bowron lakes provincial park
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We did the circuit 11 years ago - now a bit older (71) and wondering if we could do it. We were a party of 14 - 4 canoes and 6 kayaks. Us old folk were in the canoes. Since we were a large group, we were assigned certain camp sites - 7 nights/8 days. The weather was perfect this time. A little rain one evening not many bugs. The portages were rougher than last time - lots of pot holes and large rocks. My hip was getting beaten up on the portages. Finally decided to wear my life jacket around my waist and protect my hip - worked like a charm! There were a lot of beautiful new shelters built in the past 11 years. We didn't see a lot of wild life - a moose walked through our canoes and almost decided to join our group. Also a bear cub jumped over the back of one of the kayaks.
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This was the tenth time that I have enjoyed the Bowron Lakes since my first trip in 1968 with my parents and the third time with my son. A lot has changed in that time but the beauty that one experiences is as exciting as the first time. The weather challenged us with both warm dry days and wet thunderous days. We were fortunate to time our stops at locations where we were able to use the cabins. Being that we took the trip on the last week that the park takes bookings we were able to have the cabins to ourselves.We did not see any bears but we did run into a moose family which was very exciting listening to the bull moose crashing through the trees 20 feet from our tent. This is all part of the adventure that makes this trip so memorable.We are now planning to mark the 50th anniversary of our first trip in 2018 and we are hoping that our father will be able to make the trip with us. He was 85 the last time he made the trip in 2010 and we are hoping that he will be up to it when he is 93.If you are up to the challenge of doing the circuit you will never regret it.Till the next time.I tried to add some photos but was not able to.
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We paddled and portaged around the famous Bowron Lakes Circuit in five days this May. The lakes and ponds are as pristine as they were in 1840 when they were discovered. It is rare anywhere that you can find waterways interconnected in a `120 km parallelogram so you can paddle back to your starting point!!The popularity of the circuit is such that you must have a reservation. They keep it clean with attention to camper behaviour and simple campsites. The weather in mid May was cool and wet and there was winter snow on the portage trails but it was incredibly peaceful. As a bonus, the type of camper that puts in this effort is a bit classier than many you've encountered!If you are in reasonable shape, don't mind being entirely off the grid (no cell phone coverage) and have basic training in canoeing, you can do this--leave yourself some days extra in case the weather goes against you. Trip of a lifetime!
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Appreciate first that the weather has a lot to do with your Bowron experience and we were fortunate to have 8 days of near perfect weather. My wife was a bit anxious when we left and the first portages were a bit of a test if you don't have any other backcountry experience. Still I found the canoe on wheels to be a great relief from having to pack everything on your back. And you can bring more comforts as a result. The real magic of Bowron is the quiet and slow pace. I'm always thankful to get off the grid and unable to use my phone. The group campsites were fantastic and it was a bonus to have them reserved for us (groups of 7 or more). We managed to paddle in near perfect conditions every morning - no wind nor chop - and only had to wait one afternoon for the winds to calm down so that we could cross Isaac Lake. Hilights included the moose (a cow and her calf walked through our campsite at Rum Lake), site 21 on Isaac Lake, paddling the Cariboo River, excursion to Cariboo Falls, swimming all over and campfires. Some pit toilets were rough for the women and a few woodlots were sparse for good dry wood but we all loved the experience!The Best Outdoor Experience of my life!
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This has been one of my bucket list items and was able to accomplish it in August 2014 with my teen aged sons. Weather was not the best - only one nice day. A thunderstorm came upon us after the second day - luckily we had just finished dinner. Afterwards we were able to experience a beautiful double rainbow with colors so vibrant that it made the thunderstorm and rain an after thought. Had a couple of days when it down poured while canoeing but our nice day happened at the Chute, where we were able to float and swim down the chute, very refreshing! Portages were harder than I initially thought - large potholes and some steep sections. Our friends had a 20 foot canoe that was a beast! Unfortunately we did not see many animals but fishing was good on Issac lake - if you can get your gear down.All in all a memorable experience, we did it as a group of 8 and stayed in the group sites. Completed it in seven days, skipping the last campsite of the tour and made the last day an extra long one (8.5 hours of paddling/ portaging) As others have mentioned, just beautiful being out in nature in its fullest. Would consider doing again.
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We arrived at Bowron lake after a long drive from Calgary and the weather was fantastic. Temperature around 20 degree Celsius when the sun is out. We paddled against the wind to upper lake where the big river is, except from the nasty wind, everything else is perfect. We saw lots of moose on the side of the road but no bear. Hopefully we might be able to see a bear family in our next trip.
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If this is on your bucket list, get it done! You need canoeing experience and to portages can be a challenge, but it is well worth it. Bears, moose, birds, fish, (although not many). Why we need to put in the resources to maintain our parts systems.
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A 10 day trip starting and finishing in Vancouver canoeing the Bowron Lakes in late August with ‘Sea to Sky-to-Sky expeditions. There were 7 guests with an age range from 30s to 60s and 2 guides, with pickup and drop-off in Vancouver (Days 1 and 10) and 8 days canoeing. We had an excellent time in very pleasant company and will undoubtedly do something similar in future.The lakes are tranquil, with abundant wild life – we saw black-bear, porcupine, moose, chipmunks, beaver, ground squirrels and many birds. Most days we saw a few other canoes and the occasional park ranger. Weather was warm, though it rained most nights and occasionally during the day, and biting insects absent from all except one camp location. All equipment except for personal clothing was provided. The guides (Bill and Erin) were superb – their leadership, companionship and (especially) culinary skills were excellent.The trip was advertised as suitable for novices, though all had had some albeit minimal experience. The route requires some porterage between lakes (one of 2.4 kms but otherwise each less than 1.5 km), mainly on the first two days, but wheeled cradles are provided. The guides woke us up each morning once tea or coffee was prepared and we set off after breakfast having packed our equipment. We paddled for about 3 hours at a leisurely pace, pausing to regroup, take photos, observe the wildlife or have a snack before lunch. We went ashore for a leisurely lunch with usually a much shorter paddle in the afternoon. We used campsites reserved for groups so with one exception we were the only ones at the sites. Each campsite had a prepared base for individual tents and ‘food safes’ for storage of food and ‘smellies’ overnight so as not to attract bears. The guides prepared a covered area for general socializing and eating, made more hospitable by a log fire. The food was excellent, with various dietary needs being catered for, and plentiful. The guides provided instruction both during the days travelling as well as bespoke instruction on arrival at the camp sites. We finished paddling at lunch on Day 9, and spent the night after an excursion to Barkerville village at a motel in Quesnel for a clean-up and well deserved meal.
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heard about bowron a long time ago. my daughter's 21st birthday present - canoeing around bowron. some good some bad weather and plenty of moose and bald eagles. not quite enough river running for my liking. finished surprised in 5 days - had thought about 8. we did a few side trips and saw enough. perhaps i would have spent a bit more time going up the bowron river north of the bowron slough where there was probably the best 'quality' wildlife experience.great trip with also opportunity to look at wells and barkerville gold mining historic towns
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I was lucky enough to be invited on a group trip by a friend. In the end there were 11 of us paddling, 3 teens, 2 young men, and 6 women in their 50's. The group's canoeing experience was equally as varied.It was an amazing opportunity with challenges combined with outstanding beauty. The group finished the circuit in 7 nights.Ensure that you have the best canoe carts that you can get. The first two portages are rough, and we ended up breaking ours relatively quickly. This made the rest of the days with portages rather long.There are lots of great sites on what to bring, and how to prepare. Read them, and trust the wisdom of the experts.Moose, bear, marmot...eagles flying overhead, osprey, fish. So many things to experience.