place so wonderful!

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Posted by Erika , Burns Lake at 10:04 AM