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The South Cariboo
Never-ending entertainment offered By Arlene Jongbloets
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he South Cariboo provides its residents some very high-calibre entertainment. Every spring, the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society presents a magnificent annual musical production. One of the top-rated entertainment events of the year is the Bankers’ Variety Show, which happens in late March or early April. The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts takes place for two weeks in mid-April. It provides music and speech arts students opportunities to perform on the stage at Martin Exeter Hall. The South Cariboo Farmers’ Market features all kinds of
home-grown and handmade local products, as well as baking and hot food that are perfect for a quick and wholesome lunch. The market operates from the first Friday in May to the end of September. Count on the Sixth Annual Mega Show at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre (SCRC), May 3-5 to bring you up-todate on all of the popular gizmos, gadgets and building materials. Kicking off Western Week in mid-May is the Louisiana Hayride in Story and Song rendition of classic country File photo singers at the SCRC on May 12. Closing day at the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market features a hot Continued on 5 baked potato for patrons to enjoy.
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Lots for the whole family to enjoy 12-14, which brings a half mile of chrome and horsepower to n the May 19-21 100 Mile. It is held Sunday in weekend, people in beautiful Centennial Park, 9 the South Cariboo a.m.-3 p.m.; be prepared to see look forward to three days the shiniest, hottest vehicles of rodeo action with both the and motorcycles. Little Britches Rodeo on May Another summertime favou18, and the South Cariboo rite is the annual Garlic Festival Rodeo Association BCRA at Lac la Hache, and it features Rodeo, May 19-20. all kinds of things made from The Relay for Life, a huge the “stinking rose.” Canadian Cancer Society It takes place in fundraiser will be held June Aug. 24-25. 8 in Centennial Park – jewel In September, of our community – features Airport Day at non-stop entertainment all the South Cariboo day, starting at 10 a.m., Regional Airport at on an outdoor stage. 108 Mile is a huge The event concludes draw with dozwith the Luminary ens of planes on Ceremony at dusk. display and radioCanada Day celebracontrolled aircraft tions at the 108 Heritage demos. Site offers more talented There’s the huge annufolks who take to the al Summer Art Show stage and entertain the and Sale at Parkside Art crowd all day long. Gallery, July 26-Sept. 7. There are numerous The Canim Lake craft booths and a lot Traditional Pow of activities for children Wow is in late on July 1. summer. It’s held at Rev up for the Hot Chris Nickless photo the Canim Lake Arbor, July Nights Car which is located The Canim Lake & Bike Show Traditional Pow Wow is on the reserve and ’n Shine in July everyone is invited a late summer treat. From 4
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to the alcohol- and drug-free family event. The South Cariboo Community Fall Fair is at the SCRC on Sept. 6-8. It has something for every member of the family, with a dedicated Kidz Zone and indoor and outdoors activities and booths. On Sept. 14, Cariboo Country Night at Watch Lake is the place to be. This is where fans of country music and cowboy poetry can enjoy some top-notch entertainment. Halloween Town at the SCRC on Oct. 31 features a giant family Halloween party complete with a haunted house, bonfire, ice-skating and fireworks. Counting down to the arrival of Saint Nick, the grand Santa Claus Parade along Birch Avenue in late November kicks off the Christmas season, and the downtown core is abuzz for the Moonlight Madness sales. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net.
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South Cariboo
Staying active is easy By Arlene Jongbloets
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he South Cariboo can pride itself in being a four-season playground for people of all ages. When it comes to fishing derbies, they are almost as abundant as the lakes. Horses are a trademark of the South Cariboo, and when spring and summer roll around, the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club is very active hosting horse shows, gymkhanas and various riding clinics. There are also an endless number of places to trail ride.
A couple of down-home gymkhanas are held on the second Saturdays in July and August at North Green Lake. Rodeos are a big draw and each new season kicks off with the Little Britches Rodeo and South Cariboo Rodeo Association BCRA Rodeo on the May long weekend. Set aside some time for the Bridge Lake Rodeo on the July 1 long weekend, and the Interlakes BCRA Rodeo on the August long weekend. Square dancing is alive and
The Interlakes Rodeo attracts competitors of all ages.
well in the South Cariboo, with clubs in 100 Mile House and in Lac la Hache. The Bighorn Archery Club hosts weekly practice shoots and several 3D shoots during the year. Rod and gun clubs are also active in Lone Butte and Forest Grove. Model airplane aficionados have the 100 Mile Model Flyers club and clubhouse at 99 Mile. Our large crystal clear lakes are perfect for tubing, water skiing, wake boarding or swimming. The annual Mud Drags and Tough Truck Competition event is held each summer at 105 Mile. There is an 18-hole golf course at the 108 Mile Ranch and a nine-hole course at the north end of town at Marmot Ridge. Tin Cup Greens near South Green Lake is also worth a visit. Fishing is a year-round activity, with easy access to an abundance of stocked lakes. Continued on 7
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ages. For those who just want to get a little exercise, the SCRC offers public skating and drop-in hockey sessions. Curling is Canada’s sport and the 100 Mile Curling Club is very active with league play for all ages and the hosting of several bonspiels each year. The South Cariboo also has a network of endless trails, making snowmobiling an Chris Nickless photo easy-access sport. There are several clubs in the area that The Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog host weekend rides through Races are always popular for some of the most beautiful racers as well as spectators. country around. The South Cariboo Rec. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy Centre (SCRC) is the place of the 100 Mile House Free Press for playing hockey and figure skating, with very active clubs or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net. providing programs for all
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Watch/Green lakes
Family fun with a pinch of peace and quiet By Gisele Poliseno
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atch and Green lakes are a few kilometres east of 70 Mile House and are a haven for year-round recreation enthusiasts. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the clean, clear lakes surrounded by tall evergreens and fluttering aspen trees. One can enjoy water sports, fishing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and bird watching or just taking in the peace and quiet the area offers. There are endless winter activities, including ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sleigh rides. Green Lake is 13 kilometres off Highway 97 from 70 Mile House. The lake is 14 km long and 120 feet deep. The gently sloping shoreline makes it ideal for swimming. It is a popular family vacation lake, with four provincial
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Green Lake is a popular playground in the South Cariboo.
parks where one can spend the day boating, picnicking, swimming and camping. The south shore offers spectacular sunsets, while the north shore beaches are less rocky. Watch Lake is 30 km from 70 Mile House via North Green Lake Road. The lake is five km long and 35 feet deep and has numerous bays. It is a perfect lake for canoeing, and boasts eight-pound-plus rainbow trout. Powerboats are allowed on the lake, but there is an eight-km/h speed restriction. Visitors will Carole Rooney photo also find many There is always plenty of wildlife to view guest and workaround the Watch Lake and Green Lake area. ing ranches, as
well as resorts with accommodations, such as cabin rentals, camping, RV sites and a bedand-breakfast. Special events • The annual fishing derby is held on the first full weekend in June on Watch and Green lakes. • Gymkhanas (games on horseback) are held on the second Saturday in July and August at the grounds just west of Little Horse Lodge – follow the signage. These games are based on riding skills, horsemanship and are a lot of fun for both competitors and the spectators. • The annual Cariboo Country Night is held on the second Saturday in September. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefree press.net.
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Birch Avenue
Birch Avenue boasts business, beauty By Carole Rooney
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isitors and residents in 100 Mile House often enjoy taking a stroll down Birch Avenue, just one block west of Highway 97. The aesthetically-pleasing nature of the downtown core includes huge hanging baskets chock full of bright flowers and lovely blossoming trees adorning the district’s main thoroughfare each summer, along with colourful historic murals and cheerful district flags resplendent all year long. Thanks to the 100 Mile House Mural Society volunteers and supporters, 11 richly-coloured murals hand-painted by talented artists provide an attractive and unique Peter Swann photo backdrop on Birch Avenue and nearby buildings. The new Canim Lake Falls mural in downtown 100 Mile House Continued on 11 presented a fun background for some children this winter.
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he paintings depict important historic vignettes to honour the integrity and strength of pioneer families whose members lived by their values and were dedicated to their neighbours and community. The newest additions to the mural collection on Birch Avenue represent 100 Mile’s modern-day founder Lord Martin Cecil, located over at First Street, and Canim Falls, at Fourth Street. (See the map. The South Cariboo Visitor Centre on Highway 97 also has binders with information on these local murals.) The rustic log detail on many of Birch Avenue’s buildings include the beautiful log library at the heart of downtown. Continued on 12
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olks can stroll along at a leisurely pace to soak up the South Cariboo sunshine while they shop, and then pause for a cappuccino or lunch while they experience the friendly atmosphere of downtown 100 Mile House. The variety of family restaurants within easy reach include everything from coffee shops to licensed dining. Downtown has plenty of Monika Paterson photo businesses carrying virtually everything your family needs Great restaurants and shops will charm those who visit downtown. for home, holiday or business. Parade are a fun and festive launch to the holiSome fun annual events take day shopping season. place on Birch Avenue, including the alwaysFor more information on events in 100 Mile popular Banker’s Variety Show held at the 100 House, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Mile Community Hall each March. Free Press or go to the Free Press website at A month or so before Christmas, the festive Moonlight Madness sale and Santa Claus www.100milefreepress.net.
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70 Mile House
70 Mile House: doorway to recreation By Vic Popiel
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ituated between Clinton and 100 Mile House, 70 Mile House, was born in the days of the Cariboo Gold Rush, and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012. 70 Mile House is home to around 300 people. The area was once known for ranching, logging and saw-milling, but is now primarily a tourist area. In June, July and August, Green Lake, 10 kilometres east of Highway 97, is a popular fishing spot and a holiday mecca for hundreds of summer residents. There are several provincial parks on both the north and south sides of the lake, with both camping and picnic sites.
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Three carriage driving events are held each year in 70 Mile House. The campsites can get busy in the summer, so it is a good idea to consider reserving a site with Parks BC. Visitors will enjoy great sunsets on a beauti-
ful lake with limited boat traffic, and don’t be surprise if you spot some wildlife along the shoreline or just inside the tree line. Continued on 14
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ust past the South Green Lake Road turnoff on the east side of the lake, there is a nine-hole golf course at Tin Cup Lake. It is a favourite pastime for local and summer residents alike. The Wyatt McCullough photo tree-line course offers a chalThe spectacular Painted Chasm is a place you will want to explore. lenge and some welcoming shade on hot summer days. country ski trails. it range and diverse low-level There are many resorts that 70 Mile also offers a pub, lakes and marshes. provide activities, such as restaurants and a full-service The uplands, marshes, horseback riding and fishing and modern genand lakes are rich ecosystems adventures. eral store. supporting abundant wildlife. Carriage driving Another “A spectacular display is quickly gaining nearby interesting of colour illustrates the popularity in the tourist attraction park’s rich geology in the South Cariboo and is Painted Chasm. Chasm Creek Valley and three events are held Travel south part of the Bonaparte River annually at Ken from 70 Mile on Valley. Huber’s ranch at the Highway 97 for Successive lava flows form junction of 70 Mile nine kilometres layers in varying tones of red, House and Highway and then turn east brown, yellow and purple, 97. This year the first on Chasm Road which have been revealed in is on May 17-20; the and follow it for the steep lava-layered canyon second event is June three km. There walls through erosion over the 8-9; the third event past 10 million years.” Arlene Jongbloets photo is an information July 19-21; and the sign explaining It is well worth visiting Take in some 9-hole fourth is on the Oct. how the chasm and remember to bring your golf at Tin Cup Lake. 28-29. was formed. camera. During the winter Parks BC develFor more information on months, locals and tourists oped Chasm Park. events in this area, pick up a copy enjoy ice fishing, as well as According to Parks BC, “It of the 100 Mile House Free Press numerous well-maintained conserves forests of ponderosa or go to the Free Press website at snowmobile trails and crosspine at the northern limit of www.100milefreepress.net.
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Forest Grove
Forest Grove: jumping off point for circle tours By Marianne Van Osch
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orest Grove is an historic community on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road, 21 kilometres from Highway 97. First settled around 1912, the village became the centre of business and social life for sawmill workers and their families. Although some structures, such as the bank, are gone and the berm of the once-thriving racetrack across from the store is barely discernible among the trees, the Forest Grove of today retains the flavour of the old village. Many older bungalows have been restored primarily by retired couples, with a sprinkling of young families adding new life to the Grove. Business in the Grove centres at the old Felker store, which has expanded to include a post office, a hardware store, a hair care salon and a pizza place. Next to the store is the Royal Canadian Legion where visitors are invited to enjoy the ambience and excellent meals. A general store/gas bar is at the corner, and a laundromat and fire hall are close by. Straight through the intersection on Eagle Creek Road are the school and a community complex that includes a hall, library, curling rink and a baseball diamond. Across from the school, Shaw Drive leads uphill to a pioneer cemetery. Forest Grove has a variety of service clubs and social groups that welcome
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A beautiful viewing of fall colours can be seen yearly at Ruth Lake. visitors. A walking club meets Mondays at the fire hall at 11 a.m. and a 50-Plus Group gathers at the Legion on Wednesdays. The Legion also offers cribbage, darts, pool, and a popular Saturday meat draw. The 94 Lions meet at the community hall on second and fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Hootenannies, an entertaining mix of music, spoken word and dance, are held at the community hall on a regular basis. Several circle tours branch out from Forest Grove. CanimHendrix Lake Road continues to the right and drops down to the hills and fields of the Canim Lake Reserve. South Canim Road on the right offers stunning lakeside scenes. Past South Canim Road, Canim-Hendrix rises to spectacular views of the lake, where tall forested mountains drop straight to the water and the magnificent Cariboo
Mountains are a backdrop. Eagle Creek Road near the end of the pavement will bring you back to Forest Grove past beautiful Ruth Lake Park with its sandy beach and log picnic shelter. Another circle drive can be made from the Grove by proceeding through the intersection, on Eagle Creek Road. The road continues on to Ruth Lake Park. About a kilometre from the park, Bradley Creek Road (straight ahead) will take you along an old pioneer trail through peaceful, narrow valleys. The road ends at a T where a left turn onto Wilcox Road will bring you back to Forest Grove through quiet forests, past small lakes and an unusual view of Timothy Mountain. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net.
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South 100 Mile Cariboo Curling Recreation Centre
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Hathaway Lk.
Second St.
Service BC
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Pine Pl.
First St.
Bus Station
100 Mile House Airport
Aspen St.
Blackstock Rd.
Holden Lk. d.
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100 Mile Elementary
Blackstock Rd.
.
TO Clearwater Hwy 5
Bowers Lk.
Elev. 930M
Exeter Lk.
1100 Rd
Buffalo Lk.
im Can 100 Mile House
Exeter Rd.
For year-round excitement and relaxation, the Cariboo is the best place to spend your leisure time. Summer brings a wide variety of outdoor activities to suit everyone’s desires from horseback riding to canoeing to golfing. Abundant fishing lakes provide the habitat for the famous rainbow trout. Many of our lakes are stocked annually by the Department of Fisheries to ensure your catch. Resorts and Provincial Campsites offer superb accommodations, whether you want a traditional-style western holiday or European-style hospitality. Sporting equipment is readily available at many resorts or local sport shops. The winter season attracts both downhill and cross-country skiing enthusiasts from all over, to take advantage of our mountains and miles of snow-covered trails. Wide open spaces of wilderness and frozen lakes invite snowmobilers to the area each year to participate in races and outdoor fun. Whatever your pleasure, you will find the Cariboo to be a place to return to year after year!
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Bobbs Lk.
Biss Rd.
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108 MILE RANCH Lilypad Lk.
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South 100 Mile Cariboo Curling Recreation Centre
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Bridge Lk.
Webb Lks.
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Little White Lk.
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Stack Lks.
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Alberta Lk.
Lesser Fish Lk.
Rd
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Hathaway Lk.
Second St.
Service BC
Lumbermen’s Fastball Field & 100 Mile Rodeo Grounds
Pine Pl.
First St.
Bus Station
100 Mile House Airport
Aspen St.
Blackstock Rd.
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99 Mile Ski Trails Elev. 1,120M Snowmobile Track & Clubhouse Elev. 1,204M
100 Mile Elementary
Blackstock Rd.
.
TO Clearwater Hwy 5
Bowers Lk.
Elev. 930M
Exeter Lk.
1100 Rd
Buffalo Lk.
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Exeter Rd.
For year-round excitement and relaxation, the Cariboo is the best place to spend your leisure time. Summer brings a wide variety of outdoor activities to suit everyone’s desires from horseback riding to canoeing to golfing. Abundant fishing lakes provide the habitat for the famous rainbow trout. Many of our lakes are stocked annually by the Department of Fisheries to ensure your catch. Resorts and Provincial Campsites offer superb accommodations, whether you want a traditional-style western holiday or European-style hospitality. Sporting equipment is readily available at many resorts or local sport shops. The winter season attracts both downhill and cross-country skiing enthusiasts from all over, to take advantage of our mountains and miles of snow-covered trails. Wide open spaces of wilderness and frozen lakes invite snowmobilers to the area each year to participate in races and outdoor fun. Whatever your pleasure, you will find the Cariboo to be a place to return to year after year!
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-H en
1100 Rd.
1100 Rd.
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Rd.
103 MILE 103 Mile Lk.
Snag Lk. Moose Valley Provincial Park
Lorin Lk.
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Drewry Lk.
Sani-Station
COACH HOUSE SQUARE
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Bobbs Lk.
Biss Rd.
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Succour Lk.
108 MILE RANCH Lilypad Lk.
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Lac des Roches
Lac des Roches: year-round playground
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65-kilometre drive southeast of 100 Mile House puts travellers at one of the province’s most scenic rest stops that overlooks beautiful Lac des Roches, the most photographed lake in British Columbia. Located on the edge of the Interior Plateau, this is the only lake in the Cariboo that drains east to the North Thompson River. It is this waterway path that provided a natural trail for the Aboriginal people, fur traders and pioneers to access the Cariboo from the east. Evidence of the original Hudson’s Bay Fur Brigade Trail can still be found along
Highway 24 and the 15-kilometre lakeshore. Lac des Roches is known for its mayfly hatch and it attracts fishers from all over North America in late spring. Development of old pioneer grazing land into recreational
properties has transformed this high-altitude (around 3,700 feet) lake area into a popular recreation haven for year-round activities, including bird watching, boating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking and snowmobiling. Lac des Roches has two large resorts. Birch Lake, the adjoining lake, offers a rustic fishing camp and nearby Phinetta Lake is home to two forestry campsites and a rustic resort. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to File photo the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress. Lac des Roches is a perfect spot to net. enjoy lazy summer days.
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Clinton
Visit Clinton: walk back into history
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he Village of Clinton, with a population of around 750, may be small in size, but not in history.
Ken Alexander photos
Travellers must see the hanging tree while in Clinton.
Juntion of HWYs 97 & 99, 11km north of Cache Creek Step back in time to the 1860’s Gold Rush! Enjoy guided tours of the historic Roadhouse and learn about the Shuswap First Nations culture at our Native Interpretation Site. • Stagecoach and Trail Rides • Licensed Restaurant • Gold Panning • Scenic RV and Tent Sites • Gift Shop & Ice Cream Parlour • Cozy Cabins Open daily in May through September 1 800 782 0922
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Once called 47 Mile House, Clinton was an important stopping place on the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail in the 1800s and is still the place to find evidence of that history. Historic celebration 2013 is a special year for Clinton and its residents, as the village is celebrating the naming of the community 150 years ago, and incorporation as a village 50 years ago. On June 13, 1863, Queen Victoria gave 47 Mile the name Clinton after its namesake Lord Henry Pelham Clinton who was the Colonial Secretary of the day. Then, a century later on July 16, 1963, the Village of Clinton was incorporated. A 150/50 committee was formed to celebrate these two historical events, and the committee members have planned a party that will last the whole year. True to their words, there is a special event for just about every week of the year. To see the calendar of events, check out the Village of Clinton’s website at village.clinton.bc.ca and follow the links on the home page. Great museum The community boasts one of the best historical museums in British Columbia. It is open to the public daily from May to October. It houses a wonderful collection of the area’s pioneers and First Nations Clinton museum people. C l i n t o n Museum was opened in 1956 and is administered by the South Cariboo Historical Museum Society. It houses artifacts, archival records, and historical reference material relating to Clinton and the South Cariboo. Continued on 21
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Explore the great outdoors
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he museum’s holdings incorporate the earlier collections of a private museum in Clinton operated by the Payne family. Outdoor adventures There are numerous provincial parks within a short drive of Clinton. These include Downing Park at Kelly Lake (about 14 kilometres along Clinton Pavilion Road), Edge Hills and Marble Range Parks, Big Bar Park and the Painted Chasm Park. These are all worth visiting and offer spectacular
views and a lot to do on a family vacation or just for a picnic. Clinton is perfectly located as a home base for outdoor adventures. People can take day trips to the Big BarJesmond area, Cougar Point and High Bar (sites of the 2009 Kelly Creek wildfire). Folks can also travel to Clinton Falls, Beaver
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The Clinton Annual Ball is a popular event held each May.
Dam Lake, Meadow Lake, and Carson Mountain. There are several working and guest ranches in the surrounding area. There are numerous opportunities for fishing, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, photography, horseback riding and geocaching. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, curling, skating and snowmobiling. Regardless of your interests, you are sure to find something to see and do in the Clinton area. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net.
Join our 150/50 Anniversary Celebration throughout 2013 For anniversary events visitvisit village.clinton.bc.ca For anniversary events village.clinton.bc.ca or email admin@village.clinton.bc.ca
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108 Mile Ranch
108 Mile Ranch absolutely great By Jennifer Raifteiri-McArdle
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elcoming visitors to the 108 Mile Ranch on the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail is the 108 Heritage Site, nestled alongside the 108 Lake and the subdivision. Open from May to September, the 108 Heritage Site features several century-old buildings, outbuildings, historic displays and, of course, the Clydesdale barn. There is a rest stop and picnic area, with access to hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing trails on both sides of the Highway 97. Continued on 23
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The Walker Valley provides beautiful trails for walking or biking.
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08 Mile Ranch is known for being a four-season playground with hiking, biking, golfing and horseback riding in the spring, summer and fall. There is cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and pond hockey for winter enthusiasts. Two resorts call the 108 home – The Hills Health Ranch, with full spa and recreation facilities, and the 108 Resort with its champiChris Nickless photo onship 18-hole golf course. Golfing is great at the 108 Mile Ranch. There are tennis courts, a campsite, a shopping mall, a post office, an elementary school, a gas vides an easy and interesting walk, jog or ride. station, a non-denominational church, a large The Walker Valley provides meandering community hall and a regional airport. trails, with its wonderful viewscape, provides The unique design of the 108 subdivision, the opportunity to see many different species with its extensive use of greenbelt areas, gives of birds and other wildlife. residents unrestricted access to both Sepa and The unique combination of rolling grasslands, 108 lakes, and acres of green space ensure priaspen copses and forested tracts attracts vacy and recreation. artists, birdwatchers, photographers, nature lovSepa Lake has an upgraded low-mobility ers, and outdoor enthusiasts from around the trail that is wheelchair accessible, which proworld. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net.
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Canim Lake
Canim Lake a hub for family fun By Peter Hart
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he sparkling waters of Canim Lake lie between rugged hills at the edge of the Fraser Plateau. From the early 1900s, resorts on the lake welcomed the rich and famous from Hollywood. More recently, it is young families and adventurous couples who come to swim, boat and picnic in the area at Canim, Mahood and Hawkins lakes. The fishing and the clean water remain as they were in the early days. Rainbow trout are caught by casting from the shore in the evenings, and heavy lake trout are regularly wrestled into the boat from the deeper water. For day-trippers, the dayuse Canim Beach Provincial Park on the north side of the lake has a child-friendly sheltered beach, a number of picnic tables and a wheelchairaccessible outhouse. Bring your barbecue for cooking. The six-hectare park offers views across the lake to the Quesnel Highlands sloping upwards to the massive Cariboo Mountains. Canim Lake is one of the larger lakes
Ingrid Meyer photo
The Canim Falls are definitely worth seeing. in the Cariboo. The area features include Canim Falls at the east end of the lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, and picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. For longer stays, there are excellent lakeside resorts and bed-and-breakfasts providing accommodation from recreational vehicle sites to well-furnished housekeeping cabins. Many have boatlaunching facilities. Public boat launches are on the north side at Hinterland Road for skiffs, and on the
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south side for larger craft about four kilometres past the well-stocked Canim Lake General Store. Canim Lake is also a “jumping-off” spot for the real backcountry, where many small, stocked lakes offer great rainbow fishing for the canoeist and light-boat user. Maps are available from the South Cariboo Visitor Centre in 100 Mile House. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net.
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Interlakes
Great fishing available to everyone By Diana Forster
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ome of the best fishing in the Cariboo is available just a few kilometres east of 100 Mile House – the fish are jumping and the folks are friendly. And if you forget something or need food, fuel and refreshments, there are numerous communities in the area that have service centres. Mahood Lake Corridor Some 33 kilometres from 100 Mile, Horse Lake Road meets the Mahood Lake Road Corridor, which stretches 55 km to Mahood Lake. Near the south end, which is part of Interlakes, one finds Deka, Higgins, Sulphurous and Hathaway lakes, which provide abundant all-season fishing. Birders will enjoy Mountain Spruce Park, which also embraces trails, rare wildflowers and Heron Lake. Resorts, guest ranches, a restaurant and several bedand-breakfasts cater to a traveller’s every need, and many offer water and snow craft on loan. Deka and Sulphurous lakes host fishing derbies on the August long weekend. Avid canoeists can portage between Deka, Sulphurous and Hathaway lakes. Beyond these lakes are Drewry Lake and the spectacular Mahood and Canim falls, both of which are a short walk off the road. They both have trails leading to the falls, but caution and good footwear are advised. Bring your cameras.
Arlene Jongbloets photo
The rainbow trout spawning channel at Sheridan Park resort. In winter, snowmobilers can travel great distances over a vast network of groomed trails, including those leading up Windy Mountain to its 6,390-foot peak. Interlakes On Highway 24, also known as the Fishing Highway, Interlakes is a vast area stretching from west of Lone Butte to Lac des Roches. It includes well-known lakes, such as Fawn, Sheridan and Bridge, and a myriad of smaller ones. The area is sparsely populated, with hundreds of trails for walking, horseback riding, hiking, birding, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. It is also a haven for fishing and water sports. Artists, photographers, outdoor enthusiasts and nature-lovers are all drawn to the beauty of Interlakes. Services are available at Interlakes Corner, Sheridan
Complex and Bridge Lake, while several resorts, guest ranches, restaurants and bedand-breakfasts accommodate tourists. Centennial Park, near the east end of North Bridge Lake Road, is a particularly delightful spot for a picnic and swim. Of special interest is the rainbow trout spawning channel at Sheridan Park Resort, which is well worth a visit in May or early June. A farmers’ market is held outside Loon Bay Resort Saturdays from May 18 to Aug. 31. Events • The 64th Bridge Lake Stampede is on June 29. • The Interlakes BCRA Rodeo is on the August long weekend. • The Bridge Lake Fair is at the Roe Lake Hall on Aug. 17-18. For more information on events in this area, pick up the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net
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Corner of Hwy 24 & Horse Lake Rd. Open 7 days a week • 250.593.2242
• Groceries • Produce • Deli • Bakery • Van Houtte Coffee Bar • Liquor Outlet • Laundromat • Fuel
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Open: Mon. & Tues. 9am - 4pm Eat in /Take out Wed. & Thurs. 9am - 6pm Box Lunches Available Dinner Res. Recommended Fri. Sat. & Sun. 9am - 8pm
• Cabins • Camping • Showers • Store • Boat Rentals Sheridan Lake, BC • Fishing ph: 250-593-4643 www.sheridanlake.com • ATV Trails
Moosehaven Resort
On Beautiful Hathaway Lake 6 cabins, 11 RV sites Boat rentals & More Open May 15 - Oct. 15
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Lone Butte
Lone Butte steeped in railway history By Heather Nelson
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one Butte, which is situated on Highway 24 about nine kilometres east from Highway 97, was once a town larger than 100 Mile House.
Sandy Wilden photo
Minutes from Lone Butte is the beautiful Horse Lake. Lone Butte was known as the railroad centre for the area, and hosts one of the few remaining water towers left in British Columbia, which was
used during the steam-engine days. Water Tower Park is in “downtown” Lone Butte where visitors can enjoy a picnic. There is also a restored speeder shed, a children’s play area and public washrooms. Lone Butte is also home to a Cold War-era bomb shelter built in the late 1950s. It’s in the yard of Alice Singleton Heritage House (future museum) just a couple of blocks west of the water tower park. The town was named for the butte – a low, steep-sided volcanic plug – that overlooks the area. Visitors are welcome to climb the butte, and the view is absolutely fantastic. The road up to the butte is the first left past the Horse Lake Connector. You will drive by the Lone Butte Cemetery, where many of the area’s pioneers were buried. Irish Lake sits just below the butte and has a small recreational site. There are regular craft fairs held at the community hall during the spring and summer. The Fifth Annual Lone Butte Rocks Day is on July 6,
Lone Butte Welcomes You! Historical
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The view from the top of Lone Butte is well worth the climb.
Rosi’s
www.lbsportinggoods.com 250-395-2217
Alpaca Farm, Café and B&B
250-395-8848
Smith Antiques & Lighting
www.hanksmithantiques.com
Cariboo Consignment & Crafts
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and will have local arts and crafts, garage sales, bake sales, barbecues, and entertainment throughout the town, from the community hall to the fire hall. With restaurants, a pub, a gas station, post-office and retail outlets, Lone Butte has a lot to offer tourists as a stopping off place during their travels. For more information on events in this area, pick up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress. net.
Roadhouse Restaurant
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Lone Lac laButte Hache
Lac la Hache: home to B.C.’s largest axe By Monika Paterson
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he quiet community of Lac la Hache is famous for being the longest town in the Cariboo, and now it’s also the home of the largest axe in British Columbia signifying Lac la Hache – The Lake of the Axe. The huge wooden axe is located in the centre of town next to the community hall. Spectacular Lac la Hache is one of the prettiest lakes in the Cariboo, and with the Fraser Plateau as a backdrop, folks can enjoy its view while driving Highway 97 along the 19 kilometres of shoreline. Located 25 km north of 100 Mile House, this friendly community offers a small convenience store and gas bar, post office, community hall and thrift store, as well as a number restaurants, motels and resorts. The annual and wellattended Garlic Festival takes place just a few km north of the town at the Felker Homestead Site on Aug. 24-25. There is always lots of entertainment, food, and fun activities for everyone.
Lac La Hache
FOOD MART
Monika Paterson photo
A day at the beach can be serious business at Lac la Hache. Be sure to take in the Master Garlic Chef competition and, of course, check out the hilarious faces made during the garlic-eating contest. Folks can also check out the wares of the many venders and find plenty of garlic varieties and garlic products. If it can be made with or from garlic, folks will find it at this event. There are also many crafters and artisans showcasing
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their many talents, which makes this event well worth the visit. Find out more information at the festival. There are several fishing lodges, guest ranches and resorts around the lake and nearby surrounding areas, which offer a great stopping place to enjoy the many recreational opportunities available in the area.
European Bread Specialist Retail Hours: Monday & Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Just off Hwy 97, 4836 Hamilton Rd, Lac la Hache 250-396-4435
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Lac la Hache
A great winter-time play area
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ust 13 km north of the town site is the Lac la Hache Provincial Park, which has 83 campsites for trailers or tents nestled in open Douglas-fir and aspen woodlands. There’s a boat launch and picnic area on the lakeshore just across the highway. This beautiful lake is popular for swimming, boating, jet skiing, water skiing and Monika Patterson photo parasailing, and is especially The Garlic Festival is a well-loved yearly event. famous for its kokanee and trophy-sized lake trout fishing, with ice-fishing equally attractive in the winter ing a team of energetic huskies. months. For more information on events in this area, pick Timothy Lake, which is situated just east of up a copy of the 100 Mile House Free Press or go to Lac la Hache, provides great fly-fishing even the Free Press website at www.100milefreepress.net. during the warmest of summer months. There are also a number of other smaller fishing holes in the area. In winter, skiers, boarders and downhill enthusiasts make their way to the Mt. Timothy Ski Area, which is situated just 24 km east of Lac la Hache. Depending on snow conditions, Spring Lake Ranch is a working ranch it’s open from late November to mid-March and is open all year round. or early April. This family ski hill boasts a sceVisit our website:www.springlakeranch.com nic chairlift ride up the 1635-metre long hill. and come and ride. With 35 runs, there is something for every age • Log Cabins and ability, and it also has recreational vehicle • Meals Available campsites available. • 1 hour to overnight rides Lac la Hache is also a popular Nordic • Lunch rides & Cowboy cookouts ski destination, sporting a 200-km cross• Ride with a cowboy checking cattle country ski trail system, one of the longest in • Horse Pack Trips • Hay rides / Sleigh rides Canada. With the wide open rangeland spot• canoeing & Swimming ted with many small frozen lakes, winter is • Hiking & Biking also enjoyed by snowmobilers who can tour • Special Events the large network of marked trails that stretch from 70 Mile House to Spout Lake (trail passes are required for the groomed trails). Folks can also experience the thrill of sled dog rides through the Cariboo countryside where the abundant white powder snow make for good conditions to try this sport out with John & Myrna Barkowsky reliable local sled dog companies. They will 5770 Spring Lake Rd, Box 880, 100 Mile House, BC Canada V0K 2E0 www.springlakeranch.com • 1-877-791-5776 • info@springlakeranch.com take you out to experience the thrill of mush-
SPRING LAKE RANCH
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Your Invitation to Worship CHRIST THE KING EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 440 Horse Lake Rd. 100 Mile House PLEASE JOIN US!
Sunday Services 10:30am Vicar Tyson Mastin • 250-395-5159 www.ctklc.weebly.com christtheking100m@gmail.com
BETHEL PENTECOSTAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
550 Exeter Truck Route, 100 Mile House
Turn Left on Exeter Stn. Rd, off Hwy 97, Turn Right on to Exeter Truck Rte
Sunday Pre-Service Prayer 9:30am Sunday Service 10:00am Nursery Available • Pastor Gary Forsyth Church Office: 250-395-4637 • Mon. - Fri. 9am - 2pm Bethel Christian Bookstore onsite Hours: Tue. & Thur. 10am - 3pm & Sun. before & after the service 100milebethel.ca • bethelchapel@shawcable.com
ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Corner of Horse Lake Rd. & Blackstock Rd. 100 Mile House
10:30am Sunday Services Everyone Welcome Revs. Keith & Kristen Dobyns 250-395-4241
100 MILE HOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Hwy. 97 & Tatton Stn. Rd. 100 Mile House
Sunday School - During service Sunday Service - 10:30am Pastor John Park Church Office: 250-791-9253 website: 100milebaptist.com • baptistchurch@shaw.ca
CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 4930 Telqua Dr. 108 Mile
9:00am & 11:00am Sunday Service
Come Early for a Back Seat! 250-791-5532 info@cclf.ca • www.cclf.ca
100 MILE HOUSE UNITED CHURCH
49 Dogwood Ave. (off Aspen) 100 Mile House
An open community of faith. Worship Every Sunday…10:30am
Communion - Second Sunday each month Church Office: 250-395-2932 www.unitedchurch.100mile.com
CARIBOO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4855 Timothy Lake Rd., Lac la Hache
Church Services at 7:00pm Sunday evening House church services throughout rural Cariboo during the week. Phone for more information 250-396-4251
100 MILE HOUSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 10:00am Youth Group - Wednesdays 3:30-5pm Pastor Pat Stich Associate Pastor John Marshall ...with a heart to serve God and the 100 Mile area. 250-395-2337 American sign language available
100 MILE HOUSE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 10:00am Sunday Services Full info at www.100milehouseadventist.ca or call 250-395-7770
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28th Anniversary
Market vendors from all over the South Cariboo. May - September Every Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm 100 Mile House
Wild Roses taken by Cynthia Jones.
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Redpoll taken by Corrie Benard
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