70
Mile House, British Columbia, located north of Clinton,
was one of the first historic roadhouse locations on the famous
Cariboo Wagon Road. It now marks the turn off point to the
Green Lake and Watch
Lake recreation areas.
The
road east makes a wonderful backroad circle tour right through
to the communities of Bridge
Lake and Lone Butte on BC Hwy 24.
The surrounding lakes are home to many fishing resorts, guest
ranches, provincial parks, and of course a thriving wildlife
population.
Gateway
to the Interlakes area, Lone Butte is a small community on
Hwy 24 about 11 miles east
of 93 Mile House. Once one of the Cariboo's largest towns,
Lone Butte was a centre for ranchers who settled in the area,
from the early 1900's to the 1950's. Cattle were driven here
and shipped by rail. The old log Lone Butte Hotel, now gone,
used to house many a famous person, including the occassional
movie star. All the amenities including a general store, cafe,
neighbourhood pub, sporting goods store, craft shop, service
station and post office can be found in this friendly south
Cariboo village. Resorts and accommodations are available
in the surrounding area which features over 50 lakes. The
Lone Butte, an extinct volcano core, for which the community
is named, is seen to the east. A historic water tower, formerly
used by passing steam engines, has been preserved in the townsite.
The
small community with the peaceful name of Forest Grove, is
about a 20 minute drive from 100 Mile
House. Forest Grove is the departure point to beautiful
Canim, Ruth and Gotchen
lakes. Enjoy first class, full facility lodges, excellent
fishing, a provincial campsite,
a wide range of exciting adventure activities, and fine dining
all within a short drive of Forest Grove. Also found in the
Forest Grove vacinity are Hendrix Falls, Deception Falls,
Mahood Falls and Flourmill Volcanoes. The community itself
offers a general store with groceries, bakery items, dining,
and a service station. Click
here for a list of accommodation/adventure providers in this
area.
Lac
La Hache
When
a fur trader dropped his axe into a remote Cariboo
lake, he probably never suspected that it would be the basis
for the name of La La Hache.
"The Longest Town in the Cariboo" is located about
20 km (12.4 mi) north of 100 Mile House on Hwy 97, and stretches
along much of the 18 km (11 mi) lakeshore.
The lake is well known for its kokanee
fishing as well as it's trophy size lake trout. During the
summer months, the area attracts boats, swimmers, and water
skiiers. Many resorts, offering camping and cabins are located
on the lakeshore, as well as a provincial campground. Close
by, Timothy lake is a popular holiday destination. In the
winter, Mt.Timothy offers downhill skiing, and the area is
a favourite for snowmobiling, cross country skiing and ice
fishing. The town of Lac La Hache offers full services including
an excellent fly and tackle shop. Click
here for a list of accommodation/adventure providers in this
area.
70
Mile House
Lone
Butte
Forest
Grove
Lac
La Hache
