Quesnel

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Heading to the hills…The Hills Health Ranch at 108 Mile House

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Check out the fresh mountain air, the endless views and the fabulous outdoor adventure at The Hills Health Ranch this summer. This is a vacation for families, friends and lovers…of great food, cozy accommodations and loads of fun things to see and do!

NATURE EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTRE

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

The Nature Education and Resource Centre’s goal is to foster awareness, stewardship and restoration of local environments and is operated by Baker Creek Enhancement Society. Check out their permanent

West Fraser Timb er Park

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

West Fraser Timber Park, off Johnston Avenue across the metal bridge, is home to a vast array of swings, slides, jungle gyms and more. One portion is designed with toddlers in mind, the other side inc

Pond

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

West Fraser Timber Park’s pond is an excellent spot to do a little pond-dipping to see, up close, some of the fascinating creatures that live in the pond. Waterfowl and other birds along with many spe

Tennis

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

West Fraser Timber Park is home to four beautiful tennis courts. The courts are open to the public seven days a week during daylight hours. There is no charge, just bring your racket and your mean bac

Baseball

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Baseball diamonds in West Fraser Timber Park allow the public to take in a local game, or when not in use, are available for a game or just the chance to throw the ball around.

Aboriginal Walking Tour

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Stroll the Carrier people’s heritage trails. The Aboriginal Walking Tour has five designated areas each complimented by a sign highlighting Carrier’s people’s journey to the Gold Pan City, the history

Golfing

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

The Quesnel Golf Course, a full eighteen holes which also boasts a long driving range, is found 8 km west of the city on North Fraser Drive. To book tee times call 250-249-5550.

Richbar Nursery Golf

Riverfront Trail

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Quesnel’s Riverfront Trail is five kilometres long and takes about one hour to complete at a leisurely pace. Ceal Tingley Park, located at the confluence of the Quesnel and Fraser Rivers is “Kilometer

LAWN BOWLING

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Lawn bowling facilities are located in Quesnel’s West Fraser Timber Park and the public is invited to play a game or two. Set on five acres in the park, the lawn bowling facilities, with a club house,