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The Canada You Imagined Welcome to WELLS GRAY

The Visitor’s Guide is published by Tourism Wells Gray 250.674.3530 ext. 109 wellsgray.ca OUR STORY

Imagine a place where the wild things are — free of crowds, with plenty of wide, open spaces.

Mushbowl Falls, one of the 39 named falls throughout Wells Gray Provincial Park OUR STORY

It’s where the Murtle and Clearwater Rivers roar and wildlife sightings are as common as sunrise and sunset. There’s room to breathe and to dream. he place you imagine is Wells Gray, Tcomprising the mountain communities centered around Clearwater on the North Thompson River and Wells Gray National Park — 5,250 square kilometres (3,262 square miles) of alpine wilderness, borne from volcanoes and carved by glaciers. One of the most unique landscapes in all of B.C., where your days are measured in vertical feet, wildlife sightings and the number of waterfall shots on your camera.

It’s here, among old-growth interior rainforests and soaring mountain peaks that you’ll find serenity paddling Murtle Lake, North America’s largest canoe-only lake. A place where wildlife is so accessible you can watch in wonder as bears graze just meters away, where you can be drawn into the forest by the thunder of Helmcken Falls, and hike through a kaleidoscope of colour in the wildflower meadows of the Trophy Mountains.

Clearwater is your staging ground for pure wilderness adventures… camping, hiking, white-water rafting, canoeing or touring; by car, on foot, or from high in the saddle… ... in the Canada you imagined. ou may believe that Wells Gray is nothing more than forested mountains Yand wondrous waterfalls, but scratch beneath the surface of our forests and mountains and you’ll uncover a history deeply rooted in First Nation mythology 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 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 First Nations people. A nomadic band, they travelled river’s edges hunting, fishing and gathering berries since before time was recorded. Discover Simpcw pictographs lining the shore at Mahood Lake. Fish for salmon along the Raft River, as our First Nations have always done. Search for remnants of ancient kekulis, now fading into the earth. OUR CULTURE

Simpcw First Nation People of the North Thompson River

he Simpcw are a division of the Secwepemc, or Shuswap, whose Ttraditional territory encompasses approximately 5,000,000 hectares in the North Thompson region, an area extending from just north of McLure to the headwaters of the Fraser River near McBride, to Tête Jeune Cache, over to Jasper and south to the headwaters of the Athabasca River. Archaeological studies have identified winter home sites and underground food cache sites at a variety of locations including Finn Creek, Vavenby, Birch Island, Clearwater, Litte Fort, Chu Chua, Barriere River, Louis Creek, Tête Jeune, and Jasper. Many ancestors of present band members lived in these winter villages or camps and evidence of life in earlier times can still be found at these ancestral village sites.

The Simpcw were traditionally noted for their hunting ability utilizing many travel corridors and trails. In the summer months much of their time was spent in hunting camps in the mountains above the North Thompson and upper Fraser Rivers. They relied solely on the land for food — both river systems provided salmon, which were caught in weirs, nets and by spear, then smoked or dried and stored for future consumption. Plants were used for medicine and food and preserved for use during the winter months. Other necessities were secured through active trading with other Nations and occasionally warfare would break out over natural resources. Simpcw people continue to honour and practice their traditional knowledge while learning and working in modern society.

With nearly 700 members in the Simpcw First Nations, their mission statement reads: "Simpcw are a culturally proud community, valuing healthy, holistic lifestyles based upon respect, responsibility and continuous participation in growth and education.” OUR HERITAGE

ell before the park was created, pioneering families Wstaked 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 Homesteads - both a short walk from the Clearwater Valley Road. Sun dappled trails wind through the forest leading to open meadows and relics of pioneer farms. You can only imagine the strength and determination it took those pioneers to make their homes a seven-day horse ride from civilization. Follow in the hoof prints of our earliest explorers. Cross alpine meadows painted with wildflowers. Ride into the coolness of the forest on a hot summer day. Go for a gallop with a real cowboy. Hear the local legends that colour our history. At the end of the day, bed down in an authentic pioneer log cabin. Aveley Ranch, just north of Clearwater, is one of Canada’s oldest and largest working sheep ranches and an ideal spot for a secluded retreat in their heritage log cabins. You can live the life of a rancher herding sheep, hiking the alpine, milking cattle or lambing ewes. 52.3239° N |120.1497° W VOLCANOES VOLCANIC FEATURES 22 VISIBLE IN THE PARK WELLS GRAY PARK AVERAGE TEMP LAKES = 200+ SUMMER/FALL WINTER/SPRING WATERFALLS: ° ° 22 -5 CELSIUS CELCIUS

OVER 39 SKI, 100 BIKE, 5,250 SQUARE KILOMETRES HIKE KM OF WILDERNESS OF GROOMED TRAILS MURTLE LAKE = VISITORS NORTH AMERICA’S 100,000 LARGEST CANOE EACH YEAR ONLY LAKE TROPHY SOAR TO MOUNTAINS 2,575m WHERE THE WILDLIFE LIVES ABOVE THE SHUSWAP HIGHLAND THE PARK 100

"What you're going to get in Wells Gray Park is truly an authentic experience. Whether you're looking for high or soft adventure, white water rafting or a scenic canoe trip - you're going to find it here." TRAVEL STYLE

Choose your vacation style - are you serene or extreme?

No matter your preference there's an adventure for you in Wells Gray.

CULTURAL AUTHENTIC EXPLORERS EXPERIENCERS Living like a local is your motto In travel as in life, you like the on vacation. Nothing makes you “real deal”! Exploring beautiful happier than getting away from landscapes and taking in it all and completely immersing the cultural experiences of a yourself in the culture, history and destination. You like to use all lifestyle of wherever you travel. your senses when out exploring For the Cultural Explorer we and really get to know the place suggest catching a glimpse of you’re visiting. life as a homesteader by hiking For the Authentic Experiencer through the Ray Family Farm and we suggest connecting with the Majerus Homestead. your fellow travellers and enjoy a meal right from a chuck wagon or paddle Murtle Lake and camp along its shores.

NO HASSLE FAMILY Your idea of a great vacation Wells Gray Park is the perfect is simply hanging out with the travel destination for families – people you love. You don’t need to there’s fun for all ages. Create travel for weeks at a time – short family connections while chatting getaways are the name of your around a campfire or swimming in travel game. the afternoon heat. For the No Hassle traveller we Discover where the wild things are suggest donning a life vest and and embark on a guided wilderness floating the afternoon away along tour with a local wildlife expert at the North Thompson River. Soak your side. up the sun on the beaches of Dutch Lake or take a cruise with Clearwater Lake Tours. Not sure of your travel type? Take our quiz.

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There’s no place on earth quite like Wells Gray Park with our volcanic fields, glacier fed lakes, wildflower-strewn meadows, jagged mountain peaks, and storybook waterfalls.

Summer or winter, the number of ways you can explore Wells Gray and Clearwater are only limited by your imagination and the time left in your vacation. Sample as much or as little as time will allow – all 5,250 square kilometres of untamed, wilderness fun.

Choose your favourite adventures then come out to play... in the Canada you imagined.

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A HIKER’S HAVEN Rife with all sorts of wildlife, Wells Gray just begs to be explored on two feet with a backpack and camera in hand. 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, a 45-minute hike through an old growth rainforest. One moment you’re deep in the trees and the next you’re standing in a rainbow of colour surrounded by blooming wildflowers. 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. Three, five and seven day excursions above the tree- line will have you climbing peaks, swimming in high-alpine 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. 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. SUMMER/FALL Where the Wild Things Are atch in awe as black bears graze by the roadsides. Count vibrant red Wspawning 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 birdlife. 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. SUMMER/FALL

WHITEWATER RAFTING Paddle churning white water rapids. Float along a slow running river or ride a watery rollercoaster 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.

CANOEING & KAYAKING Paddle into untouched landscapes. Glide along Murtle Lake, the largest paddle-only lake in North America, and discover its many beautiful sandy beaches. Several of the lakes in Wells Gray are ringed with small shoreline campsites with picnic tables, bear- proof food safes and outhouses: most have sandy beaches, and offer good family swimming and all the peace and quiet you crave. This is canoe camping at its best where the only sounds you’ll hear are the wind on the trees, the splash of your fishing line and the sound of dinner sizzling in your frying pan. Clearwater Lake

Clearwater Lake Lookout

Boat Launch / Easter Bluﬀs Trail Dragon’s Tongue Trail Lakeshore Strenuous Wilderness Route Trail Falls Creek Falls Creek Campground, Osprey Falls / Clearwater Lake Campground

Norman’s Eddy

Zellars Lake Southern Wells Gray Park-Road Access Map and Legend Shadow Lake (Distance from Information Centre in Clearwater is indicated in kilometres.) Clearwater River ATTRACTION Clearwater Lake Lookout 76 km Bailey’s Chute Viewing Platform / West Lake Loop Trail TRAILS & HIKES Boat Launch / Easter Bluﬀs Trail 71.3 km

PARKING Lakeshore Trail 69 km Alice Lake PARK INFORMATION Falls Creek Campground, Alice Creek Picnic Area Ray Farm / Mineral Springs Trail Osprey Falls & / Mineral Spring Trail & Horseshoe (Clearwater River Access) PICNIC AREA Clearwater Lake Campground 67.9 km N LAKE Norman’s Eddy 66.6 km Deer Creek PicnicArea CAMPGROUND Zellars Lake 65.7 km

VIEWING POINT / PLATFORM Shadow Lake 63.1 km

Redspring Bailey’s Chute Viewing Platform, Picnic Area WATER FALLS W E West Lake Loop Trail 59.3 km T PUBLIC TRANSIT STOP Alice Creek Picnic Area, Hemp Creek Mineral Spring Trail 58.5 km Pyramid Mtn./ Horseshoe Falls Ray Farm / Mineral Springs Trail 56.8 km Trailhead Pyramid Campground Horseshoe (Clearwater River Access) 56 km S Helmcken Falls Murtle River/Mushbowl Viewing Platform Parking Deer Creek Picnic Area 54.1 km Majerus Farm Trailhead Smith Lake Trail Redspring Picnic Area 51.3 km

Dawson Falls Bee Farm Pyramid Mtn. Helmcken Falls Viewpoint Horseshoe Falls Trailhead 45 km Rim Trail PARK INFORMATION BOARD Green Mtn. Road / Pyramid Campground 45.5 km

Mahood River Placid Lake Trailhead

Trout Creek Helmcken Falls Viewing Platform 49 km Sylvia Falls West Rim/White Horse Goodwin Falls Bluﬀ Trailhead Helmcken Falls Rim Trail 42.4 km

Dawson Falls Viewpoint 42 km Mahood Lake / Sylvia Falls / Goodwin Falls Trailhead Clearwater River Green Mtn. Viewing Tower Green Mtn. Road / Foot Lake Trail Flat Iron Trailhead & Placid Lake Trailhead 37.7 km

Murtle River / Mushbowl Parking 43.2 km Access to Battle Mountain Hike Hemp Creek Majerus Farm Trailhead 41.5 km

UPPER CLEARWATER Smith Lake Trail 33 km Bee Farm 33 km

West Rim / White Horse Bluﬀ Trailhead 40.2 km Moul Falls Green Mtn. Viewing Tower Moul Falls Trail Foot Lake Trail 41.3 km Wells Gray Provincial Park Flat Iron Trailhead 30.6 km OVERVIEW MAP Park Information Board 37.2 km Access to Battle Mountain Hike 28 km

Moul Falls 25 km

Moul Falls Trail 23.6 km Silvertip Falls Access Shaden Viewpoint Trophy Flower Meadows / Silvertip Falls Access of Clearwater River Shaden Viewpoint of Clearwater Trophy Flower Meadows Trophy Flower Meadows 18.5 km Trophy Flower Silvertip Falls Recreation Site 19 km Meadow Access

Silvertip Falls Spahat Falls 13 km Spahat Falls Recreation Site Trophy Flower Meadow Access 16 km

Clearwater River Road Clearwater River Trail Access #2 10.5 km

Candle Creek Ski trails and parking lot Clearwater River Trail Access #2 access through Greer sub-division 7 km

Triple Decker Falls Access 7 km

Candle Creek Falls Candle Creek Ski Trails Parking 5 km Access to Triple Decker Falls Start of Clearwater River Trail 2 km T Public Transit Stop Start of Clearwater Mahood Lake Trailhead 6 km River Trail Candle Creek Ski & Hiking Trails Parking Goodwin Falls / Sylvia Falls 3.7 km wellsgray.ca CLEARWATER VISITOR INFO CENTRE 5 Clearwater Lake

Clearwater Lake Lookout

Boat Launch / Easter Bluﬀs Trail Dragon’s Tongue Trail Lakeshore Strenuous Wilderness Route Trail Falls Creek Falls Creek Campground, Osprey Falls / Clearwater Lake Campground

Norman’s Eddy

VIEWING POINT / PLATFORM Shadow Lake 63.1 km

Dawson Falls Bee Farm Pyramid Mtn. Helmcken Falls Viewpoint Horseshoe Falls Trailhead 45 km Rim Trail PARK INFORMATION BOARD Green Mtn. Road / Pyramid Campground 45.5 km

Mahood River Placid Lake Trailhead

Trout Creek Helmcken Falls Viewing Platform 49 km Sylvia Falls West Rim/White Horse Goodwin Falls Bluﬀ Trailhead Helmcken Falls Rim Trail 42.4 km

Murtle River / Mushbowl Parking 43.2 km Access to Battle Mountain Hike Hemp Creek Majerus Farm Trailhead 41.5 km

UPPER CLEARWATER Smith Lake Trail 33 km Bee Farm 33 km

Moul Falls 25 km

Silvertip Falls Spahat Falls 13 km Spahat Falls Recreation Site Trophy Flower Meadow Access 16 km

Clearwater River Road Clearwater River Trail Access #2 10.5 km

Candle Creek Ski trails and parking lot Clearwater River Trail Access #2 access through Greer sub-division 7 km

Triple Decker Falls Access 7 km

No Ordinary Day in the Park MOUNTAIN BIKING Mountain biking in Wells Gray is no ordinary ride in the park! We like to think we’re on the cutting- edge of old-school mountain biking, where tree roots and fallen rocks replace park rails and jams. Saddle up for a self-guided free ride or join a guided excursion on an integrated trail system.

TOP 8 MOUNTAIN RIDES IN WELLS GRAY Candle Creek Nordic trails – 32 kilometres of forest loops Green Mountain Road – 3.6 kilometre steep climb to the lookout tower Blackwater, Stillwater, McLeod Hill and South Murtle Trails – 30 kilometres of muddy-tire surprises Clearwater River Road – Beautiful mountain vistas, moderate ride Majerus Falls – Full day of hardcore riding, topped off with waterfalls Spahats Valley Road – Follow and old logging road deep into the mountains Raft River Forest Road – A free ride you won’t want to end Whitehorse Bluffs Trail – Drink in views of Clearwater River & Green Mountain SUMMER/FALL

CHASING WATERFALLS & VOLCANOES Uncover the mystical places that romantics, adventurers and photographers come here to find!

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.

The park has 39 named waterfalls Moul Falls SUMMER/FALL

TOP 8 WATERFALLS IN WELLS GRAY

Helmcken Falls – Plunging Murtle River split in 141 metres to the canyon below, two as it makes its way Helmcken Falls is the fourth around Cambrian rock highest waterfall in Canada. formations.

Spahats Creek Falls – Formed Silvertip Falls – At 168 from volcanic rock deposits metres, this is one of centuries ago, Spahats Falls the tallest falls in Wells plunges into a startling canyon. Gray Park, hidden under Trophy Mountain. Moul Falls - A one-hour hike through the forest delivers you Sylvia Falls – A gorgeous to the top of the falls. Continue hike from the Clearwater to the base to experience the River Road delivers you waterfall from behind the rush to this upper cascade on of water. the Mahood River.

Dawson Falls – A 10 minute hike Goodwin Falls – The through an old growth forest lets same hike will deliver you you watch water cascade over to the lower cascade on 200,000 year old lava beds. the Mahood River.

Mushbowl – Just downstream from Dawson Falls, watch the

Helmcken Falls Silvertip Falls SUMMER 1

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11 1 Visit Helmcken Falls – the fourth 12 Visit the Clearwater Trout highest waterfall in Canada Hatchery and see how they are raised and released – free

2 Hike the Trophy Mountain wildflower meadows 13 Fish for salmon and trout – drink in the glories of the great outdoors while you wait for 3 Adventure the easy way on a something to bite family-friendly river float down the North Thompson 14 Visit the Clearwater Farmers Market 9am-12pm every Saturday in the summer Rekindle your love of nature by 4 (June-October) camping under the stars

15 Watch the returning salmon 5 Gear up for the river trip of navigate the waterfall at Baileys a lifetime and go whitewater Chute in Wells Gray Park rafting in Wells Gray Park

16 Discover Dawson Falls – a 10 6 Discover life above the tree line minute hike through an old on a guided hiking expedition growth forest lets you watch water cascade over 200,000 year old lava beds 7 Explore Murtle Lake the only way you’re allowed, by canoe (access via Blue River) 17 Lie in the fields and gaze at the vaste expanse of stars. Count the falling stars! 8 Marvel at the sight of bears feeding by the roadsides in Take to the trails: Blackwater, spring 18 Stillwater, McLeod Hill and South Murtle Trails – 30 kilometres of muddy-tire Cool off in the mist of Moul 9 mountain biking surprises Falls

19 Walk through history to the Ray 10 Hike with a local guide to Family Farm, one of our last learn about the Park’s history, remaining pioneer homesteads geology and wild wonders and bubbling mineral spring

11 Explore Wells Gray from high 20 Reward your efforts with local in the saddle on a guided food and drink at the end of horseback adventure the day + 250KM OF HIKING TRAILS OVER 75KM FISHING OF HORSE in 15+ RIDING LAKES TRAILS SKATING CURLING ACTIVITIES SALMON FISHING 2015 ON CLEARWATER RIVER =NEW MOUNTAIN NORTH AMERICA’S BIKING LARGEST

CANOE-ONLY LAKE TRAILS NORDIC OVER SKI 20k m 35 SNOWSHOEING OVER K M TRAILS TRAILS k 30m WHITERAFTING k 28m WATERKAYAKING WINTER/SPRING

reathe in the crisp, cold air. Feel Bsnow crunch beneath your boots. Listen to snowflakes fall on your jacket. 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.

We know winter. We should – we have six months of it! In a land created by cold and ice, we have plenty of ways to work up a sweat. Embrace the chill. Carve fresh tracks over new fallen snow. Ski tour the backcountry from hut to hut, to 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.

Adventure WELLS GRAY WINTER/SPRING

Canada's Great White North t’s perfectly fitting that Wells Gray Park in Canada’s Great White North offers Isome 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 kilometres 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. Candle Creek Trails – a 25 kilometre track-set trail, perfect for all levels. The 30 kilometre Murtle River Trail that winds along the river to the Majerus Homestead and beyond. Green Mountain’s groomed 18 kilometre trail features far-reaching scenes of Clearwater Lake, Whitehorse Bluffs and the mists of Helmcken Falls.

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. Arrive in the legendary Trophy Mountains in pure backcountry style atop a Snowcat. Strap on your skis and take off, carving your signature into champagne powder on untouched slopes.

WINTER WILDLIFE WATCHING Our boundless wilderness and diverse ecosystem means there’s no shortage of wildlife, even in winter. A sled-dog expedition puts you within reach of trophy size moose, coyotes, wolves and deer roaming free between snow- covered forests and vast rangelands throughout the winter. Watch in silent wonder; fill up your camera’s memory card. Realize that this wilderness adventure is reserved for those who seek a truly Canadian experience. TOP 10 REASONS TO SKI WELLS GRAY • Legendary snowshoeing trails on B.C. powder • Over 100 kilometres of groomed and tracked trails – a different course each day! • Challenge yourself skiing hut-to-hut • Savour the serenity found above the tree line in the Trophies • Learn how to ski the backcountry in single day clinics • Witness wildlife • Ski un-crowded alpine, daytime or night • See Helmcken Falls transformed into a giant ice cone • Enjoy incredible views, wide-open spaces and the majesty of winter • Experience a truly Canadian winter 397 B&B’s GUEST ROOMS 23 HOTELS CABINS HOSTELS + 6 CHALETS FULL SERVICE THREE 5 RESORTS RANCHES 72 ACCOMMODATIONS A 784 M REGISTERED CAMP & RV SITES P 264 TWO FULL 2 SANI- HOOK-UP PROVINCIAL DUMP SITES PARKS STATIONS

O RV SITES U 252 T LAKESIDE SITES 296 WHERE TO STAY

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he right place to stay can turn a good vacation into a great vacation. TFinding a place in Wells Gray might seem easy. Making your choice is where it gets hard.

ROADSIDE HOTELS B&Bs/INNS & MOTELS Stay with descendants of our earliest pioneers. Unwind with wildlife right Whether it’s the midway point of outside your window. Share stories your road trip or the end of a day of your daily adventures with fellow filled with Wells Gray adventures – travellers you’ll meet over breakfast. you’ll need to rest up before carrying on. Know that the welcome mat is Make yourself at home at our family- always out at our roadside hotels and owned B&Bs and country inns. motels; offering comfortable, clean and affordable accommodations. CAMPING & RVing Fall asleep to the music of a rushing RANCH STAYS river. Wake-up with the sun peaking Indulge your inner-cowboy with a through your tent flap. Disconnect stay at a western guest ranch. Each from the hustle and bustle of ranch offers a unique experience to everyday life, reconnect with the slip away from your workday world natural world and with each other. and into the old west. Whether you’re Make camp by the river, by the lake looking for a place to rest up after a or in the shadow of mountains. day of discovery or seeking the full There’s no better way to experience cowboy experience, there’s a ranch our backyard wilderness than to pitch stay option that’s just right for you. a tent (or park an RV) in it. WHERE TO EAT Bring Your Appetite uel your hunger exploring the wonders of Wells Gray. Feed your appetite Fin town. When it comes to where to eat Clearwater’s pubs, restaurants and cafes can satisfy your cravings. Scones straight out of the oven. Deli sandwiches to eat on the trail. Indulge in traditional Kansas-style BBQ. Romantic, lakeside dinners for two. Sushi Wednesdays. Hungry yet? TREAT YOUR REMOTE OUTPOSTS – TASTE BUDS DINING IN THE PARK Treat your taste buds to The park’s vast size makes dining on anything authentic Canadian fare... other than a campfire challenging but not with more than just a little impossible. The Osprey Café on the shores international influence. of Clearwater Lake serves homemade cakes Don’t be surprised to find and a warm “cuppa” (tea, coffee and more) Schnitzel on our menus – to guests seasonally in the summer. You can it’s a local favourite. If it’s watch the parade of hummingbirds flit and Wednesday and you’re fly past your window seat while dining at craving a taste of Japan, Helmcken Falls Lodge, a rustic restaurant just stop by the Strawberry outside the park throughout the year. And if Moose Snackery where you’re looking for a casual western BBQ then sushi’s just been made. make reservations at the Black Horse Saloon, where the grill master at Wells Gray Guest Watch water lilies floating Ranch serves up healthy portions of B.C. steps away from your table. salmon and more. Listen to loons calling as the sun goes down. Make a reservation in advance and PROVISIONS FOR THE PARK celebrate special occasions How do you fuel 5,250 square kilometres of at the Painted Turtle postcard worthy wilderness and adventure? Restaurant on Dutch Lake. You do it with amenities like restaurants, a For equally delicious fare, grocery store, and a seasonal Farmers Market stop by the Hop ‘N’ Hog accessible from the nearby town of Clearwater, Tap and Smokehouse and the Gateway to Wells Gray. Make sure you sample a local beer. stock up before you venture into the park 8 RESTAURANTS EATS & 2 DRINKS FAST FOOD DINERS TWO 2 SPORTS CAFE’S & WAFFLE COFFEE 1STAND BARS5SHOPS FIND YOUR Adventure

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