Bowron Lake Provincial Park

Bowron Lake Park is a large wilderness area situated on the western slopes of the Cariboo Mountain Range. The world-renowned Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit encompasses a 116 km chain of lakes, waterways and connecting portages. The full circuit will take 6 to 10 days to complete, depending on your time frame and skill level. For those looking for a shorter trip, the west side of the circuit can be paddled in 2 to 4 days. It is recommended that those who attempt the circuit have some wilderness canoeing experience.

From Quesnel, follow signs onto Highway 26, which leads through the District of Wells. Approximately 1 km before the town of Barkerville, turn left onto the Bowron Lake Road. From there it is another 27 km to the park entrance on a wide, well-graded dirt road where a 25 campsite frontcountry campground and the 116 km wilderness canoe circuit are located. Bowron Lake Park is located about 120 kilometers east of Quesnel.