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ABOUT BOWRON LAKE
Within Bowron Lake Park, 121,600 hectare in size, lies an unique canoe circuit of eleven lakes and interconnecting waterways. This rectangular water system forms a 116 km (73 miles) chain of lakes. No other canoe circuit combines the spectacular mountain scenery, placid lakes, rushing streams and varied wildlife of the Bowron Lakes. This Provincial Park is a wildlife sanctuary with a diverse range of habitats. Bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography are favorite pastimes of its visitors. Majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, rising to 2500 m (8125 ft), form the scenic backdrop to the canoe route. To paddle around this park you will need to acquire a park permit. To protect the wilderness experience, there is a restriction in place for the number of canoes or people allowed to enter the park per day. Starting January 1 and ending September 15, the permit bookings are handled by "HELLO BC" ph. 1-800-HELLOBC, ph. HELLOBC (435-5622) within Greater Vancouver, and ph. 250-387-1642 outside North America http://www.hellobc.com/. Fees: (as of April 2, 1999): Full Circuit - $50 per 1 person per 1 canoe/kayak, $100 per 2 person canoe/kayak. Reservation fee $18 plus 7% GST for each canoe booked. Payment must be made at the time of reservation, by Visa or Mastercard only. After Sep. 15 permits are purchased at the Bowron Lake Park office (at the start of the circuit).The park does not close for the winter, but there are no park rangers or other staff in the park after the middle of October, so extra extreme caution must be used. For more park information, please contact BC Parks at ph. 250-398-4414.
For more information about Bowron Lake Park, call BC Parks - ph. 250-398-4414
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