Recent content by Cariboo Canoe

Thanks Kelsie. How was your trip. yellowcanoe, that's awesome! So glad you got to go, and had a good trip. Can't wait for the photos. I'll be heading out there in about three weeks. I'm pretty excited.

Don't give up hope yellowcanoe. I think you'll still be going. There has been too much smoke for the pilots to tell what has burned, but it is believed the fire went south east out of the park. We received a lot of rain last night and today. They should be able to see better now. Hopefully the...

No Title We got rain last night! A little lightening also, but a least everything is soaked now. Here are a couple of pictures taken at 8 this morning from my yard looking towards the park. Two friends of mine just came off the circuit. They were able to finish. People were turned around at...

Dogs are prohibited when the park is open. There is no one to say no during the off season. I always tell people to leave the dog home if it is not well trained. My worry about the dog wandering is with the mountain lions and wolves, not the grizzlies or black bears or moose. Although moose are...

No Title You could get a week of rain or a week of sun. I always seem to get lucky. Usually only a day or two of rain per trip. The rain can easily turn to snow any time of year. Also keep your dog close. Don't let them roam off into the forest. I found a picture of Betty on her horse and one...

No Title Last week on the Bowron Lakes circuit. Early morning mist.

I'll third the greatness of Kicking Horse coffee. It's the only coffee I buy. I usually make my mine with the espresso beans.

No Title Thanks Jim and you're welcome. You too canoedog. I read your Bowron trip report. The shoulder seasons are great. No park rangers to bother you ( or rescue you ), no crowds or noise. Also no fees. You can bring your dog. I solo paddled the circuit twice with my dog Simon. He loved it...

You're welcome Odyssey. Sometimes I laugh at myself, then I laugh at the fact that I'm laughing at myself. I try to keep my spirits up by being silly. Quote of the trip, midstroke - " Man, I totally forgot I was canoeing."

No Title Another hour of paddling and you reach the government dock and one last portage. Circumnavigation number 8 complete. I know of some people who have paddled it 40, 50, a 100 times. Crazy. Also, back in the day people went around in both directions. Some still do today, but not many. I...

No Title I like to relax under this big fir tree and reflect on the trip for a while. In 5 or 10 minutes you will round a point and be able to see the cabins and homes at the end of the lake. There is a section of the lake that is not technically in the park, hence all the development. As soon...

No Title I'm really lichen this first one.

No Title A couple of pictures on Bowron Lake. Locals say the best time to paddle Bowron Lake is early in the day. It can get pretty windy here.

No Title Heading down a short section of river from Swan Lake to connect to the Bowron River. Also a picture of Bowron Marsh. This is where part of the river flows into the marsh. I floated through here while 2 large river otters watched me from 10 feet away! I was too awestruck to even think...

No Title There is a long skinny island in Swan Lake labeled Pavich Island on all the maps. However it is actually Dead Man's Island and Pavich Island is a small island right in the end of Swan Lake bordering the Bowron River. This cabin is on said small island and was built by Mr. Pavich. How...