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Welcome To The North Thompson Valley
Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
The North Thompson Valley is cradled by rolling hills in the south, the soaring Cariboo mountain ranges in the west and the towering Monashees in the North East. The valley can be reached in an easy
Clearwater – A Town Aptly Named
Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Visit Clearwater, the largest settlement in the North Thompson Valley. Situated 125km north of Kamloops on Highway 5, its name hints at the pristine surroundings and many opportunities for adventure.
Wells Gray Park – Nature’s Spectacular Creation
Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Wells Gray Provincial Park encompasses 515,301 ha; it was established in 1939 and named after Wellesley Gray, a one time prominent Minister of Lands.
This glorious wilderness, now a Class A Pa
Birch Island
Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Circle tour Birch Island – Vavenby
For those who think the previous hike too strenuous, might we suggest the following drive.
Head north from Clearwater on Highway 5 and turn right at the Birch Isl
Vavenby and Shook Ranch
Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Remaining on the gravel road, you will reach Vavenby, also a small community. In the early history of this region, it was the main tribal hunting ground for the Shuswap Nation.
A great destination s
Blue River The “Jewel of the Yellowhead”
Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
The most northerly town in the North Thompson Valley, Blue River is located approximately halfway between Vancouver and Edmonton, 230 km north of Kamloops, and 212 km south of Jasper. It is on the Eas
Heli-Hiking – Heli-Biking – Heli-Fishing
Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Take in any event in Blue River and there might be the option to do it “helicopter style”: mountain biking, picnicking, fishing, hiking and sightseeing are all offered as heli-activities.
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