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LAC DU BOIS GRASSLANDS

photo: Casey Macaulay

Sweeping grassland vistas, spectacular cliffs and canyons, cool dry forests, secret ponds and small lakes: rising north and west from the hot, dry Thompson valleys, through 3 grassland types, to the forested hills above. Lac du Bois encompasses lower to upper grassland communities in a relatively small geographic area. Nowhere else in western North America are these three types of grassland in such close proximity to each other.

Wildlife species of note include California bighorn sheep, white tail and mule deer, moose, waterfowl, rattlesnake, sharp-tail grouse, flammulated owls, black bear, burrowing owls, western long-billed curlews, harriers, and waterfowl.

Located north-west of Kamloops. There are 3 road access points. Within the Lac du Bois, there are 4 roads: all narrow, gravel, and of varying condition depending on weather and time of year.

Grasslands are very fragile. Tread lightly wherever you go. Use established trails only, to help minimize disturbance and prevent the spread of unwanted plant species.

Hikers and bikers should remember there are no facilities in the park and should bring drinking water and suitable clothing for changing elevations. It is important to stay on designated trails and roads.

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 5 IN CLEARWATER and LITTLE FORT

Liquor Agency

Highway 5

100km North of Kamloops

Little Fort, BC 250-677-4224 Highway 5

132km North of Kamloops

Clearwater, BC 250-674-3223

BOTH LOCATIONS FEATURING

Instore Bakery Hunting & Fishing Supplies Groceries Gas, Diesel, Propane