Interior British Columbia

Blessed with breathtaking countryside and thousands of lakes, the Interior of British Columbia offers exceptional possibilities to experience true wilderness. It's the azure blue lakes and the breathtaking flower meadows that brings outdoor enthusiast in the area to paddle and hike. Canada’s westernmost province, British Columbia, enjoys many climatic zones and an interesting geographical mixture, offering an infinite range of activities for all outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Trips in Interior British Columbia

WANT TO TRAVEL LIGHT?

FLOWER POWER - Wells Gray Provincial Park

Looking for a trip with a lighter backpack and incredible flower meadows? You prefer cozy mountain huts over camping? We have the perfect trip for you!

One of the top 10 canoe trips in the World

A CANOEIST'S PARADISE - Bowron Lake Park

This unmatched chain of lakes stretches over a distance of 116 km (73 miles). Find quiet solitude, cherish incredible scenery and face some challenging canoeing!

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Wells Gray Provincial Park

From established hiking, biking and horse trails you can see only a glimpse of this vast 5400 sq km Park. Such wilderness is a haven for moose, black and grizzly bears, wolves, cougars, lynx and the elusive bobcat and wolverine. It is a land of forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. The woodlands are a thick mixture of deciduous and coniferous species where some 500 year old Western Red Cedars measuring 5 m in diameter can still be found. The spring thaw in the alpine tundra exposes an impressive display of wildflowers lasting until late August. This carpet of color is ever changing as the first blooms are surrendered to the soil and the next blossoms are given their season. High mountains give way to deep narrow gorges and long ago volcanic activity within the park has produced rare geological features and formations.

Large ice fields serve as a source for glacial streams and lakes where canoeists paddle the gentle waters of the lakes, and whitewater rafters anticipate the next river rapids. Waterfalls within the park are plentiful. The most notable; Spahats, Dawson and Helmcken Falls are all easily accessible. Helmcken Falls the grandest of all, cascades 145 m into the Clearwater River canyon below. It is the 4th highest waterfall in Canada.

Bowron Lakes Provincial Park

For those who seek solitude or yearn for the adventure of a true wilderness experience, the Bowron Lakes Park is the place to explore. Established in 1961, this large park is a sanctuary for wildlife where moose, black and grizzly bears, deer, mountain goats and caribou abound. It is also a major bird migration route sharing the airspace with bald eagles and a variety of waterfowl. Species of fish including trout, salmon and whitefish inhabit the waters of the 6 major lakes, the rivers and the creeks which make up this 116 km canoe and kayak paradise. The Bowron Lakes Chain is open from May 15 to Sept 30.