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Archive for May, 2004
The Fishing Highway
Friday, May 21st, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
THE FISHING HIGHWAY
At Little Fort travelers have at least three choices of what direction to travel in. For the avid fisherman it’s Highway 24 for sure. There are so many lakes to choose from it’
TAKE THE Little Fort FERRY
Friday, May 21st, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
When you are ready to leave Little Fort, you may go North, West, South or head East across the North Thompson River on one of the last Reaction Ferries in the province. On the other side drive for ap
Darfield
Friday, May 21st, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
DARFIELD
Darfield is a quiet farming community. It contains its own post office and boasts North River Log Homes, a family owned and operated machined log home business.
This settlement is located
Westsyde Road and GORMAN LAKE
Friday, May 21st, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
TAKE THE BACKROAD TO KAMLOOPS
A quiet alternative to taking the highway directly to Kamloops from Barriere is to take the old Westsyde Road.
Head north from Barriere and cross the North Thompson B
The Trophy Meadow Trail
Friday, May 21st, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
The Trophy Mountains rise 2,575 metres into the sky, with nine peaks towering over the Shuswap Highlands of Southern Wells Gray Provincial Park. Their northern slopes are steep and cloaked in glaciers
360 DEGREES or Bird’s eye view!
Friday, May 21st, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
One of the easiest highs to get in Wells Gray is to drive up to the Green Mountain Viewing Tower. Take the first left just past the official park entrance at Hemp Creek and carefully drive up this win
RAFTING IN WELLS GRAY PARK
Friday, May 21st, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
Riverside Adventures & Fitness Centre is ready for another season of thrilling rafting adventures on the Clearwater River in the Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Rafting along the Clearwater River is not
Heffley Creek, Sun Peaks, Vinsulla, McLure & Louis Creek
Thursday, May 20th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
HEFFLEY CREEK ON UP TO SUN PEAKS
Take a 25 km drive north on Highway 5 and you will come to the village of Heffley Creek, named after Adam Heffley, a miner and packer during the 1858 gold rush. The
Clearwater – A Town Aptly Named
Thursday, May 20th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
Visit Clearwater, the largest settlement in the North Thompson Valley. Situated 125km north of Kamloops on Highway 5, its name hints at the pristine surroundings and many opportunities for adventure.
BIRCH ISLAND to VAVENBY & Area
Thursday, May 20th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com
BIRCH ISLAND TO VAVENBY – A PASTORAL EXPERIENCE
Excitement and adventure is getting a bit much? In that case take a short side trip through a peaceful valley. Head back to Highway 5 and drive North