We did not see anybody the first days, great feeling. Click the link, below and in step 1. please select “Backcountry Bowron Lake” under Bowron Lake Park is located about 120 kilometres east of Quesnel. While they may be of interest, they are not necessary for people attempting the Canoe Circuit, as the park map and brochure are sufficient for navigation.
Just down the road a ways is a wonderful little store that has so much history piled into it. Good rain gear is a must and plan for rain every day by covering with tarps and using dry bags. If gear is not retrieved by end of season, it will be disposed of in accordance with BC Parks disposal policy. Gear that is left in the backcountry, as a result of an emergency situation, will be retrieved by the owner/user via a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or by Park Rangers when operationally feasible. Approximately 1km before the historic townsite of National Topographic Series 1:50,000 maps of the park are available at most BC map retailers. Camping sites are clean and well equipped (basic). Take to the skies and enjoy breathtaking views over Canada’s rugged mountainscape on this 30- or 40-minute glacier sightseeing experience by floatplane from Whistler. There are also a few short walking trails nearby.Increased park visitation during recent years has placed a great deal of pressure on the park’s resources. Bowron Lake Provincial Park is a BC wilderness park covering more than 121,600 hectares (300,352 acres) of land with a system of six major lakes. The park is a place of many moods, from bright sunshine and placid blue lakes to angry gray waters and torrential rains.Bowron Lake Park also has a very pleasant 25 unit drive-in campground. It is the responsibility of the owner/user to retrieve their gear or make arrangements for pick up. Drive north on Highway 97 through Quesnel, then follow signs onto Highway 26, which leads through Wells. I promise you, if you love the outdoors,We seemed to hit the circuit at the absolute perfect time. Views are excellent.
If we are to preserve the wilderness experience, it is up to each visitor to treat this special area with the respect it deserves.Visitors to Bowron laek Parks must abide by Section 16 of the Repeated violations or serious infractions may result in charges under the
Gear that is returned to frontcountry, as a result of being found, will be held by Park Operating staff at the Registration Center. Please use caution when traversing the area. Making up the canoe circuit are Indianpoint, Isaac, Lanezi, Sandy, Spectacle and Bowron Lakes, the Cariboo and Bowron Rivers, other smaller lakes and streams and several portages. During a campfire ban, smoking is restricted in all public areas of a park or protected area. Bowron Lake Provincial Park is a large wilderness area situated on the western slopes of the Cariboo Mountain Range. Hop into your flightseeing plane near Green Lake and take your seat. Hop into your flightseeing plane near Green Lake and take your seat. This wilderness canoe trip takes from 6 to 10 days to complete, depending on your time frame and skill level. Great lake shore sites. The world-renowned The park has tremendous diversity in topography and vegetation.
Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $18.00 per party / night Some of our group had experienced Bowron before and were looking forward to it. My best tips: Reader, you’ll want to spend a minute with this review, especially if you’re trying to determine to do this trip verses something else. portages were in need of serious repair also had a flat tire and was denied a patch kit so more or less dragged thr canobe prepared poryages are brutal and some beach access is a joke if there was a little work done it would be a world class canoe trip had a great time but would not do it again until some repairs are done too many injuries so sadWe did the full Bowron Lake circuit with a canoe rented at Becker's lodge.