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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
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
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"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 ! 
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
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| Helmcken Falls In April |
Spring is here!
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.