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BC’s WILDERNESS VACATIONS & ADVENTURES

Cover: Canoe the Bowron Lakes with Pathways Canada Tours. Photo by Chris Harris Photography

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British Columbia WILDERNESS CATALOGVACATIONS

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Wilderness Vacations & AdventuresWilderness Vacations & Adventures

AROUND BRITISH COLUMBIA3 BC Guest Ranchers Assoc.

THE ISLANDS & WEST COAST

COASTAL EXPEDITIONS, TOURS & CHARTERS

4 Sewell’s Marina5 Lady Rose Marine Services 6 Westwind Tugboat Adventures

COASTAL RESORTS, LODGES & INNS

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7 Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Rivers Inlet:

8 Rivers Inlet Sportsman’s Club 9 Legacy Lodge

Just “click” on the links below for information

INTERIOR BRITISH COLUMBIAFraser Canyon:

10 Kumsheen Rafting Resort11 REO Rafting Resort

Cariboo Chilcotin:

12 Big Bar Guest Ranch13 Free Rein Guest Ranch14 Spring Lake Guest Ranch15 Elysia Resort16 Plato Island Resort17 Bear Camp at Chilko Lake18 Barkerville Historic Town 19 Becker’s Lodge Bowron Lakes20 Bowron Lake Lodge21 Pathways Canada Tours

Thompson Okanagan:

22 Sundance Guest Ranch23 Tod Mountain Ranch24 Campbell Hills Guest Ranch25 Alpine Meadows Resort26 Waterway Houseboats 27 Postill Lake Lodge

BC Rockies:

28 Nakusp Hot Springs29 Mountain Shadows Campground

To include your business in this catalog please phone 1-877-325-7770 British Columbia WILDERNESS CATALOGVACATIONS

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www.bcguestranches.com

[email protected]

(250) 593-0258 Toll Free: 1-877-278-2922

We’re the Guest Ranches of British Columbia, Canada. Come and spend some time with us. Enjoy a getaway or bring the family. Experience real western ranch vacations: comfortable lodging, horseback riding, trail rides, horse pack trips, fl y fi shing, wilderness adventures and of course, genuine western hospitality! BC Guest Ranches offer it all.

Spend some vacation time in Canada’s western province and you’ll discover why they call British Columbia the best place on earth. Go horseback riding and breathe crisp fresh air. Try fl y-fi shing in cold clear wilderness rivers and lakes. Take horse pack trips to the mountaintops for breathtaking views. Make your dreams come true at BC’s guest ranches.

BC Guest Ranchers Association

For more info click on the links above.

BC Guest Ranchers AssociationC2 Buchanan RR1, Lone Butte, British Columbia, V0K 1X0

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Sewell’s Marina6409 Bay Street, West Vancouver, BC, V7W 3H5

Location: Located in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, just 20 minutes north from downtown Vancouver on your way to Sea to Sky country and Whistler Village.Accommodation: Horseshoe Bay Motel available in the bay, and others available a short drive away. Holiday Inn North Vancouver, Lonsdale Quay Hotel, and the Pinnacle Hotel also located in North Vancouver, or in downtown Vancouver.Activities: Sewells’ Marina offers a number of different ocean adventures; 2 hour guided eco-tours in Howe Sound, self-drive marine discovery boat rentals, and guided and unguided salmon fi shing charters. Come and leave the city behind and explore our ocean playground. Shuttle service is available

Sewell’s Marina


www.sewellsmarina.com

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(604) 921-3474 fax: (604) 921-7027

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http://www.ladyrosemarine.com

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Westwind Tugboat Adventures, Box 48131RPO Queensborough, New Westminster, BC V3M 0A7

Location: We follow the fi sh daily anchoring in the hot spots at Langara Island, Prince Rupert and Bella Bella during peak fi shing for trophy Salmon and Halibut.Accommodation: Our 1941 heritage wooden tugboat, the Parry, is lovingly maintained and beautifully appointed with comfortable two berth cabins, fi reside lounge, spotless bathrooms and showers plus a busy galley serving unbelievable food and desserts. Creature comforts are provided with bathrobes, extra pillows, hairdryers and a complimentary selection of wines from around the world. A professional crew takes care of you.Activities: Scenery, whale watching, wildlife viewing including bears, wolves, eagles, and more. Enjoy beach-combing on secluded sandy beaches, clam digging, beach BBQs, wilderness hikes and phenomenal fi shing for salmon and halibut.

Westwind Tugboat Adventures


www.tugboatcruise.com

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Location: Near Tofi no BC in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere. Access via resort scheduled seaplane from Vancouver, or boat (40 mins) from Tofi no.Accommodation: Open May to September annually. 20 luxury safari style guest tents, dining, lounge and spa tents. All inclusive resort includes accommodations, transfers, gourmet meals, beverages, ands all adventure activities.Activities: Horseback riding, ocean and freshwater fi shing, whale and bear watching river and ocean kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, clay shooting, archery, zipline and day treks to Flores Island.

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort


www.wildretreat.com

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Rivers Inlet Sportsman’s Club Fishing LodgeMailing Address: 173 Lennea Place, Campbell River, BC

www.riversinlet.com [email protected] Phone: (800) 663-2644 Fax: 1 (250) 923-2689

Location: Sportsman’s Club is situated at the ocean end of Rivers Inlet -- Central Coast -- Beautiful BC. It is at the south end of the Great Bear rain Forest.Accommodations: Cozy cedar lined, en-suite, double occupancy rooms offer the ultimate in comfort. Step on to the deck from your picture sliding doors and watch the eagles soar and the otters play.Activities: Fishing for Salmon and Halibut is the main activity. Eating gourmet hearty meals is another, or take a boat ride to explore the historically interesting fjord where the whales return to feed year after year.

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Location: Strategically located within World renowned Rivers Inlet, the waters surrounding Legacy Lodge teem with some of the largest Coho and Chinook salmon in the world! More 50 to 70 pound Kings and abundant Coho are caught in our calm protected waters than anywhere in British Columbia.Accommodation: All the pleasures of Legacy lodge await you, from the authentic Pacifi c Northwest cuisine of our executive chef to the comforts of our private accommodations. And throughout your stay, the lodge’s friendly staff attends to every detail, from hot lunch served on the water to fi sh handling. Activities Available: Fish for Chinook, Coho & Halibut 3-18 minutes from the lodge in dead calm waters. Enjoy personal service with in-boat instruction from professionals on a rotating basis, so you can fi sh on their own while having the benefi t of a guide’s knowledge of the waters, techniques and premier fi shing locations.


www.legacylodge.com

[email protected] Toll Free: 877-Fish-Legacy (347-4534)

Legacy Lodge at Rivers InletPO Box 78054 Port Coquitlam, BC Canada V3B 7H5

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Location: Kumsheen is perched above the Thompson River across from stunning White Canyon, 6km east of Lytton BC. This is the heart of BC’s interior, where the Thompson and Fraser rivers meet.Accommodation: Kumsheen has a wide range of accommodations. We have deluxe canvas cabins, furnished teepees, RV sites, and tenting sites. Our accommodations are unique, clean and comfortable, maintained by friendly and helpful staff - all to make your stay more enjoyable.Activities Available: Raft BC’s Legendary Thompson River with us - huge waves, warm water, hot sun. Resort activities include; beauty outdoor pool/spa (poolside bar), mountain bike skills trail, disc golf, beach volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoes, tetherball, giant chess, and licensed restaurant.


www.kumsheen.com [email protected] Phone: (250) 455-2296 Toll Free: 1-800-663-6667 Fax: (250) 455-2297

Kumsheen Rafting ResortP.O. Box 30, Lytton, BC, Canada, VOK 1Z0

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Location: “The location and setting are beautiful” - Trish Fortier, Victoria. Set on the edge of a jade-green river, 20 minutes from Boston Bar and 2.5 hours NE of Vancouver BC.Accommodation: “The tents were comfortable and clean. My personal favorite…your own private deck. It was breathtaking sitting right over the river” - Kelly Chipman, Alberta. Options include luxury and standard rivers edge cabin tents, log cabin or camping; each lodging choice includes delicious meals, beverages, snacks and resort amenities.Activities Available: “The rafting was simply superb - we have rafted as a family at many places but none compare” - Alan Greenburg, England. From heart-thumping whitewater to family-friendly fl oat trips, REO offers world-class river experiences and complementary activities such as hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, rock rappelling and resort games.


www.reorafting.com

[email protected]

Toll-Free Cnd/US: 1-800-736-7238

REO Rafting Adventure Resort845 Spence Way, Anmore, BC, Canada V3H 5H4

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www.bigbarranch.com [email protected] Tel: (250) 459-2333 Fax: (250) 459-2400

Location: Nestled in the rolling hills of the Southern Cariboo where time has no meaning and wildlife is abundant.

Accommodation: The ranch offers a variety of accommodations from private cabins to hotel rooms and teepees.

Activities: Our all inclusive packages include up to fi ve hours of horseback riding, use of boats on our private lake, archery lessons, daily meals and more!

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www.freereinranch.com [email protected]: 250 593-0332 Fax: 250 593-0334

Free Rein Guest RanchPO Box 47, Bridge Lake, British Columbia V0K 1E0

Location: Conveniently located en route between Vancouver and Jasper, we’re located in Bridge Lake, half way along the world famous Fishing Highway in the historic South Cariboo region of British Columbia.Accommodation: Our lakeside log cabins and guest lodge suites both offer private bathrooms and private decks overlooking spectacular views of the Cariboo wilderness.Activities Available: Your all-inclusive package includes all ranch activities. Riding lessons, horsemanship clinics, hands-on horse handling experience, trail riding, kayaks, canoes, overnight camp at teepee village, games room, lake swimming, sauna, mountain bikes, guided hiking and evening campfi res are all included in your stay with us.

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www.springlakeranch.com [email protected]

(250) 791-5776 Fax: (250) 791-5771 Toll Free: 1-877-791-5776

Spring Lake RanchBox 880, 100 Mile House, BC, Canada V0K 2E0

Location: An easy 6 hour drive from Vancouver, enjoy diverse scenery as you travel through the scenic Fraser Canyon along the Historic Cariboo Trail to 100 Mile House, the centre of BC’s Cariboo Country.Accommodation: Enjoy an intimate vacation spot for a “private getaway” with scrumptious home cooking and accommodations for up to 24. Our warm inviting handcrafted log cabins and chalet are nicely furnished, winterized and have electric heat. Large groups are welcome to reserve the entire facility and lake.Activities: Endless options include horse pack trips, year round scenic trail rides, canoe, fi sh, swim or boat in our private lake, hike the numerous trails, and in winter there’s snowshoeing, skating, snowmobiling and tubing. The serenity of the lake, the wonders of nature and sounds of wildlife will touch your soul.

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www.elysiaresort.com

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(250) 243-2433

Elysia Resort, P.O Box 4069, Williams Lake, BC, Canada, V2G 2V2

Location: Elysia Resort sits on pristine Quesnel Lake, deepest fjord lake on earth, in the heart of the Cariboo Mountains.Accommodation: We offer Guestrooms, Cabins & full-service RV Sites. Our accommodations, all with a lake view, are clean, cozy, and comfortable. Expect to be warmly greeted at our small, friendly and secluded piece of paradise.Activities: Experience exceptional rainbow trout fi shing, or enjoy a nature based adventure of wildlife view-ing, beach combing or bird watching, all in a spectacular wilderness setting. We offer mouth-watering British Columbia Cuisine from our panoramic dining room, bar and patio, as well as a full-service marina.

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www.platoislandresort.com [email protected]

250 620-0037 Fax: 250 620-3675 Toll Free: 1-888-620-0037

Plato Island Resort & MarinaBox 320 Horsefly, Canada, BC, V0L 1L0

Location: 36km to the east of the Village of Horsefl y on the south shore of Quesnel Lake. 9km to the east of Horsefl y Bay.Accommodation: 50 RV sites, short and long term camping, beachfront. 5 cabins and “White Cloud” vacations - luxurious tent with en-suite bath - try “Glamping!”. Protected marina.Activities: Camping, cabins, ‘Glamping”, fi shing, boating, swimming, fi ne eatery, quading, hiking, mountain biking. Pet friendly. Hunters welcome. “Musik Fest 2014” on August 9th. Canada Day fi reworks. Great location for family reunions.

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www.bear-camp.com

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(888) 639-1114 Fax: (888) 639-1114

Bear Camp - ROAM Adventures Inc.Office: 2485 Hwy 3A, Nelson, BC, V1L 6K7

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Location: Bear Camp is located at the juncture of Chilko Lake and the Chilko River, adjacent Ts’yl-os Provincial Park. Packages include fl ights from Vancouver or you can drive in.Accommodation: Well-appointed safari tents offer lounging areas, private decks, custom furnishings, comfy beds, down duvets and waterfront views. The dining room and lounge is a restored 1954 trapper’s cabin and there is a large outdoor dining patio as well. Hot showers, fl ush toilets, yoga classes, massage therapist, riv-erside hors d’ouevres and catered-dining takes “camping” to new levels of comfort. Activities: May through August we focus on adventure activities like hiking, river rafting, kayaking, canoe-ing, biking, fi shing, and horseback riding while the autumn months of September and October become more wildlife centric after the salmon start to arrive. With 70-100 bears coming to feed on the annual salmon runs, Bear Camp offers active and fun wildlife viewing.


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Barkerville Historic TownBox 19, Barkerville, BC V0K 2R0

www.barkerville.ca

[email protected]

Phone: 1-888-994-3332 Fax: (250) 994-3435

Location: Barkerville is 80km east of Quesnel in the foothills of the Cariboo Mountains, close to Troll Mountain Ski Resort, Bowron Lake Provincial Park, and the dynamic cultural community of Wells

Accommodation: Barkerville has 3 onsite bed and breakfasts, 3 campgrounds containing 157 individual sites. The nearby community of Wells (8km from Barkerville) has additional hotels, motels, RV parks and camping facilities.

Activities: Town tours, gold panning, cemetery tours, courthouse, Chinatown, Church services, Victorian Schoolhouse lessons,, Chinese school lessons, Blacksmith, stage coach rides, Waterwheel demo’s, Theatre Royal, 3 full-service restaurants, bakery, gift shops, Post Offi ce, and more.

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www.beckerslodge.ca

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(250) 992-8864 Toll Free: (800) 808-4761

Becker’s Lodge Bowron Lake Adventures Resort P.O. Box 129, Wells, BC V0K 2R0

Location: Take Hwy 26, North of Quesnel to Barkerville. Turn left at the billboard 1 km before Barkerville and follow the gravel road to Bowron Lake Park and Becker’s Lodge.Accommodation: No matter what your preference for accommodations, our resort is famous for its cleanli-ness and cozy atmosphere. Our main lodge building does not have hotel or motel type rooms. All lodging is in private log cabins, some with a kitchen unit.Activities: Holiday at our destination resort while doing day trips on Bowron Lake and Bowron River, or fi shing in the area. Go hiking, sunbathe, swim, and explore Barkerville Historic Town, the heart of the Great Cariboo Gold Rush.

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Bowron Lake Lodge & Resorts Ltd378 Ritson Street, Quesnel, BC, Canada, V2J 1B1

www.bowronlakelodge.com

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250-992-2733

Location: We are located on Bowron Lake, in the Cariboo region, east of Quesnel, with 650 meters of sloping private beach. The entire beach is gradual and great for swimming, boating, tubing and of course fi shing.

Accommodation: Motel and rustic housekeeping units with 1,2 and 3 bedrooms, some with kitchens. Lakeshore campsites are available just meters from the beach.

Activities: We offer hiking trails, canoeing, boating and bird watching. We are also just minutes from the restored Gold Rush community of Barkerville Historic Town.

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www.bowronlakes.com

[email protected]

(604) 514-8024 Fax: (250) 790-2200

Pathways Canada ToursBox 311 Milner, BC, Canada, V0X 1Z0

Location: Bowron Lakes is 30 km East of the historic gold rush town of Barkerville in the Cariboo MountainsActivities: Pathway’s offers a truly amazing experience for both novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts, and was the fi rst guiding company to operate commercial trips in Bowron Lake Park. We offer canoeing, wildlife viewing, and camping … and all instruction and group gear is provided.After forty years and over three hundred Bowron Lake expeditions Pathways’ guides still maintain their love for the Bowron Lakes, and their enthusiasm for sharing nature with others. We have some of the most experienced guides in all of Canada, all carefully selected and trained to continue the Pathways tradition. Pathway’s is very proud of its tradition of excellence, its safety record, and its satisfi ed clients. Chris Harris Photography

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www.sundanceguestranch.com

[email protected]

250 453-2422 / 1 800-553-3533

Fax: 250 453-9356

Location: Just a four hour drive north of Vancouver, Sundance is located in one of the sunniest spots in BC, on the edge of the interior plateau region overlooking the spectacular Thompson River Valley.Accommodation is in low ranch-style wings of rooms, connected by a covered outside wooden boardwalk. All rooms are air-conditioned with private bath. Some deluxe rooms with King bed, fi replace, in-room coffee and fridge. Kids can have their own room for no extra charge in our “bunkhouse” wing. Activities: Riding is what we’re all about! With over 100 horses, rates include two rides daily. We also offer a large heated seasonal pool, games room, movie lounge, BYOB adult lounge, Saturday night dances and more. Excellent golf nearby. Riding season: April through October.

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Sundance Guest Ranch, P.O. Box 4892591 Kirkland Ranch Rd., Ashcroft, BC, Canada, V0K 1A0

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www.todmountainranch.com

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Location: Hidden in the Louis Creek Valley, an easy 4 hours drive from Vancouver, this is the perfect mid-way stop on your Western Canada road trip between Vancouver and The Rockies.Accommodation: Spacious cabins nestled in small clearings amongst the trees luxuriously equipped to ensure your comfort during your stay. Modern amenities combined with custom-designed, hand constructed, log fur-niture provides an experience that is luxuriously rustic.Activities: Horseback riding is the main focus here and our unique hands-on horseback riding experience is perfect for those who seek the opportunity to get involved with all aspects of the care and ownership of your horse – we do more than just ride!

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Tod Mountain Ranch3968 Heffl ey Louis Creek Road, Heffl ey Creek, BC V0E 1Z1

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www.campbellhillsguestranch.com

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Location: Only 25 min. from Kamloops amid lakes, forest trails, natural meadows, hill tops and view points. Our small personal guest ranch accommodates max. 16 people. High quality food & western hospitality.Accommodation: Smoke-free main lodge offers 2 cozy rooms with handcrafted king size log bed, plus full private bathroom. 2 deluxe smoke-free cabins feature western style living room with a cathedral ceiling, wood stove, 1 bedroom (queen) with additional sleeping loft (2 singles) and a full bathroom. Activities: Max 5 riders per wrangler on trail rides is our standard. We customize our trail rides for all the different levels of riders. For kids under 8 yrs, we offer pony rides in our arena, grooming horses and donkeys, walk with our mini donkeys! Games room, fi tness & exercise, hiking, kayaking, horse shoe pitch & more.

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We’ve learned a lot in more than 40 years of operation -- we know houseboats -- we know families -- and we know how to put them together for the most enjoyable vacations afl oat. Our commitment to excellence in marine engineering and our proactive maintenance program are your guarantee of a worry-free holiday, whether you’re an old hand or it’s your very fi rst time houseboating.

Sicamous, in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia is the getaway to an incredible world of marine adventure on one of Western Canada’s most popular vacation destinations. With more than 1,000 km (621 miles) of shoreline to explore, sheltered by forested mountains, Shuswap Lake is really an inland sea with 25 marine parks and eight park/activity sites with sandy beaches.

www.waterwayhouseboats.com

[email protected]

250-836-2505 Fax: 250-836-4848 Toll Free: 1-877-WATERWAY (928-3792)

Waterway HouseboatsP.O. Box 69 1 Mervyn Road, Sicamous, BC, V0E 2V0

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www.postilllake.com

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(250) 212-0579 Toll free: 1-877-623-6982

Postill Lake Lodge, 11950 Postill Lake RD, Kelowna, BC, Canada, V1P 1A2

Location: 19km east off Hwy 97 at the north end of the Kelowna Airport. The last 15 km is a good gravel road. Keep coming, we’re at the end of the road.Accommodation: Five cabins sleep 2 - 10 people complete with fl ush toilets, and hot showers. Three cabins with fl ush toilets and cold running water. Four rustic cabins (no plumbing). Five campsites. 24 hours “green” power supplied.Activities: Great fl y fi shing, with a choice of Postill Lake or 5 walk in lakes, one with a rustic cabin. Rainbow or Brook trout 10 inches to 3lbs. We have hiking, swimming, small playground, & hunting. Licenses, tackle, boat and motor rentals are available.

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Nakusp Hot Springs8500 Hot Springs Rd, Box 280 Nakusp BC, Canada V0G 1R0

About Us: The authentic Hot Springs experience! Being the only municipally owned hot springs our pools are held to the highest standards of cleanliness and service. The pools and picturesque campsites are a stones throw from the impressive Kuskanax Creek. These powered sites offer access to great hiking through old growth cedar and hemlock paths. Cabins are also available nearby for a less rustic place to stay.Nakusp Hot Springs is a growing part of Nakusp and the local desire for sustainability and vitality. You will see more than just steam around this hot springs. Escape the familiar, escape the noise and commerce we see everywhere and dissolve in the mineral waters of Nakusp Hot Springs. You’ll be glad you did, your family will be glad you did and will forever be comparing holidays to the swim in the Nakusp Hot Springs.

Nakusp Hot Springs, Chalets and Campground


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Location: 606 Sparwood Drive, near Highway 3, and nestled in a cozy forest setting, the fi rst community on Highway 3 in South East BC. Google “Mountain Shadows Campground”Accommodation: Our campground features 63 sites, Wi-Fi, water-power-sewer, Sani-Dump, Handicapped access, picnic area, pull-throughs, playground, Hot showers (heated), Hiking and cart path to golf course. Very popular spot in the Summer and reservations are strongly recommended.Activities: 4 golf courses within 30km, recreation nearby with water spray park, world-class fi shing on the Elk River, hiking, biking, mine tours, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, wildlife viewing and more. Day trips to Frank Slide, Elk Lakes, Fort Steele, Head Smashed In or Waterton Park

www.mountainshadows.ca

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Vacation Planning ResourcesVacation Planning Resources

P lanning your vacation in beautiful British Columbia is as easy as visiting the website of one of the many

tourism marketing groups who represent their membership to the world. Whether you are looking for a destination or a specifi c type of vacation, they can provide assistance.

Book your vacation direct from the tourism operator, or make reservations on-line. Either way, you’ll fi nd these vacation planning resources a helpful tool.

The following tourism resources provide valuable trip planning information for your next British Columbia vacation.

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Destination Guides 31 BC Adventure Network31 BC Outdoor Adventures32 Travel British Columbia Canada33 See The Rockies

Reservations Services33 Hotels in BC Canada33Hotels in Alberta Canada

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www.bcadventure.com

BC Adventure Network

For more info click on the link above.

British Columbia Adventure Networkwww.bcadventure.com

We Provide: Detailed listings, photos & contact info for hundreds of resorts, guides & tours. Travel and destination info for every region and community in British Columbia, including accommodations, points of interest, events and more. Thousands of vacation ideas: Guest Ranches, Fishing Lodges, Eco-adventures, Ski & Golf Vacations, Wilderness Expeditions, Whitewater Rafting, Houseboating, RV Vacations, Storm Watching, Guided Tours, Charters & more!

About Us: Established in 1995, The BC Adventure Network is British Columbia’s most visited travel and tourism network. Each year, we help over 5.5 million visitors plan their BC vacations. With more than 7,500 webpages of travel information, you’ll fi nd everything you need to plan your BC vacation!

British Columbia’s largest provider of free online travel and lodging information.

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BC Outdoor Adventures


BC Outdoor Adventureswww.bcoutdooradventures.com

BC Outdoor Adventures: If you are looking for adventure and recreation in the great outdoors, there are few places in the world that compare to British Columbia, Canada. And it’s no wonder - this vast province is full of natural wonders and breathtaking scenery. Ancient rainforests, windswept coasts, towering mountains, glacial rivers, lush meadows, crystal lakes - they all provide the perfect opportunity for outdoor adventures. Whether you enjoy a game of golf with a scenic backdrop, family-style soft adventures, rugged wilderness treks or just somewhere in between, British Columbia has it all!

We hope you will enjoy browsing our website’s selection of some of BC’s premier outdoor adventures providers.

A web guide of some of British Columbia’s fi nest outdoor adventures.

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See The Rockies


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See The Rockies & Western Canada: Plan the vacation of a lifetime! Map driving routes to the Canadian Rockies from Alberta and British Columbia. Get detailed directions and driving instructions. Find and book lodging at hotels, motels, world class resorts, guest ranches and mountain lodges. Rent a cabin or an RV. Check out attractions & sightseeing tours. Discover a wealth of outdoor recreation and wilderness adventure, including wildlife viewing, river rafting, fl y fi shing and horseback riding. Learn about Canada’s National Parks, including Banff and Jasper, as well as Alberta and British Columbia Rocky Mountain Provincial Parks. Explore the cities and communities along your route.

Live the dream - See The Rockies!

Plan your Canadian Rockies vacation, lodging & driving routes in Alberta & British Columbia.

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Travel British Columbia Canada


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Travel British Columbia Canada: We’ve assembled hundreds of unique vacations and travel destinations, from some of BC’s fi nest tourism operators. Browse the site and you’ll fi nd a wide range of vacation ideas, lodging, outdoor recreation, tours and attractions. Escape to British Columbia’s West Coast. Saddle up at one of BC’s Guest Ranches. Book a cabin at a lakeside resort. Fish for wild BC Rainbow Trout. Hike or bike the forest trails. Relive history, pan for riches at the 1860’s Gold Rush town of Barkerville. Paddle the waterways of the early explorers on a raft trip down a wilderness river. Explore the mountains by pack horse with an experienced guide outfi tter. Rent an RV or book a houseboat. Plan a golf or ski vacation at one of BC’s world class facilities. And those are just few of the many unique vacation opportunities when you travel British Columbia, Canada!

This is BC’s Wish Book: 100’s of unique British Columbia vacations right at your fi ngertrips.

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Hotels in BC Canada


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We Provide: 100’s of hotel and resort accommodations in all regions of British Columbia. Photos and detailed descriptions of hotels and amenities. 5 Star Rating System. Quickly fi nd the ideal lodging for your next BC vacation or business trip. Check for room availabilities and book reservations on-line. All reservations handled by IHSAdvantage, an established and trusted name in on-line hotel reservations.

About Us: Hotels in BC Canada is the offi cial on-line reservation system of the BC Adventure Network, BC’s largest and most visited travel & tourist website - helping visitors plan their BC vacations since 1995 - and now serving over 5.5 million web visitors per year.

Find and book resorts, hotels & motels on-line in over 80 British Columbia communities.

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Hotels in Alberta Canada


Alberta & Canadian Rockies On-Line Reservation Servicewww.hotelsinalbertacanada.com

We Provide: 100’s of hotel and resort accommodations in all regions of Alberta, including the incredible Canadian Rockies. Photos and detailed descriptions of hotels and amenities. 5 Star Rating System. Quickly fi nd the ideal lodging for your next Alberta vacation or business trip. Check for room availabilities and book reservations on-line. All reservations handled by IHSAdvantage, an established and trusted name in on-line hotel reservations.

About Us: Hotels in Alberta Canada is the offi cial on-line reservation system of www.SeeTheRockies.com, The British Columbia Adventure Network’s sister site. We’ve been helping visitors plan and book Western Canadian Vacations since 1995. We’ld love to serve you!

Find and book resorts, hotels & motels on-line in Alberta and the Canadian Rockies.

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