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Burns Lake
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Theres always something to do in the Lakes District
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
Museum worth looking through
The local museum brings to life the era of the 1940s. Each room elegantly portrays life as it was in 40s, complete with residents dressed to fit the style. Walking thr
Join us in September for the Fall Fair!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
Howdy friends & neighbours! Its that time of year and before you know it another great Fall Fair will be upon us again.
2010 bring us to the 67th annual to be held on September 10, 11 and 12.
The
Take the free ferry to the southside
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
From Burns Lake turn south onto Hwy. #35 and travel to the community of Francois Lake.
Take the free, 20-minute ferry ride across Francois Lake to the community of Southbank.
Stop by and see the 1850s era wagon at Homeside Antiques
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
The rustic, wooden hay wagon sits in the middle of the yard. You cant see it from Hwy. 16, but the Homeside Antiques sign pulls you in, and once you see the wagon, you dont want to leave.
And if y
A premier mountain biking destination Mountain biking Burns Lake style
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
The mountain biking community in Burns Lake is well organized and highly active, which makes for excellent, accessible, and easy to navigate riding trails. The main mountain biking area is the Boer Mo
Chief Louie Paddle Company – innovative ideas brought to life
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
Cheslatta Carrier Nations Chief Louie Paddle Company has a strong grasp on what it means to diversify.
CLPC has only been up and running for approximately one year but during that time have expande
Lakes District Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
January
World Yoga Day
Farmers Market at Heritage Centre runs year round
February
Cold Smoke Snowmobile Races
Rod and Gun Wild Game Dinner
March
Earth Hour March 27 @ 8:30 pm
April
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Make your first stop on the Southside Keefes Landing Café & Store
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
Driving south from Burns Lake on Highway 35 you will come to Francois Lake. Board the free ferry that will take you on a leisurely cruise across the lake to Southbank. As you disembark you will see K
For a holiday of fishing, hunting or relaxing – make it the Noralee Resort on Francois Lake
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
A beautiful site on Francois Lake to relax in one of our cabins, or bring your RV. We have a restaurant open from 8:00am to 8:00pm everyday for those days you don’t feel like cooking and a store with
Rio Tinto Alcan points of interest in Northwestern BC
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Kenney Dam – Located 96 kilometres south of Vanderhoof. A great mountain of rock, gravel and clay – as high as St. Paul’s Cathedral and more than double the ground area of the Great Pyramid of Egypt -