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Bowron Lakes Provincial Park

British Columbia, Canada
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Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Cariboo
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Grande Prairie, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

We have been doing the circuit on a yearly basis for several years. June is our preference because it is quiet. On average it takes 5-7 days, and need to be in decent shape. The weather can be very unpredictable so you need to have proper gear. Have witness several parties ill equipped and they were miserable and wet. The... More

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Kamloops, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
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So serene, but can turn violent in a hurry. in good weather the portages and canning is avg, but in bad weather you better have a decent skill set in these areas. Make sure you pay the 7 bucks for the laminated map, So worth it. Bring lots of tarps and head lamps. an AXE and a bush saw is... More

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Vancouver Island, BC
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

Bowron Lakes Provincial Park is rated in the top 10 canoe trips all around the world! Moose, bear, water birds, osprey, eagles - in abundance! Gear was provided and the meals were terrific! More

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Basel
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2009
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Everybody who likes canoeing and being in the wilderness should definitely do the whole circuit at the Bowron Lakes Provincial Park. A friend and I rented the canoe, three waterproofed bags, a container for food and a bucket at a local provider via internet - www.beckerslodge.ca - this lodge is located directly at the Bowron Lake. There is also a... More

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Amsterdam
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2006

We lunched at the Bear River Mercantile. It was very pleasant. It is kind of old fashioned, with lots of memorabilia of the history of Bowron Lake. Friendly people, old building, with a small shop. We were exhausted after 7 nights on the lake, we did not have had a proper meal, or a good coffee in 7 days. And... More

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Aldergrove, Canada
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2003

I've done the trip twice so far, and intend to do it again in the near future. More

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Berlin
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2011
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