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Natural Beauty
The famous Wells Gray Park is only a short drive from Clearwater. The park is world famous for its:
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Majestic and numerous waterfalls.
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Extinct volcanoes
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Lava rock formations
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Alpine meadows
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Unspoiled lakes and rivers
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Lush forests and beautiful old cedars
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Animal viewing
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Bird watching
The three major falls are only a short walk from your car.
For the more energetic, there are some excellent hikes to view the more remote
falls.
For more information on
Wells Gray park and available hikes visit
BC
Parks web site or information on Wells
Gray.
Click here for an
article on the area.
Go-outdoors
offers a 4 hour interpretive tour of the park.
When do you view the animals? Click here
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Helmcken Falls - no hiking
required
Pyramid Mountain - old volcano |
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Hiking
Fantastic hiking in the area. From short one
kilometer trails to all day hikes to the more remote backcountry trips.
The Clearwater/ Wells Gray area has pristine wilderness that is waiting to be
discovered. You can explore on your own or utilize the services of the many
qualified guides in the area. Click here
for a map of the trails in Wells Gray Park.
Wells Gray Adventures has hut to hut hiking to their three remote
lodges in the beautiful alpine of Wells Gray Park.
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Between the end of June and mid-August is the time to see the
wildflowers that carpet the subalpine meadows of Trophy Mountain. The 'To
the Treeline and Beyond' trail is an easy 2 k walk.
A lengthier hiking trail leads from the meadows to views of the Shuswap
Highlands from Skyline Ridge (moderate; 12 km return).
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On the
Water -
River Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing
Clearwater, BC is famous for its excellent river
trips. From exciting white water rafting, flatwater canoeing to the more relaxing scenic
float
trips, there is a trip to suite your taste and time schedule. Kayaking
trips and classes are also available. Check out these businesses located in
Clearwater for more information:
Interior Whitewater - www.interiorwhitewater.bc.ca
Riverside Adventures - www.riveradventures.ca
Take a trip back in time and experience the old style 26 foot Voyageur canoe
used by the Canadian fur trading - Riverside
Adventures
Wells Gray Park is also know for its two large pristine
lakes, Clearwater Lake and Azure Lake. Try canoeing and kayaking on
these lakes as a means to explore the park and stay at one of the eleven
wilderness campsites.
Clearwater Lake Tours offers boat trips on the lake
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Vavenby Trail Rides |
Horseback Riding
Some unique horseback riding adventures await those who prefer the "traditional" western means of transportation.
Vavenby Trail Rides offers 3 or 4 hour rides to full day adventures. In
May and June you can even experience a real cattle drive.
Buffalo Ranch also offers 2.5 hour rides to Moul Creek Falls.
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Fishing
For those fishing enthusiasts look no further.
Wells Gray country offers some
excellent fishing; especially the fresh water Rainbow Trout, well
known for its fierce fighting power.
Try fly fishing on the Clearwater River with "Silent Sport Fly
Fishing" at www.silentsportflyfishing.com
With the numerous lakes and rivers
in the area you are
sure to find your "ideal' fishing hole.
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Golfing
Still more to do in Clearwater- we have two golf courses in the area.
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The Wells Gray Golf Resort
35 kilometers north at the entrance to Wells Gray Park. This 9 hole course
has the incredible Trophy mountains as a backdrop while you play, call 1-877-215-golf.
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The 9 hole Lacarya Golf course is 5
kilometers south of Clearwater. This meticulously groomed course
offers challenge to the advanced players and pleasure for beginners.
1-866-522-2792.
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Relax
When you are not
busy, hiking, fishing, golfing, rafting or horseback riding, you can just sit back and
relax at the Clearwater Valley Resort & KOA. If you still have
energy, you can enjoy swimming, mini golf, volleyball and horseshoes.
Too tired to
cook - a number of restaurants are located within easy walking distance of
the resort.
The Flour Meadow Bakery and Cafe is 100m down the road in a beautiful log
cabin. On your way for a days adventure, why not pick up a picnic lunch from the
Flour Meadow.
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Clearwater,
BC really does have it all for your
vacation enjoyment!
Make a camping reservation -
click here
Please let us know if you find these
planning pages helpful or how we can improve them. Email our webmaster at webmaster@clearwaterbckoa.com
* The Clearwater Valley Resort lists these
companies only as an information service and this does not necessarily
constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation.
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