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There are fantastic Package deals available right now ....



2-for1 Student Rafting! BIG SAVINGS


Are you a student! Bring your valid student ID to Interior Whitewater Expeditions
during weekdays until 31 July 2010 and you will get 2 rafting trips for the price of
one, so bring a friend!
For more Info call 1800 661 7238 or send an email


Early Summer Sale at Wells Gray Adventures!

Book any of these hikes below and Wells Gray Adventures will pay the Tax - a 12% saving on an already incredible value

Activities    
Hiking Wells GrayWant to Book? Want more Info?
email or call 1-888-754 8735
7 Day Hut-to-Hut Hiking Trip
  1. August 29th
  2. September 12th
5 Day Hut-to-Hut Hiking Trip
  1. August 1st
  2. August 22nd
  3. August 5th
3 Day Hiking Trip
  1. August 12th
  2. August 26th
  3. September 9th
     

Or If you think canoeing is more your scene there are two 3-Day Canoe Trips, leaving on August 3rd and August 23rd PLUS an Adventurous Family Kids Special on 15th August 2010!

For More Information email or call 1-888-754-8735 - Dont miss out on a great Summer Adventure!
 



 

Family Fun Rafting + Accommodation Package Interior Whitewater Expeditions

Catch a Wave! Starting July 15th 2 adults and 2 youths go rafting on Interior Whitewater Expedition's family friendly Catch a Wave, and spend a night at the Wells Gray Inn for $399.40 plus applicable taxes
 

Full Day Rafting + Accommodation for 2

Guaranteed Addiction 2 adults go rafting on Interior Whitewater Expedition's  full day Guaranteed Addiction raft trip and spend one night at the Wells Gray Inn for $365.20 plus applicable taxes.

Call or email to book your raft vacation now! 1.800.661.7238 

For more info click here



Weekend Special


Get away to the mountains for a weekend with this fantastic deal!
Hotel Friday night, and hike to an Alpine Hut on Saturday,
stay overnight hike in the Alpine and waterfall tour on Sunday!

2 nights, 2 days for only $390.00
p/person

Deal dates: August 27 to 29 and September 3 - 5 2010!

Book Now! Want more info - email or call 1888 754 8735










 

4 April 2010

So Winter has passed Spring has arrived, here are the top things to do this Spring in Wells Gray


View the ice-cone at Helmcken Falls
Only 45 minutes drive from Clearwater, bring a picnic, enjoy the views and sounds of the forth highest waterfall in Canada. The ice cone at the bottom of the falls can reach several stories high!

Bear Viewing
Spring is here and the bears are out foraging for food. You can see them along the road side along the road to the Wells Gray Park. Remember bear safety etiquette!

Migration of birds
The valley and mountains are alive with bird song right now, get out your binoculars and bird books and enjoy this natural wonder.

Oh Deer!
Deer are in abundance right now, and can be seen everywhere, specially along the road to the Wells Gray Park.

Things to look forward too:
Glazier Lillies at the Trophy Mountain Alpine Meadows - usually at the end of June, however give our Visitor Centre a call to ensure you time your trip perfectly !
Visitor Centre tel: 250 674 3334 or 250 674 2646!

Glacier Lily




10 things to do in Wells Gray this winter!


No.1: Cross Country Skiing!

10 minutes from Clearwater business center Candle Creek ski trails boasts 25km of beautifully groomed trails, both for classic and skate skiing, and a new log chalet too! Click here to download the Candle Creek Ski map.

No.2: Backcountry Skiing!

Go backcountry skiing in perfect powder snow, and after a day on the mountain return to nice warm hut. Check this out and you will know what we are talking about! For details click here.




No.3: Wildlife!

Whilst cross country skiing at the Murtle River Nordic Ski trails in the Wells Gray Provincial Park – watch out for moose! Find more details here. 


No 4: Snowshoeing!

Snow shoe up Pyramid Mountain, a volcano that erupted under glacial ice, known as a ‘Tuya’.

                                                                                                                                        
Snowshoeing in Wells Gray Photo: BC Backcountry Adventures
Snowshoeing in Wells Gray

No:5: Winter Waterfalls!

Visit Helmcken Falls and the check out the  massive snow-cone that develops at the base of the 147m high waterfall – the fourth highest in Canada!

No.6: Ice-skating!

Take your family skating for $8.40 at the North Thompson Sportsplex! Click here for details!

No.7: Hockey & Curling Games!

Watch a local game of hockey or Curling at the North Thompson Sportsplex!
Fore more details click here.

No. 8: Olympic Celebrations!

Join in on our Olympic Celebrations! Torch relay passing through Clearwater on January 28th 2010, and a Winter Carnival to follow on the weekend - free downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and more!  Standby for more details.
                                                                                                                          

No. 9: Downhill Skiing!

Enjoy an afternoon of skiing on our Downhill skill Hill! Great views, and great lodge. Check out the ski hill website for more details!

No. 10: Sledding!

Sledding maps and info to come soon.





11 June 2009
 Wells Gray Hiking

What's been seen in Wells Gray today?

The waterfall Tour is perfect right now, with snow melting,  the river levels
are rising! And the weather? Just perfect. Visit Spahats, Dawson and Helmcken Falls, three of Canada's most beautiful waterfall, then spend some time at the Green Mountain Viewing Tower to experience just exactly how vast Wells Gray Country is!

As for wildlife? Plenty of bears have been seen grazing on the spring growth; mule deer,
white tail deer, ospreys and bald eagles have all been spotted this week.

How to get here: Clearwater is the gateway to Wells Gray Park. From Jasper,
Clearwater is a distance of 311km (193 miles) and from Vancouver; Clearwater is a distance of 449km (279 miles)

For more information and to pick up your free map please call
250 674 3334 or 250 674 2646, or email us at
info@wellsgray.ca

See you soon!

 




22 April 2009

Have you got your ticket yet!

A Mini Music Fest  with performances by 'The Lovely "Laurell" & Three Guys Folkin'

The lovely "Laurell" - Pop/ Jazz
With the release of her new EP, fears aside (November 2007), Vancouver’s The Lovely Laurell                            The Lovely "Laurell"
sweetest singer/songwriter, Laurell, has emerged from the wellspring of
Canadian talent and is holding strong to the reputation it so rightfully deserves.
A voice from heaven to sugarcoat her unique blend of acoustic, pop,
and jazz – Laurell is stilling hearts one room at a time.

Three Guys Folkin'
A fantastic acoustic trio!!!!! Just guitar magic and a whole lot of FUN!

Where: Serenity Performing Arts Centre
              2461 Lost Creek Road, Birch Island, BC
When:  24 May 2009 at 7pm
Cost:    $20!

For more info check out www.serenitymusic.ca or email Serenity Performing Arts Centre!
To buy your ticket call 250 676 94 56

 



16 April 2009

Lambing Season !  Aveley Ranch Lambing

It's April on Aveley Heritage Sheep Ranch and that means lambing season!
Open daily from April 1 - 30, 11:00am - 7:00pm

Come see a lamb being born, spend time in the lambing pens, go for a hayride,
or relax with a cup of tea in the tea house. Come for a few hours or spend the day.
Guest are welcome to bring a picnic along.

Special Events: Saturday, April 25 - Bonfire, roast a hot dog or make a s'more.
Tuesday, April 28 - Seniors Day, Guests age 60+ receive a 30% discount on admission.

Also coming soon: Sheep Shearing (May 9-12, weather depending).

For more information click here


 

7th April 2009

Helmcken Falls Snow cone
Helmcken Falls In April

Spring is here!

The snow cone on the base of Helmcken Falls is spectacular. The road to the Falls is
now mostly clear of snow; it is a great time to visit the Falls. 48 km along Clearwater
Valley Road off Highway 5, there are some great sights along the way, including, the Mush Bowl and brilliant views looking down the Clearwater Valley.

 

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