Hope, BC – On Highway 1, nestled against the Cascade Mountains on the banks of the Frazer River. The Frazer River is named after explorer Simon Frazer, the first European to navigate its raging waters. Once a transportation link for wagons and stage coaches traveling the old Cariboo Waggon Road, the Frazer Canyon roadway now transports you through awe-inspiring scenery. Cutting a heart-stopping swath through the Cascade and Coast Mountains, the river creates a valley of lush forests, gorges and mountainside farmlands.
Hells Gate, BC – Continuing on Highway 1, you will find nature at its most magnificent. More than 200 million gallons of water surge through this narrow 110 foot gorge every minute – twice the volume of Niagara Falls. International Fishways flank this gorge, and rafters bravely shoot the rapids.
Lytton, BC – The Frazer and Thompson Rivers meet here to create a dramatic surge that has earned this area its reputation as the “Rafting Capital of Canada.” Devil Gorge and Witch’s Cauldron swirl and dip to heights of 15 feet. Fishing, hiking and camping are also close by.
British Columbia Heritage Discovery (east), Lakes and Trails (west), and Coast Cariboo (east)
Lillooet, BC – Continuing on Highway 1 to 99 north, Official start (mile 0) of the old and pan for gold.
Cash Creek, BC - Continuing on Highway 99 north, turn south on highway 97 for a short side trip to Cash Creek. Go north on highway 97 to…
Clinton, BC – Cowboy town on highway 97. Arid desert settings close-by.
93 Mile, BC – (side trip for fishing) You can turn east on highway 23 (better known as “The Fishing Highway”) toward Little Fort where there are over 100 lakes and fly-fish or troll for Trout, Burbot and Kokanee. Good spot for wildlife photography. I will be getting back on highway 23 west and backtrack to highway 97 north to continue on to 100 Mile.
100 Mile House, BC
108 Mile Heritage Site, BC
Williams Lake, BC (Frazer River)
British Columbia: Heritage Discovery (east), Lakes and Trails (west) routes
Quesnel, BC (side trip to Bakerville, BC Gold Town)
British Columbia: Great Northern (east) route.
Prince George, BC (Frazer River, Pulp Mill, Lumber, vintage railroad collection, Huble Homestead 1900s).
Pine Pass, BC
Bijoux Falls, BC
Chetwynd, BC (hwy 97 and 29)
Hudson’s Hope, BC (Side trip north on highway 29) “Land of the Dinosaurs” at Hudson’s Hope Museum and W.A.C. Bennett Dam; one of the largest earth-filled structures in the world. Head back to highway 97 and head east into Dawson Creek, BC.
