Farwell Canyon
Angie Mindus photo Farwell Canyon is a beautiful day trip from Williams Lake where visitors will be greeted by hoodoos, sand dunes and the Chilcotin River.
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Whether you are in the area for a day, a week or you live here year-round, Farwell Canyon should definitely be on your Must See list.
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Next time you are ready for a family outing, bring the gang to Farwell Canyon, and it will be an afternoon that will not be forgotten! Don’t forget to dress in layers, wear good hiking shoes and bring lots of water if you plan to spend the day exploring and be aware there are some steep gravel roads and working logging trucks in the area. For more information contact the Visitor Centre at 250-392-5025.
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Farwell Canyon is a spectacular place for a day drive, a picnic or hike. It is located approximately 67 kms southwest of Williams Lake, where deep canyon walls plunge down into the turquoise blue Chilcotin River. Within the breathtaking views you may see the massive sand dunes, hoodoos, First Nations pictographs, and an abundance of wild flowers. If you are lucky you may even spot some California big horn sheep on the rocky canyon walls. To get to Farwell Canyon, you travel west on Hwy 20 until you reach Riske Creek (approx 46 kms from Williams Lake), you then turn left onto a gravel road for approximately 21 kms.
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Map submitted by Darcy Lillico Page 59