Archive for March, 2008

Welcome to Williams Lake – Message from the Central Carib. Economic Devel. Corporation

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The Central Cariboo Economic Development Corporation welcomes you to discover Williams Lake ~ a great place to hang your hat! We are a thriving community with strong investment opportunities, a desir

Quesnel Forks – pack a picnic for a visit to this beautiful ghost town

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Quesnel Forks is set in a sheltered river valley at the confluence of the Quesnel and Cariboo rivers, and shaded by ancient black cottonwoods. The remnants of this once bustling Gold Rush town evoke a

Likely – treasured experience for travellers

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Likely is one of those quaint communities that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Situated at the west arm of pristine Quesnel Lake (the largest in the Cariboo region and the secon

Williams Lake – gateway to the Chilcotin Coast

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

West of Williams Lake the road leads to a vast hinterland on the west side of the Fraser River that includes the Chilcotin Plateau, the Bella Coola Valley and Central Coast.

How to get there:

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Williams Lake – all about

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

General Area Approx 24 sq. km.

Population (Approx) city 10,961; agglomeration 25,122 (agglomeration covers 12,466.22 sq. kms. and encompasses the City of Williams Lake, Williams Lake Reserve and the

ATVing

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

As riders, take responsibility for yourself, your actions, the environment, and use common sense. We must be aware of and respect all user groups and reduce our impact environmentally as much as possi

Powder Kings – creating & maintaining trails in the North Cariboo

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The Williams Lake Powder Kings is the club that has taken responsibility for snowmobiling opportunities in the Williams Lake area. Our members regularly meet with government officials and other parti

Hunting – popular pastime in the vast outdoors

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Hunting is a popular pastime of many Cariboo dwellers and is another reason visitors flock to the area in the fall.

Local sporting goods merchants often have good tips on where to find the best game

Arts on the Fly – a weekend of arts & entertainment

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The lovely little town of Horsefly offers a weekend of arts and entertainment the whole family can enjoy. The annual Arts on the Fly Music, Arts and Dance Festival is a family-friendly Friday and Satu

Paddlefest – the Unlikely Paddlefest

Monday, March 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The UnLikely Paddlefest is an annual event that is held on the third weekend in September. It starts in Likely, hence the name.

This event is a wild and fun event, but is also very family-oriented w