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Clearwater - Wells Gray Country

Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife

Clearwater -Wells Gray Country is a year round destination located on Highway #5 just 1.5 hours north of Kamloops or 3.5 hours south of Jasper. The unsurpassed beauty of Wells Gray Country encompasses the vast wilderness preserve of Wells Gray Provincial Park which is nearly the same size as Banff National Park. This destination paradise is known for its breathtaking scenery, particularly waterfalls; vast and pristine wilderness which is home to hundreds of different varieties of flora and over a hundred varieties of wildlife; and invites visitors to an endless selection of activities to experience in the area year round.

“The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all that you are traveling for.”                 Louis L’Amour

Things to Do

 

  • On Two Feet – Hiking short walks to overnight trips
  • Go Ahead – Get Wet Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking
  • Fairways in the Forest – two 9-hole regulation golf courses
  • Catch a Glimpse – Guided Tours of Heritage Sheep farm, Trout Hatchery and more
  • Tight Lines – Fishing for Salmon, Dolly Varden and Trout
  • Happy Trails - Horseback Riding
  • Winter Wonders – Backcountry Skiing/X-Country
  • Skiing/Dogsledding/Snowshoeing
  • Making Tracks – Snowmobiling
  • Memories & Keepsakes – Experience our Arts & Culture

Key Features
Waterfalls in Wells Gray Country Waterfalls
Wells Gray Provincial Park also known as the Waterfall park with over 20 Waterfalls. The three most popular are within an easy 5 minute walk from the parking lot.
Wilderness in Wells Gray Country Wilderness
Hiking the Trophy Mountain Alpine Meadows, taking a boat tour to Azure Lake, rafting the Clearwater River are some of the ways visitors enjoy our vast and pristine Wilderness.
Wildlife in Wells Gray Country Wildlife
Wildlife abounds from lazy bears to feisty fish, there is a multitude of critters only too happy to satisfy the photo buff and the fisherman.

 

Wells Gray Country - Waterfalls, Wilderness & WildlifeBox 1107, RR#1
Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0
250-674-2646 Chamber of Commerce
250-674-3334 Info Wells Gray
250-674-3530 Wells Gray Country
FAX: 250-674-3540 
www.wellsgraycountry.ca  

 

 
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