In summer or winter, the McBride and surrounding Robson Valley landscape accommodates incredible outdoor adventure.
Hiking, birdwatching, and camping are warm weather options, while winter shifts to cross-country skiing, heli-skiing, ice-fishing, and snowmobiling.
Spend a day hiking the Ancient Forest, or take a multi-day trek along the Ozalenka Valley or Kristie Glacier. Mountain bike numerous logging roads, including steep climbs into the alpine at Mount Lucille, Bell Mountain, or McBride Peak. Avoid mountain biking in the high elevation meadows and alpine areas due to the fragile environment.
Climb solid mountain rock-faces, or paraglide from Mount McBride, slowly descending 1,219m/4,000ft. For a more relaxing option, head out to King Creek Golf Course (15km/9mi east of McBride) for a day of 9-hole golfing.
Water Activities
Canoe or kayak along the Fraser River and its tributaries. Whitewater raft the thrilling rapids of Holmes River. Travelling in August means that there is opportunity to view spawning Chinook salmon. Fish McBride's nearby waters, including Goat River and West Twin Creek, LaSalle Lakes, Little Lost Lake, and McKale/Blackwater River.
Parks & Gardens
Check out Koeneman Park, situated close to town, for a great place to picnic and view the surrounding mountains. There is also a small park, with a children's play area, across from the McBride Train Station on Main Street. McBride is a great home base from which to explore the surrounding area's many provincial parks including Mount Robson, West Twin, Mount Terry Fox, and Rearguard Falls. Holiday Creek Arch Upper and Lower Raush Protected Area is also accessible from McBride.
Wildlife Viewing
McBride's Rocky Mountain backyard abounds with incredible wildlife and bird species. While wildlife viewing is never guaranteed, chances are high in this area. Always come equipped with binoculars, a camera, and a little patience.
Wildlife found in the Robson Valley and adjacent mountains includes seven species of ungulates including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, caribou, mule deer, white-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and moose. There are also grizzly bears, black bears, gray wolves, cougars, lynx, wolverines, and coyotes. Pick up a guidebook and search for tracks.
Driving Routes
Access McBride and the surrounding Robson Valley's summer and winter offerings - hiking, birdwatching, camping, cross-country skiing, heli-skiing, ice-fishing, and snowmobiling - along the Lakes & Trail Circle Route. Learn more about circle route through McBride here: Driving Routes.
Where to Begin
Stop by the McBride Visitor Centre (at the McBride Train Station) for more information about seasonal things to do in the area.
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