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Let these great companies help make your visit Wells Gray Country an unbelievable experience

Agritours

Golfing

  Fishing

Horseback Riding

Guided & Hut to Hut - Hiking or Skiing
 

 Rafting & Float Trips

Shopping

Skiing

   Tours - Boating,  By Air,  Guided Daytrips
 

 

AGRITOURS

Aveley Ranch

AKA Solitude Bed & Breakfast
AKA Aveley Heritage Sheep Ranch
2721 Lost Creek Road
Box 10,
Vavenby, BC V0E 3A0
Phone 250-676-9574
Fax 250-676-9575
E-mail: tours@aveleyranch.com
Website: www.aveleyranch.com

Daily Farm Tours from April 1 to September 21.  See how our Sheep ranch operates and learn about pioneering the ranch in the early 1900 by our grandfather.

Lambing Season (April 1 to May 8) observe lambs being born.

And then witness the art of shearing sheep from May 8 to May 11, but phone first to ensure the weather is co-operating
 

MacLennan Farm

1154 Yellowhead Hwy. South
Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0
Phone 250-674-2449
Fax 250-674-2447
E-mail: warren@mercuryspeed.com

 

GOLFING

Wells Gray Golf Resort & RV Park
6624 Clearwater Valley Road
Mail to:
2003 Muirfield Road
Kamloops, BC V1S1S6
Phone 250-674-0009
Fax 250-374-7841
Toll Free 1-877-215-4653
Email: wellsgraygolf@telus.net

Website: www.wellsgraygolf.bcresorts.com

 

Wells Gray Golf Resort & RV Park offers a walkable nine hole golf course adjacent to our 50 full service campground. Added are covered tent shelters, creekside sites, deluxe shower house, fire pits, and large gazebo for group events, sani station.

FISHING

 

North Thompson Sport Fishing
38A Young Road
Box 1223, RR 1
Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: (250) 674-3714
Email:
dennisredman@hotmail.com

 

Guided fishing and retail outlet. Live bait, smokers, fish huts and specialty orders.

 

Silent Sport Fly Fishing (Guided)
Box 2586 RR2
Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: (250) 674-2557
Email:
info@silentsportflyfishing.com

 

Silent Sport Fly Fishing offers a complete fly fishing experience for all ability levels - beginners to experts. Our guides will provide you with an intimate knowledge of the rivers and lakes in the Clearwater area.   Your trip includes a licensed BC guide, premium rod, reel, line, and gourmet food... all that you need to bring with you is appropriate clothing, sunglasses and hat.  Fishing is great all year with Rainbow Trout being the most abundant fish.    Salmon fishing in August

 

Star Lake Fishing Resort
Camp Two Road at 9 KM
Box 2648, RR2,
Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0
Phone 250-674-8494
Email:
starlake1999@yahoo.com

Website: www.starlakefishingresort.com

 

Welcome to Star Lake Fishing Resort near Clearwater, BC. Surrounded by unspoiled wilderness with the mountains of Wells Gray Park as a picturesque backdrop. We offer five bright clean housekeeping cabins (three are waterfront), four waterfront campsites, six lake view campsites. Boat rentals and a lake full of Kamloops rainbow trout.

 

HORSEBACK RIDING

Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch
4373 Clearwater Valley Road
Box 1768 RR1
Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: (250) 674-3095
Fax: (250) 674-3131
Email:  info@buffaloranch.ca
Website:
www.buffaloranch.ca

Enjoy a scenic horseback adventure to Moul Falls. Our 2 1/2 hour trip takes you by a fabulous view of the Clearwater River and then down to Moul Creek. There you have a 25 minute break to stretch your legs and walk down to the falls.

You do not have to be an experienced rider to take our trip. As well as seasoned riders, we take people who are beginners and many first timers. Children must be of 10 years old and up to join the 2 1/2 hour trip . We have pony rides available for under age children.
 

Vavenby Trail Rides
The Shook Ranch
Box 250
Vavenby, BC, V0E 3A0
Phone: (250) 676-9598
Email: trailrides@ntvalley.com

 

Enjoy guided rides on our scenic working cattle ranch.  With a maximum of eight riders, and a variety of options and choices, our rides are enjoyed by all levels of rider.  We welcome children, novices and experienced riders.  Try our new ultimate Super Day Ride with lunch.

Accommodation available.
 

Wells Gray Guest Ranch
Box 1764
5564 Clearwater Valley Road
Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: 250-674-0215
Fax: 250-674-3997

Toll Free: 1 866 467 4346
Email:
reservation@wellsgrayranch.com

26 YEARS OF WESTERN HOSPITALITY AND PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDING.

Enjoy western hospitality at the Wells Gray Guest Ranch and Black Horse Saloon, surrounded by the untouched wilderness of beautiful Wells Gray Park. Comfortable accommodation in log cabin rooms with fireplace or kitchenettes. Enjoy a home cooked meal or a BBQ dinner in the Saloon or on the Chuckwagon Patio. Summer activities include horseback riding, hiking, canoeing and wildlife viewing and kid’s playground. In winter we offer dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and wildlife viewing.
 

GUIDED & HUT TO HUT - HIKING OR SKIING

Discover Wells Gray
PO Box 1783
Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: 250-674-2561

Email:
info@discoverwellsgray.com
Website:
www.discoverwellsgray.com

Open your eyes to the secrets of one of the largest tracts of wilderness in southern BC. Discover Wells Gray offers interpretive and adventure guided hikes to suit all ages and abilities. Join us to for insightful and revealing explorations of river canyons, deep forests and alpine peaks. We lead small groups that allow us to provide personalized interpretation and close contact with nature. Four to eight hour trips and vehicle assisted tours are available include guide, snacks or lunch, and 4WD transport. Open May to October.

Contact us to find out more.

 

Wells Gray Adventures
Box 188

Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: (250) 587-6444
Fax: (250) 587-6446

Toll Free:1-888-754-8735
Email:
info@skihike.com

Website: www.skihike.com

 

Wells Gray Adventures has three remote lodges in the Caribou Mountains of Wells Gray Park. We run high quality, reasonably priced, adventure vacations that you will remember for a lifetime.  Our trips range from one to fourteen days.  Join us for hut to hut hiking in the alpine of Wells Gray or for wilderness canoeing on Clearwater and Azure Lakes in the heart of Wells Gray Park.  If it is deep powder snow that you prefer, we offer backcountry skiing and snowshoeing that are world class adventures.

 

Please ask about special rates for groups and families.  Our guides are knowledgeable and competent, our food and equipment is top notch, and our prices are reasonable.  Take the stress out of trying to plan your wilderness escape.  Call us for an unforgettable wilderness holiday.

 

WHITEWATER RAFTING AND FLOAT TRIPS

Interior Whitewater Rafting
Box 393,

Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0
1-800-661-RAFT (7238)
Phone: (250)674-3727 

Fax: 250-674-3701
Email:
rafting@interiorwhitewater.bc.ca
 

Personal attention, smaller groups and knowledgeable, capable staff  are reasons IWE has set itself apart in the river rafting industry in Canada. IWE is able to provide unmatched excursions to people 9 to 90 and from all walks of life.

Of course there’s the trips, too and they’re unparalleled. IWE has developed a group of adventure experiences that will excite and challenge you. But you don’t have to be an adrenalin-charged extremist to enjoy the ride. Our whitewater journeys are designed for all levels - from the river rookies to the seasoned rafters - and safety guidelines are stressed and demonstrated before every trip leaves IWE headquarters.
 

Riverside Adventures &
Fitness Centre

Clearwater Plaza, 58 Young St
Box 2538 RR2
Clearwater, B. C.  V0E 1N0
Phone: (250) 674-0001
Toll Free: 1-877-674-0001
Email:
info@riveradventures.ca

 

Riverside Adventures & Fitness Centre offers fully guided river adventures (Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking) on the Clearwater River in beautiful Wells Gray Provincial Park and the North Thompson River.  Whitewater Rafting is our specialty. Let the excitement begin on an exhilarating Rafting Adventure. Riverside offers you personalized guiding, challenging whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, unique wilderness settings, and captivating side hikes to waterfalls. All of it together will make it your most memorable rafting experience.  We also offer float trips and voyageur canoe trips.

 

SHOPPING

 

Avril’s Garden

73 Taren Drive
Box 2404, RR2
Clearwater, B C V0E 1N0
Phone 250-674-2929
Fax 250-674-0277
Toll Free 1-877-974-2929

Avril’s Garden is pleased to provide fresh and silk custom arrangements, flowering and tropical plants, and helium balloons, for your special and everyday occasions. We deliver anywhere. Tourists – If you’re looking for truly unique souvenirs that are easy to take home (or we’ll ship), come in and see our customized t-shirts and many other items and gifts.
 

The Clearwater Farmers Market
Next to Interior Whitewater Expeditions
c/o Box 1515
Clearwater, B C V0E 1N0
Contact Suzanne Wood
Phone 250-674-2351
E-mail: woodflear@hotmail.com
 

Saturday market May through October Various numbers of vendors each week.

 

There are a number of excellent retail outlets in Clearwater - see our retail page

 

SKIING

 

Clearwater Ski Club

566 Dunn Lake Road
Box12
Clearwater, B C V0E 1N0
Phone 250-674-3848
Contact April Akroyd @ 250-674-2533 or Peter Barstow @ 674-4058
E-mail: info@clearwaterskihill.com
Website: www.clearwaterskihill.com

 

Ski Hill Lodge for community events, special events, live entertainment.

TOURS - BOATING,  By AIR,  GUIDED DAYTRIPS

 

4 Seasons Mountain Experience
58 Young Rd.
Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: (250) 674-8772

Email: tatgreg@yahoo.com

Enjoy beautiful Clearwater and cycle to breathtaking mountain views or take a leisurely ride along the river and around town.

You can take a 4X4 wilderness tour and enjoy wildlife and fauna on the way to a quiet lake. Want to fish while you are there? You can do that too.

Try your hands at gold panning along the river, never know what you may find, or learn to tie fly's.

We will make your mountain experience something to remember.

Come see Greg for all your biking needs, -sales, service, parts and accessories.

Check out our line of organic bars, softchews and drinks, also electrolyte replenishers and backpack smoothies.

100% of profits from my Jamaican Knock - Knacks and my shop labour goes directly to needy children in Jamaica.

Rental Rates: Full Day $ 55.00 - Half Day $ 30.00 - Hourly $ 10.00

4X4 Wilderness Tour: 3 Hrs. $ 60.00 P.P Fishing extra

Gold Panning: 21/2 Hrs. $ 30.00 P.P.

Fly Tie Lesson: $25.00 P.P.
 

BC Back Country Adventures

PO Box 1764, RR #1
Clearwater, BC  V0E 1N0  Canada
Phone: (250) 674-0200  

Fax: (250)674-0215

Toll Free: 1 866 ECO TRIP (326 8747)
Email:info@bcbackcountryadventures.com

 

20 years of outdoor hospitality and professional wilderness guiding in  Wells Gray Provincial Park & area -  British Columbia's Outdoor Adventure Paradise

Canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, dogsledding, snowshoeing, ATV and snowmobiling.

 

Clearwater Lake Tours Ltd

Box 507,
Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0
Phone 250-674-2121
Fax 250-674-3364
Email: info@clearwaterlaketours.com
Website: www.clearwaterlaketours.com

 

Boat tours, canoe, kayak, gear rentals, café, day guiding canoe. Hiking, fishing licenses, fishing rod rentals, art gallery.

Discover Wells Gray
PO Box 1783
Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: 250-674-2561

Email:
info@discoverwellsgray.com
Website:
www.discoverwellsgray.com

Open your eyes to the secrets of one of the largest tracts of wilderness in southern BC. Discover Wells Gray offers interpretive and adventure guided hikes to suit all ages and abilities. Join us to for insightful and revealing explorations of river canyons, deep forests and alpine peaks. We lead small groups that allow us to provide personalized interpretation and close contact with nature. Four to eight hour trips and vehicle assisted tours are available include guide, snacks or lunch, and 4WD transport. Open May to October.

Contact us to find out more.

 

Wells Gray Adventures
Box 188

Clearwater B.C. V0E1N0
Phone: (250) 587-6444
Fax: (250) 587-6446

Toll Free:1-888-754-8735
Email:
info@skihike.com

Website: www.skihike.com

Wells Gray Adventures  has three remote lodges in the Caribou Mountains of Wells Gray Park. We run high quality, reasonably priced, adventure vacations that you will remember for a lifetime.  Our trips range from one to fourteen days.  Join us for hut to hut hiking in the alpine of Wells Gray or for wilderness canoeing on Clearwater and Azure Lakes in the heart of Wells Gray Park.  If it is deep powder snow that you prefer, we offer backcountry skiing and snowshoeing that are world class adventures.

 

Please ask about special rates for groups and families.  Our guides are knowledgeable and competent, our food and equipment is top notch, and our prices are reasonable.  Take the stress out of trying to plan your wilderness escape.  Call us for an unforgettable wilderness holiday.

 

Wells Gray Air Service Ltd.

Aspen Hill, Box 9008,

Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 

Phone / Fax 1 250 674 3115
Email: wgair@mercuryspeed.com

 

Our licensed Air Service is located 28 km north of the Info Centre on the road to the Wells Gray Park. We offer daily scenic-flights over Wells Gray Park, half day-trips to Barkerville and individual Charter-flights. We operate a well equipped 4-seater Cessna Skylane from our private Aspen Hill Airstrip from May until mid October

 

 

The above companies are Clearwater & District Chamber of Commerce members.  We list them an information service and this does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation.

   

 

Clearwater & District Chamber of Commerce

425 East Yellowhead Highway

 Box 1988, RR1
Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0
Phone: (250) 674-2646  Fax: (250) 674-3693
Email: info@clearwaterbcchamber.com