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Welcome to the North Cariboo
Fall is here and there is still plenty of fun stuff to do in the North Cariboo...
1. Most campsites and RV Parks are still open until the end of October, so some fall camping is still an option!
2. All hiking and biking trails are open and would be a beautiful day trip for the whole family.
3. There are also the old time favorites like salmon fishing in the river, trout fishing in the lakes and game hunting.
4. Rock Hounding and beach combing on the Fraser River, the local creeks and all the beautiful lakes in the area is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.
5. The Riverfront Trail Walk has many things to see and experience at any time of the year, Autumn however is the most colorful.
6. The Little People Walking Tour takes you downtown Quesnel to visit the locally hand painted fire hydrants, each with it's own story to tell.
7. The Historical Walking Tour - Downtown Quesnel takes you through the town as it was in the olden days.
8. The many Driving Tours that the area has to offer is the perfect way to see the area and spend a day off.
9. Australian Ranch Corn Maze is for the young at heart and for all those who enjoy a good laugh.
10. Take some fall photographs of family, friends and mother nature in the great north cariboo.
What to Expect When You Arrive in the North Cariboo
Visiting the North Cariboo will give you and your family and friends years of fun filled memories. You will want to come back each year to take in all the outdoor activities and adventure opportunities that are at hand in the area.
For those of you familiar with North Cariboo, after settling in at your accommodation, you can take some of your old favorite activites like walking through Pinnacles Park, or packing everyone up and heading out to Barkerville. We invite you to try out some of the new adventures like a tour at Cottonwood House Historic Site.
We are happy to help local residents and visiting family and friends in finding activities throughout the winter. We invite you to call the Visitor Information Centre at 250.992.8716 or stop by and speak with our helpful staff to plan an afternoon or weekend in the North Cariboo.
Quesnel
Quesnel is nestled in between the Fraser River and the Quesnel River just before they join and become the Fraser River. Quesnel is a quaint and comfortable community that welcomes everyone and is always excited to meet new people and learn new things. Visit Downtown Quesnel for unique shopping, visit the Quesnel Museum for unique history or visit the Quesnel Visitor Center for all the information that you need about the entire area and more!
Barkerville
Quesnel is the beautiful central service area for the North Cariboo. You’ll enjoy our perfect combination of rural charm and quiet city sophistication.
Cottonwood House
Cottonwood House Historic Site is a wonderfully preserved and restored piece of history and is an ideal way to start your North Cariboo and Barkerville adventure.
Bowron Lake
Bowron Lake Provincial Park is a magnificent wilderness of more than 120,000 hectares, roughly rectangular in shape and characterized by a system of nine major lakes and connecting waterways.
Wells
Wells is a thriving small community in a spectacular mountain setting. Families, artists, and sportspeople travel to Wells for exciting, creative getaways.
Nazko
The Nazko Valley is within the traditional territory of the Carrier First Nations people. Come visit our beautiful rivers and lakes, vast forests and mountains and fresh air. This is where fishing is at its best.
Blackwater
For those interested in fishing, the Blackwater River is a world class fly-fishing river. This river is famous the world over.