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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Things To Do

 

Gardens & City Parks

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Picnic and play.

Warner Lake
The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast offers a wonderful assortment of gardens and city parks. The lava beds are a must-see highlight of Centennial Park at 100 Mile House. Boitanio Park features manicured lawns and gentle trails in the heart of Williams Lake. In Quesnel, Ceal Tingley Park offers up colourful displays of flowers and the peaceful sway of Cottonwood trees, while LeBourdais Park is an ideal spot to enjoy lunch around the picnic tables, try out the children's playground and make a splash in the water spray park.



Centennial Park

Stroll in the inviting, 12-ha (30-ac) Centennial park. Settle in for an afternoon on the banks of Bridge Creek or explore the park's many ambling trails. Take a leisurely walk upstream to view beautiful Bridge Creek Falls cascading over a face of ancient lava beds.

Centennial Park is located just east of downtown 100 Mile House.

A word or two on your visit:

  • Approximate time required: 1-2 hours


Boitanio Park

Boitanio Park is a peaceful retreat in the heart of Williams Lake featuring manicured lawns, distinguished gardens, rolling hills and fir forests. Wind your way along the park's walking trails and don't miss the spectacular rose garden at the park's main entrance. Amenities include an outdoor theatre, playground area, picnic area and skateboard park.

Boitanio Park is located in downtown Williams Lake.

A word or two on your visit:

  • Approximate time required: 1-2 hours


Ceal Tingley Park

Ceal Tingley Park is resplendent with lovely flower gardens, towering Cottonwood trees and evergreens. It is also the start of the Riverfront Trail walking system - a leisurely 5-km (3-mi) stroll along the original trail passes the Fraser River Footbridge, one of the only remaining original footbridges in BC. "Heritage Corner" across from the trail entrance features an historic water wheel and a period Hudson's Bay Company building from the 19th century.

Ceal Tingley Park is located in Quesnel.

A word or two on your visit:

  • Approximate time required: 1-3 hours


LeBourdais Park

In addition to its charming setting, LeBourdais Park offers many convenient facilities. Enjoy lunch around picnic tables, visit the children's playground and make a splash in the water spray park. A bandstand and little league baseball diamond are also nearby. While you're in the park, stop by the Quesnel Museum and the rose garden. There is also an onsite Visitor Info Centre.

LeBourdais Park is located in Quesnel.

A word or two on your visit:

  • Admission fee in effect for the museum
  • Approximate time required: 1-3 hours