Kellie's Guidebook
Swimming, kayaking, canoeing
Bowron Lake Provincial Park is located in BC's Cariboo Mountains, 144 kilometres southeast of the city of Prince George and east of Quesnel.
Take Hwy 26 from Quesnel, BC, to the community of Wells, a distance of 90km (55.8mi) and it is 30 km (18.6mi) by secondary road to the park from Wells. This magnificent 121 6000 hectare wilderness is characterized by a system of six major lakes and connecting waterways. The park contains a 116 kilometre canoe or kayak circuit consisting of Bowron, Indianpoint, Isaac, Lanezi, Sandy and Spectacle Lakes, the Bowron and Cariboo Rivers and a number of smaller lakes and streams, together with several portages.
Bowron Lake
Sightseeing
Wells is a small mining and tourist town in the Cariboo District of central British Columbia, located on BC Highway 26, 74 km (46 mi) from Quesnel and 8 km (5 mi) before the highway's terminus at Barkerville. It gains much of its revenue and jobs from tourists who pass through on their way to the Bowron Lake Provincial Park and to the historic museum town of Barkerville.
Wells
Wells is a small mining and tourist town in the Cariboo District of central British Columbia, located on BC Highway 26, 74 km (46 mi) from Quesnel and 8 km (5 mi) before the highway's terminus at Barkerville. It gains much of its revenue and jobs from tourists who pass through on their way to the Bowron Lake Provincial Park and to the historic museum town of Barkerville.
Historical Town
Billy Barker’s legendary gold strike on Williams Creek triggered a multi-billion dollar industrial revolution that literally built a province. Today, the extraordinary historic town of Barkerville stands as a living testament to BC’s golden beginnings. With its unique streetscape of more than 125 heritage buildings, period displays, satellite museums, restaurants and shops there is still so much to explore.
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Barkerville
Billy Barker’s legendary gold strike on Williams Creek triggered a multi-billion dollar industrial revolution that literally built a province. Today, the extraordinary historic town of Barkerville stands as a living testament to BC’s golden beginnings. With its unique streetscape of more than 125 heritage buildings, period displays, satellite museums, restaurants and shops there is still so much to explore.
Skiing
Troll Resort has an impressive vertical at 527m (1729ft) hosting a variety of terrain from perfect beginner slopes and long fall-line groomers to steep gladed tree runs and a large progressive terrain park with a recent terrain expansion. We also have an excellent beginner teaching area with its separate lift.
To go along with terrain the whole family can enjoy, what’s better than some of BC’s most family-friendly prices? Bring the whole family out for the day or the season and share endless enjoyment and save too!
Troll Ski Resort
7271 Barkerville HwyTroll Resort has an impressive vertical at 527m (1729ft) hosting a variety of terrain from perfect beginner slopes and long fall-line groomers to steep gladed tree runs and a large progressive terrain park with a recent terrain expansion. We also have an excellent beginner teaching area with its separate lift.
To go along with terrain the whole family can enjoy, what’s better than some of BC’s most family-friendly prices? Bring the whole family out for the day or the season and share endless enjoyment and save too!