WELLS GRAY CLEARWATER, B.C. VISITOR & PARK GUIDE
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Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
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Welcome to
WELLS GRAY
Country Imagine a place... Where the Clearwater, Thompson and Murtle Rivers roar and wildlife sightings are as common as sunrise and sunset.
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he place you imagine is Wells Gray Country, the mountain communities centered around Clearwater and Wells Gray Provincial Park.
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,250 square kilometers (1.3 million acres) of alpine wilderness, borne from volcanoes and carved by glaciers. It’s one of the most unique landscapes in all of B.C., where your days are measured in your steps hiked, wildlife sightings, and the number of waterfall shots on your camera.
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amp along our rivers and lakes, or treat yourself to rest and relaxation in some of Canada’s best B&Bs. Immerse yourself in Indigenous and pioneer history.
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t’s here, amoung old-growth inland rainforests and soaring mountain peaks that you’ll find your wild.
Wells Gray Adventures guiding on Clearwater Lake
The Visitor’s Guide is published by Tourism Wells Gray 250.674.3530 ext. 109 wellsgray.ca
THE PARK
The mighty Helmcken Falls, one of Canada’s highest. Located in Wells Gray Provincial Park which is BC’s fourth largest and easy to access. Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
CLEARWATER, BC 52.3239° N |120.1497° W
22 WELLS GRAY PARK VO LC A N O E S VOLCANIC FEATURES VISIBLE IN THE PARK
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INLAND C A N A DA’ S LARGEST ALPINE FLOWER MEADOW
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WATERFALLS:
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1.3 MILLION ACRES OF WILDERNESS
OF GROOMED TRAILS
MURTLE LAKE = NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST PADDLE ONLY LAKE
TROPHY SOAR TO MOUNTAINS
WHERE THE WILDLIFE LIVES
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ABOVE THE S H U SWA P H I G H LA N D
OUR STORY
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cratch beneath the surface of our forests and mountains and you’ll uncover a history deeply rooted in First Nation history and pioneering legends. Explore the Ray and Majerus wilderness homesteads. Witness the ravages of the Great Wells Gray Fire of 1926. Search out historic log houses and barns. Follow in the wake of the first Overlanders, rafting on the North Thompson River.
Our heritage is not out of reach; it surrounds you the moment you step into the park! Step out on almost any valley trail and you’re hiking (or snowshoeing) in the footsteps of the Simpcw and Canim Lake (Tsq’escenemc) First Nations. Discover pictographs lining the shore at Mahood Lake. Look for salmon along the Raft River, as our First Nations have always done. Search for remnants of ancient kekulis, now fading into the earth. The Simpcw and Tsq’escenemc are members of the Secwepemc, or Shuswap Nation, whose traditional territory encompasses much of the North Thompson region and WellsGray Country. Ancestors of present band members lived in winter villages or camps and evidence of life in earlier times can still be found at ancestral village sites.
WILDLIFE
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atch in awe as black bears graze by the roadsides. Count vibrant red spawning salmon swimming up Bailey’s Chute waterfall every August. Spot massive moose roaming snow-covered meadows.
Embark on guided wilderness tours to view bears, deer, wolves, beavers, and 250 species of bird life. Our boundless wilderness and diverse ecosystem means there’s no shortage of wildlife. Enjoy all of it without admission, feeding times or fences. We can’t predict where the wildlife will roam…they just naturally appear on the banks of the Clearwater and Murtle Rivers as you paddle past, in wildflower meadows as you climb mountain trails, or floating in thermal updrafts over lakes and campsites.
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ACTIVITIES
Adventure awaits in Wells Gray ITINERARIES DAY ONE
DAY TWO
Spend the morning taking a self-guided waterfall tour, seeing our most famed waterfalls including Helmcken, Spahats, Dawson, and Mushbowl Falls.
Have another day?
Feeling more adventurous? Feel the power of Moul Falls on this two hour return hike. Or hike up to the Trophy Mountain Flower Meadows. Try the short, steep climb to Silvertip Falls.
Explore the upper end of the Park corridor. Choose from a multitude of hikes like the West Lake Loop, Pyramid Mountain, Stitka Falls and Clearwater Lake View point. Stop at the Osprey Cafe to refuel. Then jump in a canoe or take an afternoon boat tour of the spectacular backcountry Clearwater and Azure Lakes.
Grab a bite in town then book yourself an adventure for the afternoon like whitewater rafting or horseback riding.
After a hearty meal in town return to your base camp for an evening of stargazing.
DAY 3 + MORE
OVERNIGHT HIKES Choose from self-guided hikes to:
Explore the history and geology of the park with hikes like the Clearwater River Trail to Triple Decker Falls, Whitehorse Bluffs or the hike to Ray Farm.
• Trophy Mountain Skyline (12 km)
Experience Wells Gray Country from the air on a flight, heli tour, or tandem paragliding experience.
• Table Mountain (14 km)
Need to relax? Take a dip in Dutch Lake, or go for a round of golf at one of our two gold resorts. Spend the evening enjoying B.C. beer and live music.
• Fight Lake (18 km) • Battle Mountain (29 km) *Make sure to stop at the Visitor Information Centre for maps and trail condition updates. Or try a multi-day guided Hut-to-Hut hiking experience in the pristine Alpine.
Tip: Looking to explore Wells Gray Country in depth and detail? Visit BC Parks online to download map and trail information for Wells Gray and North Thompson Provincial Parks. ‘Exploring Wells Gray Park’ by Roland Neave is an in-depth guidebook for purchase that outlines the full history and detailed trip instructions. $5 from every purchase benefits the Park.
Dutch Lake in Clearwater, BC Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
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CHASING WATERFALLS & VOLCANOES Born of volcanoes and carved by glaciers. Layered by time and the elements. Discover one of the most unique ecosystems in all of British Columbia: volcanic fields, ancient lava beds and some of the best fly-fishing in the Park. Follow the paths of receding glaciers, where Trophy Mountain’s alpine meadows now burst with colour in summer. Climb extinct volcanoes. Revel in a wilderness playground 3.5 million years in the making. Fire and ice created the waterfalls, rivers, lakes and mountains you see today. Volcanic eruptions followed by periods of great cooling created layer upon layer of volcanic rock, some more than 150 ft above the valley floor. Retreating glaciers followed, flooding rivers and lakes, creating the adventure-fuelled playground you find today.
Wells Gray Park has 39 named waterfalls Moul Falls, a signature hike in Wells Gray Provincial Park Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
TOP 13 WATERFALLS IN WELLS GRAY
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Helmcken Falls – Plunging 141 metres to the canyon below, Helmcken Falls is the fourth highest waterfall in Canada. A short walk takes you to the viewing platform which is wheelchair accessible. Access is 49 kms up the Park road. Spahats Creek Falls – A 5 minute walk takes you to see volcanic rock deposits formed centuries ago. Watch from the platform as Spahats Falls plunges into a startling canyon. Access is 13 kms up the Park road. Moul Falls - A one-hour hike through the forest delivers you to the top of the falls. Continue to the base to experience the waterfall from behind the rush of water. Access is 25 kms up the Park road. Dawson Falls – A 10 minute hike through an old growth forest lets you watch water cascade over 200,000 year old lava beds. Access is 42 kms up the Park road. Mushbowl – Just downstream from Dawson Falls, watch the Murtle River split in two as it makes its way around Cambrian rock formations. Pull over after crossing the one-lane wooden bridge that straddles the river. Access 40 kms up the Park road Silvertip Falls – At 168 metres, this is one of the tallest falls in Wells Gray Park, hidden under Trophy Mountain. Stop at Vistor Centre for directions and road condition report. Triple Decker & Candle Creek Falls – A stunning three -tiered waterfall that marks the start of a 7km oneway hike down along the Clearwater RIver trail. Access 4km up the Park road at sign marked Woodlot 301.
Fallsfollow signs through Rainbow Falls – From the far end of Azure Lake from the Rainbow Helmcken Falls campground, old growth forest to see as the falls cascade into Azure Lake. Sylvia & Goodwin Falls – A gorgeous 4 km hike from the very end of the Clearwater River Road delivers you to this upper cascade on the Mahood River. The same hike will deliver you to the lower cascade on the Mahood River. NOTE: Road condition is rough. Marcus and Myanth Falls – After watching salmon jump at Baileys Chute, complete the 5 km, flat West Lake Loop through old growth forest and berry patches to see these falls. Access 59 kms up the Park road.
Silvertip Falls
Spahats Falls Wells Gray Provincial Park
Dawson Falls in Wells Gray Park
Silvertip Falls
HIKE
Photo: Wells Gray Adventures
Largest sub-alpine Flower meadow in Canada
A HIKER’S HAVEN From a simple stroll along the Clearwater or Murtle Rivers to multi-day treks high above the alpine, this region is a hiker’s haven offering choices for every skill level. All of our hikes are through dense wilderness trails or high alpine meadows and each has been categorized by difficulty level – be sure to learn before you go and be prepared.
WALK THROUGH HISTORY Well before the park was created, pioneering families staked their claim, cleared the land and built their homesteads in the shadow of Pyramid Mountain. Long abandoned and now being reclaimed by the forest, you can still catch a glimpse of the Ray Family Farm and the Majerus Homestead.
ALPINE MEADOWS If you’re after something a little more challenging, try the Trophy Mountain alpine meadows, an hour hike that take you through an old growth rainforest and high into the Alpine. One moment you’re deep in the trees and the next you’re standing in a rainbow of colour surrounded by blooming wildflowers with stunning mountain peaks as your backdrop.
HUT-TO-HUT For an alpine adventure you can only dream of, indulge in a guided hut-to-hut hiking experience for a full dose of off-the-grid splendour. Join Wells Gray Adventures for three, five and seven day excursions above the tree-line will have you climbing peaks, swimming in highalpine lakes, napping in wildflower meadows and bedding down in wilderness cabins, making memories and friends along the way.
INTERPRETIVE You can easily explore the park on your own, but to understand the history, geology and wildlife that make up Wells Gray, you may want to hike with a local naturalist. Join Discover Wells Gray to learn the fascinating history of the park’s waterfalls, flower meadows, volcanic fields and mountain peaks on full and half-day treks and you’ll be inspired to head out on your own trails of discovery.
Glacier Lillies are the first to bloom in the Trophy Mountains Photo: Wells Gray Adventures
PADDLE
Wells Gray Adventures guiding on the Clearwater/Azure Lake chain
Clearwater and Azure Lakes Clearwater and Azure Lakes offer you the beauty and serenity of the backcountry with easy access in the Cariboo Mountains. Located at the very end of the Park road, put your boat in right at the dock. Find your bliss with 16 campsites, 3 backcountry trailheads and waterfalls that cascade into the lake. Each lake is 22km long with a 500m portage between the lakes. See the BC Parks website for more information maps. Long for incredible adventure but not up for paddling? Take a boat tour (day or overight) to Rainbow Falls at the end of Clearwater/Azure Lake with Clearwater Lake Tours. Need a guide? Try Clearwater Lake Tours, BC Backcountry Adventures, or Wells Gray Adventures. Need a canoe? Clearwater Lake Tours can outfit you with canoes and gear for your trip.
Murtle Lake
Glide along Murtle Lake, the largest paddle-only lake in North America, and discover its many beautiful sandy beaches.
Murtle Lake
Murtle Lake is accesible from Blue River, BC (an hour north from Clearwater on the highway.) Visit BC Parks website to learn more. Rent a canoe or canoe cart at the lake with Murtle Canoes.
PADDLE
Paddle the pristine waters
of Clearwater/Azure Lake Chain and Murtle Lake—
two of the top five canoe trips in Canada.
Full and half-day guided boat tours on Clearwater & Azure Lakes
where the wild things are — free of crowds, with plenty of wide, open spaces.
CLEARWATER LAKE TOURS Visit the Osprey Cafe at Clearwater Lake, the only cafe/resturant in Wells Gray Park with the only Wi-Fi in Wells Gray Park!
Mushbowl Falls, one of the 39 named falls throughout Wells Gray Provincial Park
Canoe Rentals, Gear Outfitter and Canoe /Kayak Taxi
(250) 674-2121
clearwaterlaketours.com
Interior Whitewater Expeditions at Moul Falls on a full-day trip
RAFTING
Riverside Adventures on the Clearwater River
Interior Whitewater Expeditions on the Clearwater River
RAFTING
Go With the Flow
WHITEWATER RAFTING AND KAYAKING Paddle churning white water rapids. Float along a slow running river or ride a watery roller coaster of chutes, volcanic canyons and flats. Kick back, relax and keep your eyes peeled for eagles, bears and high-jumping salmon. Experience an epic adventure that sets your pulse racing.
Wells Gray Provincial Park includes two of the world’s largest rivers (by volume) to occur within an entirely protected area (the Clearwater & Murtle Rivers). The Clearwater River, with its churning Class I - IV rapids, lush mountain backdrop, gaping volcanic canyons and wildlife seen roaming its shores, is always the star of the show. Take your pick of trips with three guiding companies ranging from several hours to several days for adults, and with some trips suitable for children. *Selected by the Canadian Tourism Commission as a Signature Experience of a Lifetime, the Interior Whitewater Expedition ‘Do You Believe in Magic’ multi-day trip is the only multi-sport adventure to combine wilderness rafting, canoeing, and hiking in BC or Canada.
An overnight trip with Interior Whitewater Expeditions on the Clearwater River
MOUNTAIN BIKING
No Ordinary Day in the Park
TOP 6 MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES IN WELLS GRAY COUNTRY Candle Creek Trails – 40 kilometers of forest loops groomed to international standards. (See trail map at back of guide) Blackwater, Stillwater, McLeod Hill and South Murtle Trails – 30 kilometers of muddy-tire surprises. Clearwater River Road – Beautiful mountain vistas, moderate ride. Chu Chua - Located on and developed by the Simpcw First Nation, this friendly community welcomes riders to try their newly built trails. Majerus Falls – Full day of hard-core riding, topped off with waterfalls. Green Mountain Road – 3.6 kilometer steep climb to the lookout tower. Need a bike rental or a guide? Contact Liquid Lifestyles (250) 674-3307, liquidlifestyles.ca.
Liquid Lifestyles guiding on theCandle Creek Trails overlooking the Clearwater Valley
Fall colours in Vavenby, BC with Vavenby Trail RIdes
HORSEBACK RIDING
Sit high in the saddle on a horseback adventure
Vavenby Trail Rides Guided rides on a scenic, working cattle ranch. Lots of options. All ages welcome. Maximum 8 riders. The Shook Ranch Vavenby, B.C. 250-676-9598 edshook@hotmail.com vavenbytrailrides.ca
FISHING
Wells Gray Country is a worldrenowned destination for fresh water fishing. It’s easy to find your own quiet spot on our lakes and rivers. Looking for a fishing getaway? Try Star Lake Resort or Moose Camp Resort. Contact the Little For Fly Shop for information on guided Fly fishing on the Clearwater River.
Fly fishing on the Clearwater River
GOLF
With two full service golf resorts to choose from, you can be sure to include a few rounds during your Wells Gray getaway. Try Lacarya Golf and RV Park & Wells Gray Golf Resort and RV Park
Wells Gray Golf Resort and RV Park
Scenic Flights
FLY
Experience the incredible mountains, volcanoes and waterfalls of Wells Gray from above. Take a flight tour with Wells Gray Air to see some of Wells Gray Park’s 22 volcanoes. The Wells Gray Air strip, located conviniently in Clearwater accepts other aircraft landing and fly-in camping. New this year, Wells Gray Air is offering direct transfers between Kamloops & Whistler to Clearwater. Try the ultimate fly-in and wine experience with direct tours from Clearwater to wineries in Penticton and Lilloet. Longing to fly like the birds do? Thrill seekers will love trying a tandem paragliding experience over the North Thompson Valley with XSky Paragliding. For a helicopter tours, Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. offers tours directly from their base in Clearwater.
WINGS & WATERFALLS
O n e Awe s o m e R i d e !
BOOK YOUR FLIGHT TODAY www.xskyparagliding.com 250-674-1108 xskyparagliding@gmail.com
Clearwater and Wells Gray offer an excellent mix of affordable and family friendly activities
FAMILY EVENTS
Dutch Lake (pictured below) offers a great basecamp for relaxation and fun. Stretch out on the beach while the kids splash in the pristine and clear water. Bring a picnic or grab a snack at the local food truck. Canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals are available at the Jasper Way Inn, right next to the beach. Serenity Music hosts music shows all year-round and is home to the three-day Harvest Music Festival every September. Free camping is included with every ticket.
Live music at Serenity Music Centre for the Performing Arts
The newly built Splash Park, located behind BuyLow Foods in town, is a great way for the kids to cool off in the summer. See our free events (to the right) for more family-friendly activities. The swimming dock at Dutch Lake Beach in Clearwater, B.C. It’s a popular family hang-out for visitors and locals alike.
Dutch Lake Beach, Clearwater, BC
January & February • January 1, 2019 - New Years Day Ski, Candle Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails • January- Ice Fishing Derby, Dutch Lake • February- Birchleg Nordic X-Country Ski Race at the Candle Creek Trails
May & June
• Farmer’s Market, Every SAT. 9am-12PM • May 19, Clearwater May Day Parade • 18-21, May Long Weekend • June 23-24, Summer Solstice Disc Golf Tournament • June 8-12 Wolfwood Primitive Skills Gathering
August
• Farmer’s Market, Every SAT. 9am-12PM • Simpcw First Fish Ceremony • Clearwater Children’s Art Festival • Thursday Night Concert Series at Dutch Lake Community Centre (Weekly) • Starry Nights with Wells Gray Air (Every Wed)
October & November • Fall is the best time to see the golden colours of the leaves • Simpcw Honouring Young Women Pow Wow, Chu Chua
2018-19 EVENTS
March & April • March- Snowmobile Freestyle and Race Event • April is the month to meet the new lambs at the Aveley Ranch in Birch Island
July • Farmer’s Market, Every SAT. 9am-12PM • July 1, Canada Day Celebrations at Dutch Lake Beach • July 21, Aboriginal Day Celebrations • July 13-15, Clearwater Kayak Festival • Thursday Night Concert Series at Dutch Lake Community Centre (Weekly) 7PM • Starry Nights with Wells Gray Air (Wed. Weekly)
September • • • •
Farmer’s Market, Every SAT. 9am-12PM Clearwater Canoe Regatta & BBQ Sept 7-9, Serenity Harvest Music Festival Sept 21, Banff Travelling Film Festival
December
• Rotary Christmas Tree Light-Up
FREE Weekly Summer Season Events for 2018
Starry Nights at the Clearwater Aiport (Wells Gray Air) - Wednesday Nights (8pm) during July and August, enjoy a free movie and stargazing nights at the Clearwater Airport. The dark skies bring excellent opportunities to see the Milky Way and shooting stars. Bring a blanket, concession available. Event by donation. Live Music Guild Nights - Every Thursday Night at 7pm during June, July and August, enjoy free live bands and music at the field by the Dutch Lake Community Centre. This family-friendly event is a great way to unwind and enjoy the summer breeze. Bring a chair. Event by donation and concession available. Clearwater Farmers Market - Every Saturday from May-October (9AM-12PM), enjoy this market that is full of local flavours. Mingle with the locals which you sample and shop for produce, meats, sweets, and crafts! Don’t miss the pancake breakfast, available every Saturday morning at the market.
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Pyramid Mtn. Horseshoe Falls Trailhead
Redspring Picnic Area
Deer Creek Picnic Area
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Ray Farm / Mineral Springs Trail Horseshoe (Clearwater River Access)
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59.3 km Alice Creek Picnic Area, Mineral Spring Trail
Bailey’s Chute Viewing Platform, West Lake Loop Trail
63.1 km
Shadow Lake VIEWING POINT / PLATFORM WATER FALLS
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66.6 km Zellars Lake
Norman’s Eddy
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Falls Creek Campground, Osprey Falls & Clearwater Lake Campground
Lakeshore Trail
PARKING PARK INFORMATION
Boat Launch / Easter Bluffs Trail
Clearwater Lake Lookout
TRAILS & HIKES
ATTRACTION
(Distance from Information Centre in Clearwater is indicated in kilometres.)
Southern Wells Gray Park-Road Access Map and Legend
PARK INFORMATION BOARD
Majerus Farm Trailhead
Pyramid Mtn./ Horseshoe Falls Trailhead
Redspring Picnic Area
Deer Creek PicnicArea
Ray Farm / Mineral Springs Trail & Horseshoe (Clearwater River Access)
West Rim/White Horse Bluff Trailhead
Helmcken Falls Rim Trail
Helmcken Falls Viewing Platform
Alice Lake
Bailey’s Chute Viewing Platform / West Lake Loop Trail
Shadow Lake
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Shaden Viewpoint of Clearwater River
Start of Clearwater River Trail
Candle Creek Falls
Clearwater River Road
Access to Battle Mountain Hike
Flat Iron Trailhead
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Spahat Falls
Trophy Flower Meadow Access
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Silvertip Falls Access
Moul Falls Trail
UPPER CLEARWATER
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Bee Farm
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Candle Creek Ski Trails Parking Start of Clearwater River Trail
Goodwin Falls / Sylvia Falls
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Triple Decker Falls Access
Mahood Lake Trailhead
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10.5 km Candle Creek Ski trails and parking lot access through Greer sub-division
Clearwater River Trail Access #2
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Spahat Falls Trophy Flower Meadow Access
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18.5 km Silvertip Falls Recreation Site
Trophy Flower Meadows
Shaden Viewpoint of Clearwater
Trophy Flower Meadows / Silvertip Falls Access
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25 km
Moul Falls Moul Falls Trail
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41.3 km
Access to Battle Mountain Hike
Park Information Board
Flat Iron Trailhead
Green Mtn. Viewing Tower Foot Lake Trail
West Rim / White Horse Bluff Trailhead 40.2 km
33 km
41.5 km
Majerus Farm Trailhead Smith Lake Trail
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Murtle River / Mushbowl Parking
Green Mtn. Road & Placid Lake Trailhead
Dawson Falls Viewpoint
WINTER
The Wonder
Moul Falls as the ice forms Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
Carving a turn at the Cleaerwater Ski Hill with Clearwater (Grizzly) Mountain behind Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
of Winter
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reathe in the crisp, cold air. Marvel at waterfalls frozen in spectacular ice columns. Feel snow crunch beneath your boots. Marvel at mountains and trees sparkling under a blanket of snow and a bright blue sky. It feels as though you have the whole place to yourself. This is winter in Wells Gray and Clearwater, one of our best-kept secrets. Embrace the chill. Carve fresh tracks over new fallen snow. Ski tour the backcountry from hutto-hut. Cosy up by a fire. Watch moose migrate through distant meadows. Savour the solitude of Wells Gray in the off-season between November and April.
Experience winter in its purest form. Hut-to-hut skiing in Wells Gray Park Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
WINTER
Helmcken Falls as its ice cone forms Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
TOP 10 WINTER ADVENTURES IN WELLS GRAY AND CLEARWATER • Frozen waterfall tour- see the ice form at Helmcken, Spahats, Dawson, and Moul Falls • Over 100 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails x-country trails – a different course each day! (Try the Majerus Farm Loop in Wells Gray Park and the Candle Creek Cross-Country Ski trails in Clearwater) • Take a snow-taxi up for exclusive access to Clearwater Lake and try winter canoeing! (Clearwater Lake Tours) This is the best opportunity to spot moose in the Park. • Legendary snowshoeing trails on B.C. powder in Wells Gray Provincial Park • Ski hut-to-hut in the Trophy Mountains, the most reliable snowpack in the Cariboo Mountains (Wells Gray Adventures) • Snowmobile to Raft Peak and along the Nehalliston Plateau • Witness wildlife like moose, eagles and pine martens from the comfort of a cabin • Try your luck at ice fishing on Dutch Lake in Clearwater • Experience the unique Birchleg, a Viking themed Cross-Country Ski race held in February every year (Wells Gray Outdoors Club) • Bring the family for skiing at the quaint and community run ski-hill in Clearwater
Canada's Great White North
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t’s perfectly fitting that Wells Gray Park in Canada’s Great White North offers some of BC’s finest Nordic skiing. We know snow, after all – we get between three and four metres of fine white powder each year! Explore more than 100 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails, or create your own path in our untracked backcountry and conquer winter in true Canadian style. For those that prefer a calmer experience, ski or snowshoe four different trail systems in Wells Gray Country. Candle Creek Trails – 30 kilometers of track-set trails, perfect for all levels. The 36 kilometer Blackwater/Stillwater route winds along the river to the Majerus Homestead and beyond. If adrenaline is the name of your game, gear up for an adventure that’s inaccessible to most – ski touring the park’s backcountry on a guided hut-to-hut adventure with Wells Gray Adventures. Arrive in the legendary Trophy Mountains in pure backcountry style atop a snowcat or by helicopter. Strap on your skis and take off, carving your signature into champagne powder on untouched slopes. For exclusive access to the upper portions of Wells Gray Park, hop in a snow-taxi with Clearwater Lake Tours and you will have the Park to yourself. Cozy up on an outfitted tour which includes meals and a warm cabin. Try winter canoeing and snowshoeing in utter and pristine winter bliss. Moose are prevelant along this tour.
Snow Taxi, Clearwater Lake Tours
Cross-country Skiing
Wells Gray Outdoors Club Candle Creek Warming Hut
Dutch Lake located in the heart of Clearwater, BC
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From engagements, to weddings, and anniversaries—our waterfalls are the perfect backdrop for expressing the power and
WEDDINGS
beauty of your love. A romantic engagement in the forest. A rustic wedding on a ranch. A celebration of two lives joining together. Wells Gray/Clearwater is located along a major route about halfway between Vancouver and Edmonton making it a perfect Western Canadian wedding destination. Waterfalls, rivers, forests and flower meadows make for a wildly rustic wedding. It’s the recipe for an event you and your guests will remember. Affordability meets top-notch caterers, venues, and world-class accommodations.
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WHERE TO STAY
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he right place to stay can turn a good vacation into a great vacation. Finding a place in Wells Gray might seem easy. Making your choice is where it gets hard.
HOTELS & MOTELS
B&Bs/INNS
The welcome mat is always out at our roadside hotels and motels; offering comfortable, clean and affordable accommodations.
Unwind with wildlife right outside your window. Share stories of your daily adventures with fellow travellers you’ll meet over breakfast. Make yourself at home at our world-renowned, top-rate, B&Bs and country inns.
RANCH STAYS Indulge your inner-cowboy with a stay at a western guest ranch. Each ranch offers a unique experience to slip away from your workday world and into the old west.
CAMPING & RVing Fall asleep to the music of a rushing river. Wakeup with the sun peaking through your tent flap. Disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There’s no better way to experience our backyard wilderness than to pitch a tent (or park an RV) in it.
HOTELS, LODGES, RANCHES & RESORTS Ace Western Motel 250-674-2266 429 Murtle Crescent acewesternmotel.com Alpine Meadows Resort 250-587-6368 3400 Dunn Lake Road alpinemeadowsresort.com Cedar Haven Resort 250-682-4484 857 Barber Road cedarhavenresort.com Clearwater Country Inn 250-674-3121 485 Eden Road clearwatercountryinnandrvpark.com Clearwater Lodge 250-674-3080 331 Eden Road clearwaterlodge.ca Clearwater Springs Ranch 250-999-9638 6584 Corral Road clearwaterspringsranch.com Clearwater Valley Resort 250-674-3909 373 Clearwater Valley Road clearwatervalley.com Dutch Lake Motel 250-674-3325 333 Roy Road dutchlakemotel.com Dutch Lake Resort 250-674-3351 361 Ridge Drive dutchlake.com Helmcken Falls Lodge 250-674-3657 6664 Clearwater Valley Road helmckenfalls.com Jasper Way Inn 250-674-3345 57 Old N. Thompson Hwy Rd jasperwayinn.com Moose Camp Fishing Resort250-674-3275 Rioux Lake moosecampfishingresort.com Nakiska Ranch 250-674-3655 5944 Trout Creek Road nakiskaranch.bc.ca Star Lake Resort 250-674-8494 1380 Clearwater 100 Mile FSR starlakefishingresort.com Watuga Village Cabins & Motel250-674-0085 734 Clearwater Village Road wataugavillage.ca Wells Gray Guest Ranch 250-674-2792 5565 Clearwater Valley Road wellsgrayranch.com Wolfwood Guest Ranch 250-674-2126 6176 Trout Creek Rd wolfwoodguestranch.com
WHERE TO STAY
The historic Ludtke Cottage in Wells Gray, Clearwater Springs Ranch
CABINS, BED AND BREAKFASTS (B&Bs) Across the Creek Cabins 250-674-2536 5136 Clearwater Valley Road acrossthecreekcabins.com Beaver Lake Homestead 250-587-6101 3242 Dunn Lake Road beaverlakehomestead.ca Blue Grouse Country Inn 250-674-0200 5177 Clearwater Valley Road bluegrousecountryinn.com Cabin Creek B&B 250-674-6464 41 Lakeview Road cabincreekbnb.ca Canadian Bear Guesthouse B&B 250-674-3441 580 Park Drive canadianbear2016@gmail.com Cedar Haven Resort 250-682-4484 857 Barber Road cedarhavenresort.com Garden View Cottage B&B 250-674-2777 340 Robson Street bbgardenview@gmail.com Gateway B&B 250-674-2606 202 Murtle Road gatewaygrill@live.ca Grizzly Paw B&B 250-674-1692 560 Greer road Grizzlypawbnb.ca Half Moon Guest House 250-674-4199 625 Greer Road halfmoonhostel.com Kicking Horse Farm B&B 250-587-6160 1106 Old N. Thompson Hwy Kickinghorsefarm.webs.com Lorien Guest Cottage 250-674-2711 6288 Corral Road airburnner@hotmail.com Ludtke Cottage 250-999-9638 6584 Corral Road clearwaterspringsranch.com Moul Creek Lodge B&B 250-674-4015 5109 Clearwater Valley Road www.moulcreeklodge.com Rivermount Motel BnB 250-677-4477 4462 Hummingbird Rd Yellowhead HW rivermountmotel.com Riverside Guesthouse 250-674-0001 58 Young Road wellsgrayrafting.ca/guesthouse SalmonBerry Lane BnB 250-674-3068 1030 Bohill Place salmonberrylanebnb.com Stoneshire Guesthouse B&B 250-674-3307 332 Dutch Lake Road stoneshireguesthouse.com Tanglewood Lodge 250-674-3537 1060 Clearwater Valley Road tnglwd.ca The Lake House B&B 250-674-5198 309 Harby Road thelakehouseclearwater.com Valley Hideaway Guest House 778-208-7004 221 Sunshine Valley Rd valleyhideaway.ca Wells Gray Gateway Guesthouse 250-374-0831 250-374-0831 wellsgrayparkcabins.com Wolfwood Guest Ranch 250-674-2126 6176 Trout Creek Rd wolfwoodguestranch.com Wooley Acres B&B 250-674-3508 320 Sunshine Valley Road woolyacres@live.com Wyndhaven Cottage 250-674-3221 391 Wyndhaven Place wyndhavencottage@outlook.com
WHERE TO STAY
The road into Wells Gray Provincial Park
CAMPGROUNDS, RV SITES, AND PARKS PROVINCIAL CAMPGROUNDS North Thompson Provincial Park 250-587-2090 env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks Wells Gray Provincial Park 250-587-2090 env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks -Includes Clearwater Lake, Falls Creek, and Pyramid Campgrounds PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS
Birch Island Campground & RV Park 250-674-3771 88 Walker Road birchislandcampground.ca Country Inn & RV Park 250-674-3121 485 Eden Road clearwatercountryinnandrvpark.com Dutch Lake Motel & RV Park 250-674-3325 333 Roy Road dutchlakemotel.com Dutch Lake Resort Campground 250-674-3351 361 Ridge Drive dutchlake.com KOA Campground 250-674-3909 373 Clearwater Valley Road clearwatervalley.com Lacarya Golf Course & RV Park 250-587-6100 1480 Old N. Thompson Hwy lacaryagolf.com Rivermount Motel BnB and RV Park 250-677-4477 4462 Hummingbird Rd Yellowhead rivermountmotel.com Wells Gray Golf & RV Resort 250-674-0009 6624 Clearwater Valley Road wellsgraygolfresortandrvpark.com
www.clearwatervalleyresort.com
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WHERE TO EAT
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TREAT YOURSELF IN TOWN Watch water lilies floating steps away from your table. The Painted Turtle Restaurant on Dutch Lake offers full service all day with one of the best views of Dutch Lake. For delicious and locally sourced smoked meats, stop by the Hop ‘N’ Hog Tap and Smokehouse and wash down your meal with local craft beer. Rated the best smokehouse in Canada! Try the Gateway Grill for expertly prepared favourites, paired with award-winning Red Collar beer. Bring the family to enjoy North American classics at the Wells Gray Inn Restaurant. Your best bet for healthy and even gluten free meals and treats is the Bear’s Den Cookshouse. Fancy an ice cream or parfait? Step into the Strawberry Moose Snackery.
PROVISIONS FOR THE PARK How do you fuel 5,250 square kilometers of postcard worthy wilderness and adventure? You do it with amenities like restaurants, shops, and a grocery
store. Make sure you stock up in Clearwater before you venture into the park. Buy-Low Foods is the supermarket that offers almost any food item you can think of.
CLEARWATER FARMERS MARKET
Open every Saturday from May-October (9AM12PM) shop local produce, baked goods, and crafts. Grab a traditional logger’s breakfast hosted by the Royal Purple every week. Located on the lawn of the Interior Whitewater Expeditions building in Clearwater.
DINING IN THE PARK
The Osprey Café on the shores of Clearwater Lake serves homemade cakes and a warm “cuppa” (tea, coffee and more) to guests. You can watch the parade of hummingbirds flit and fly past your window seat while at the Helmcken Falls Lodge. Looking for a snack? Stop at the concession stand at Spahats Falls for Belgian waffles, hand-crafted chocolates, and smokies.
Dessert and catering at the Gateway Grill Restaurant, Clearwater, BC
Serving a Selection of B.C. Wines
Local Beers on Tap
Nightly Specials & Patio Seating
368 Eden Road, Clearwater, BC 250-674-8758 www.gatewaygrill.ca gatewaygrill@live.ca Located at the Clearwater Lodge
Locally Sourced Ingredients
RESTAURANTS, BARS, CAFES and SHOPS RESTAURANTS, BARS, and CAFE’S
Bear’s Den Cookhouse 250-819-2373 73 Old N. Thompson Hwy Double Dragon Restaurant 250-674-3434 125 Clearwater Station Road Gateway Grill 250-674-8758 368 Eden Road Helmcken Falls Lodge 250-674-3657 6664 Clearwater Valley Rd Hop N’ Hog Smoke & Taphouse 250-674-3654 444 Clearwater Valley Road O’Bryan’s Café 250-674-2141 343 Clearwater Valley Road Old Caboose Restaurant & Pub250-674-2945 260 Park Drive Osprey Café 250-674-2121 Clearwater Lake Painted Turtle Restaurant 250-674-3560 361 Ridge Drive Strawberry Moose Snackery 250-674-2123 415 Eden Road Wells Gray Inn Restaurant & Bar250-674-2214 228 Southern Yellowhead Hwy 52 Ridge Restaurant 250-674-3909 373 Clearwater Valley Road
FAST FOOD
A&W Tim Hortons Dairy Queen Clearwater Stop Double R Pizza
SHOPS
Cake at the Osprey Cafe, Clearwater Lake
369 E. Yellowhead Hwy South 365 Murtle Crescent 318 Eden Road Highway 5, Across from Wells Gray Inn 117 Clearwater Station Road
Big Foot Trading Co. Outdoor, Gifts & Crafts 250-674-3562 205-365 Murtle Crescent Bigfoottrading.ca Kathy’s Market Place Gifts & Crafts 778-208-5359 86 Young Road thingstodonorththompson.com Mystic Dreams Gifts & Novelty 250-674-2612 249-b glen rd mysticdreamsclearwater.ca Pioneer Market & MeatsMeat and Produce 250-674-1133 #6 - 74 Young Road pioneermarketmeats.com Red Shed Farm Studio Gifts & Crafts 250-674-3068 1030 Bohill Place redshedfarm.ca Red Umbrella Gifts & Crafts 250-674-1458 86 Young Road Rooted by the River Nursery Plants and Garden 250-674-4089 56 Clearwater Station Rd rootedbytheriver.ca
ACTIVITY & GUIDE DIRECTORY Guides, Operators, Activities and Golf
BC Backcountry Adventures 250-674-2792 bcbackcountryadventures.com Hike, Canoe, Horseback Riding Clearwater Lake Tours 250-674-2121 clearwaterlaketours.com Canoe, Boat Tour, Camp Guide Clearwater Ski Hill 250-674-4167 info@clearwaterskihill.com Downhill Ski Clearwater Sno-Drifters Club cssc-bcsf.silkstart.com Snowmobile Discover Wells Gray 250-674-2561 discoverwellsgray.com Hiking and Interpretive Tours Drift Boat Fly Fishing 250-674-2133 gandersk@telus.net Fishing Lacarya Golf Course 250-587-6100 lacaryagolf.com Golf Resort Vavenby Trail Rides 250-676-9598 edshook@hotmail.com Horseback Riding Wells Gray Adventures 250-587-6444 skihike.com Backcountry Hike, Canoe, Ski Wells Gray Air 604-312-3598 wellsgrayair.com Scenic Flight Tour Wells Gray Golf Course 250-674-0009 wellsgraygolfresortandrvpark.com Golf Resort Wells Gray Outdoors Club wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca Cross-Country Ski, Mountain Biking Wells Gray Park Operator 250-587-2090 explorewellsgray.com Park Operator Western Trail Riding 250-674-4033 westernriding-bc.com Horseback Riding, Backcountry Wolfwood Survival 2506742126 Wolfwoodsurvivalschool.com Traditional Skills and Bushcraft & Traditional Skills School Xsky Paragliding 250-674-1108 xskyparagliding@gmail.com Tandem Paragliding
Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking Interior Whitewater Expeditions 250-674-3727 73 Old North Thompson Hwy, Clearwater Liquid Lifestyles 250-674-3307 440 Eden Road, Clearwater Riverside Adventures 250-674-0001 58 Young Road, Clearwater Canoe Rentals
Clearwater Lake Tours 250-674-2121 Clearwater Lake, Wells Gray Park Murtle Canoes 250-587-2090 Murtle Lake, Wells Gray Park
interiorwhitewater.com liquidlifestyles.ca/about wellsgrayrafting.ca
clearwaterlaketours.com murtlecanoes.com
Arts and Culture
North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Society 250-674-3703 416 Eden Road, Clearwater aboriginalculture.ca Canim Lake Band 250-397-2227 100 Mile House, BC canimlakeband.com North Thompson Arts Council 250-674-3530 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater arts.ntac@gmail.com Serenity Performing Arts Centre250-676-9456 2461 Lost Creek Road, Birch Isla nd serenitymusic.ca Simpcw First Nations 250-672-9995 500 Dunn Lake Road, Barriere simpcw.com
Farms and Markets
Aveley Sheep Ranch 250-676-9574 2721 Lost Creek Road, Birch Island aveleyranch.com Clearwater Farmers Market 250-674-3530 73 Old N. Thompson Hwy, Clearwater clearwaterfarmersmarket15@gmail.com
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce Thompson Rivers University
250-674-3530 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater 250-674-3530 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater
Kayaking lessons with Liquid Lifestyles
Camping on the Trophy Mountains, Wells Gray Provincial Park Photo: Holly Louwerse Photography
clearwaterbcchamber.com tru.ca/regionalcentres/clearwater.html
SERVICES (In Clearwater, BC) BC Liquor Store 250-674-3622 74 Young Rd Buy Low Foods 250-674-2213 365 Murtle Crescent Clearwater Medical Centre 250-674-3319 258 Park Dr Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital 250-674-2244 640 Park Drive Jim’s Food Market 250-674-3223 380 Eden Rd and Shell Gas Station Super Save Gas 250-674-2160 10 Old North Thompson Hwy Wells Gray Cold Beer 250-674-3180 228 Southern Yellowhead Hwy and Wine Store Wells Gray Taxi 250-674-1542 741 Clearwater Village Road
A bald eagle perched by the creek between Clearwater and Azure Lakes in Wells Gray Provincial Park
Welcome to the 429 Murtle Crescent Clearwater, BC Entrance to Wells Gray Park Shopping Centre Just Across 42 Comfortable Rooms Free Wifi Pet Friendly Tennis Courts Onsite Restaurant Onsite
1-250-674-2266 acewesternmotel@gmail.com
Clearwater Springs Ranch Luxury accommodation and B&B in British Columbia’s Wonderful Wells Gray Park
Book Your Stay Today Phone: 250-999-9638 Email: info@clearwater springsranch.com
Clearwater Springs Ranch offers sweeping views down the valley, a busy wildlife corridor
CEDAR HAVEN RESORT
NOTE: Kostal Lake Trail is closed
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PLAN YOUR VISIT Stop at the Wells Gray Visitor Information Centre for Wells Gray Provincial Park maps, trail conditions, guided activities and accommodations bookings. The Visitor Centre is your best resource for planning your Wells Gray experience. The Visitor Centre is located at the start of the Park road, just off of the roundabout (Clearwater Valley Road) in Clearwater. It’s right off of B.C. Highway 5. The Centre features First Nations and natural history as well as hosts the North Thompson Aboriginal Centre. Enjoy free wi-fi and a gift shop. The Visitor Centre staff can help you plan your stay to make the most of your visit in the Canada you imagined. Wells Gray Park Information Centre 200-416 Eden Rd. Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1 Phone: 250-674-3334 Email: wellsgray@gmail.com For more ideas planning your trip in Wells Gray, visit wellsgray.ca. Looking for more to do in the North Thompson Valley? Visit norththompson.ca. This guide is owned and published by Tourism Wells Gray. For more information contact: manager@wellsgray.ca
WellsGray Park Info Centre
Getting Here Clearwater and Wells Gray Country are located in the North Thompson Valley, about halfway along the well travelled route between Vancouver and Jasper. Wells Gray Provincial Park is accessible from the Town of Clearwater which is the “Gateway to Wells Gray Park”. Clearwater is approximately 477kms northeast from Vancouver and 123kms north of Kamloops. BY CAR- Located along major BC Highway 5, Clearwater is easily reached by car. Check Drive BC for current road conditions. BY PLANE- The nearest airport is in Kamloops, BC, from where you can rent a vehicle. BY TRAIN- For those travelling by train (Via Rail) between Vancouver and Jasper, you can request to be let off at the Clearwater Station. From there you will have to arrange your pick-up by taxi. Contact Wells Gray Taxi at:
Wells Gray Park Information Centre
BY BUS-Greyhound services the town of Clearwater, B.C.
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