Driving the North Cariboo
Please consult first with the local Visitor Information Centre for maps, directions and information regarding any of these tours.
Vehicle Touring in the Nazko Area
Quesnel
- Nazko - Blackwater - Quesnel
A scenic all day tour, this is nearly the ultimate circle tour
of the North Cariboo. Numerous lake and river picnic sites, wildlife
viewing, fishing, and old homesteads are but a few of the features
on this tour. Upon completion, the visitor should have a
sound appreciation for the land and people of the rural district
to the north and west of Quesnel. 250 km (150 miles).
Vehicle Touring in the Quesnel Area
Fish
Lake Circle Tour
West Quesnel - Garner Rd - Fish Lake - Tibbles Lake - Puntchesakut
Lake - Quesnel.
Travel through forested areas and past the numerous lakes located
on the west side of the Fraser River. This 195 km or 120 mi tour
takes about 3 - 4 hours to complete and takes you through the Tzenzaicut
(Fish) Lake Recreation Area and back to Quesnel from the south
west.
Webster
Lake Circle Tour
West Quesnel - West Fraser Rd - Narcosli - Webster Lake Rd.
- Garner Rd.
This tour brings the traveler close to the ranches, hill and wilderness
forest areas so characteristic of the North Cariboo. Total distance
covered is 78 km or 47 miles taking about two hours total driving
time.
Cottonwood
Canyon Tour
Quesnel - Quesnel-Hixon Rd. - Cottonwood Canyon - Plett or Olson
Rd. - Hwy 97
This tour is short enough that it can be included in the itinerary
of virtually any traveler. The attractions of this tour are numerous
and varied with Cottonwood Canyon being the scenic highlight. The
tour is 50 km or 29 miles in length taking about two hours of driving
time.
Vehicle Touring in the Wells - Barkerville Area
Historic
Highway 26 Driving Tour
Quesnel - Wells - Barkerville
Driving Tour from Quesnel to Barkerville retracing the steps of
the earlyminers and pointing out the historic sites along the way.
A map for this self guided tour can be picked up at the Quesnel
Visitor Information and Conference Bureau or at Barkerville.
The
Likely Tour
Quesnel - Wells - Barkerville - Likely Circle Tour
Follow the Matthew River road to Likely, a scenic 6 hour (160 km
or 100 mi) back road drive between the gold rush towns. A gravel
road suitable for trucks, or motorhomes should be adventurous.
No services.Your speed is dictated by the condition of the road.
Although passable by most vehicles, the road can be full of potholes
which dictate you travel slowly. The scenery, however, is incredible.
Sunset on a North Cariboo Lake as seen from side of the road.
Banner Photo: On a warm fall day, a vehicle meanders down Dragon Lake Road, just south of Quesnel.