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Williams Lake
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Back Country Ethics
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
British Columbia’s wilderness areas are a popular destination for both residents and visitors. Popularity has its drawbacks, though. Over-use and improper traveling and camping practices in the backco
Lac La Hache – Provincial Park
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Set amongst a Douglas-fir forest that shades campers from the hot summer sun, Lac La Hache Park is located on Highway 97, 12 km north of the community of Lac La Hache. It has 83 campsites, a sani-st
10 Mile Lake Provincial Park
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park is a 260 hectare park located 11 km north of Quesnel on Highway 97. There are 108 campsites in two campgrounds. One campground, set in the forest, has expanded pull-thro
Williams Lake Off Road Motorcycle Association
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The Cariboo Chilcotin has much to offer the off road motorcycle riding enthusiast whether it be trail, cross country, trials or dual-sport riding and the members of the Williams Lake Off Road Motorcyc
The Williams Lake Timberwolves – Junior A hockey is back
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
After folding at the end of the 2006/2007 campaign after five seasons, the Williams Lake TimberWolves Junior A hockey club is once again howling in the lakecity.
When the puck drops at the beginning
Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex is the centre for recreation activities in Williams Lake and district. The complex has facilities to please all community members from infants to seniors, swimm
Barkerville Provincial Park
Thursday, June 26th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Barkerville has three campgrounds located adjacent to Barkerville Historic Town. The first, Lowhee Campground, is the largest with 87 secluded sites. Showers and flush toilets are on-site and a sani-
Pinnacles – Provincial Park Day Use Area
Monday, May 5th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Pinnacles Provincial Park features unique geological formations, walking trails, and panoramic views of Quesnel. The park is 128 hectares in size, forested by pine, spruce, fir and hardwoods. To view
Ruth Lake – Provincial Park (Day Use Area)
Monday, May 5th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
In 1959, Ruth Lake was designated as a Park for recreational opportunities in the South Cariboo. Since 2003, the day use area has been managed by the Forest Grove 94 Loins Club. The day use area is a
Water Wise: Water Conservation Awareness for Travel
Monday, May 5th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Without water, we would not be here. Slowly, as we learn more about the world around us, we are becoming aware that we can no longer take an endless supply of clean water for granted. It is up to all