Wells Gray Park

World famous - a must see on your trip through Western Canada!

The perfect stop before or after Jasper

Wells Gray Park and Clearwater BC offers fun and adventures for everyone*

To view suggested itineraries see our planning page

Natural Beauty

The famous Wells Gray Park is only a short 35 kilometer drive from Clearwater. The park is world famous for its majestic and numerous waterfalls. The three major falls are only a short walk from your car. For the more energetic, there are some excellent hikes to view the more remote falls.

Wells Gray Park also offers extinct volcanoes, lava rock formations, alpine meadows, lush forests, unspoiled lakes and beautiful rivers. Wells Gray is a "must see" on your tour of Western Canada.

For more information on Wells Gray park and available hikes visit BC Parks web site or information on Wells Gray. Also click here for an article on the area.

Go-outdoors offers a 4 hour interpretive tour of the park. On this 4 hour trip you will hike short trails to explore and learn about the old homesteaders of the valley and to gaze at the fourth largest waterfall in BC, Helmcken Falls. You will also see other waterfalls, plus canyons comprised of vertical basaltic columns, created by long ago volcanoes and walk among the beautiful old cedars.

Helmcken Falls	Dawson Falls	Spahats Falls

River Rafting and Kayaking

Clearwater, BC is famous for its excellent river trips. From exciting white water rafting, to the more relaxing scenic boat trips, there is a trip to suite your taste and time schedule. Kayaking trips and classes are also available. Check out these businesses located in Clearwater for more information:

Interior Whitewater - www.interiorwhitewater.bc.ca

Riverside Adventures - www.riveradventures.ca

Take a trip back in time and experience the old style 26 foot Voyageur canoe used by the Canadian fur trading - Riverside Adventures

Fishing

For those fishing enthusiasts look no further. Wells Gray country offers some excellent fishing; especially the fresh water Rainbow Trout, well known for its fierce fighting power.

Try fly fishing on the Clearwater River with "Silent Sport Fly Fishing" at www.silentsportflyfishing.com

With the numerous lakes and rivers in the area you are sure to find your "ideal' fishing hole.

Hiking

Fantastic hiking in the area. From short one kilometer trails to all day hikes to the more remote backcountry trips. The Clearwater/ Wells Gray area has pristine wilderness that is waiting to be discovered. You can explore on your own or utilize the services of the many qualified guides in the area. Click here for a map of the trails in Wells Gray Park.

Wells Gray Adventures has hut to hut hiking to their three remote lodges in the beautiful alpine of Wells Gray Park. They operate both summer and winter programs. Wells Gray Adventures also do combination trips of canoeing and hiking. For more information visit www.skihike.com

Between the end of June and mid-August is the time to see the wildflowers that carpet the subalpine meadows of Trophy Mountain. The 'To the Treeline and Beyond' trail is an easy 2 k walk. A lengthier hiking trail leads from the meadows to views of the Shuswap Highlands from Skyline Ridge (moderate; 12 km return). The turnoff for this trail is 10K up the Clearwater Valley Road and turn east at Spahats Creek Provincial Park.

Go-outdoors and Riverside Adventures both offer day hiking trips and canoe trips.

On the Water - canoeing, kayaking

In addition to its famous waterfalls, Wells Gray Park is also know for its two large pristine lakes, Clearwater Lake and Azure Lake. Try canoeing and kayaking on these lakes as a means to explore the park and stay at one of the eleven wilderness campsites.

Horseback Riding

Some unique horseback riding adventures await those who prefer the "traditional" western means of transportation.

Vavenby Trail Rides offers 3 or 4 hour rides to full day adventures. In May and June you can even experience a real cattle drive. www.ntvalley.com/trailrides

Buffalo Ranch also offers 2.5 hour rides to Moul Creek Falls.

Golfing

Still more to do in Clearwater- we have two golf courses in the area.

	The Wells Gray Golf Resort 35 kilometers north at the entrance to Wells Gray Park. This 9 hole course has the incredible Trophy mountains as a backdrop while you play, call 1-877-215-golf.
	The 9 hole Lacarya Golf course is 5 kilometers south of Clearwater. This meticulously groomed course offers challenge to the advanced players and pleasure for beginners. 1-866-522-2792.

Clearwater BC really does have it all for your vacation enjoyment!

When you are not busy, hiking, fishing, golfing, rafting or horseback riding, you can just sit back and relax at the Clearwater Valley Resort. If you still have energy, you can enjoy swimming, mini golf, volleyball and horseshoes.

Too tired to cook - a number of restaurants are located within easy walking distance of the resort when our restaurant is closed- Our restaurant the 52 Ridge is open for breakfast from May 15 to September 1 and for dinner from mid June until September 1

The Flour Meadow Bakery and Cafe is 100m down the road in a beautiful log cabin. On your way for a days adventure, why not pick up a picnic lunch from www.ntvalley.com/flourmeadowbakery/

Make a camping reservation - click here

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* The Clearwater Valley Resort lists these companies only as an information service and this does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation.