Wildlife Viewing

A rich habitat

The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is a land made for unique wildlife viewing. Steep cliffs and hoodoos break the grassland benches of Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park to provide a superb habitat for endangered species such as Bighorn Sheep. BC's Central Coast is the only part of the world where the Kermode (Spirit) Bear is found, while rugged peaks, clear blue lakes, alpine meadows and waterfalls dominate the diverse ecosystem of Ts'yl-os Provincial Park, attracting Grizzly and Black Bears, Bighorn Sheep, Wolverines, Mule Deer, Moose, Mountain Goats and Cougars as well as Bald Eagles.

Abundant waterways

Chilko Lake and its watershed support significant populations of fish. The Horsefly River becomes one of BC's largest spawning channels from the end of August to early September. Walk along the Salmon Habitat Trail and view the salmon as they struggle upstream.

A word or two on your excursion:

  • Do not disturb the wildlife
  • Please leave the area you visit undisturbed and be sure to carry out your garbage
  • Obey posted signs and keep to designated trails

Operators

Cariboo

South Cariboo Cooperative
100 Mile House, BC
Spring Lake Ranch
100 Mile House, BC
The Hills Health & Guest Ranch
108 Mile House, BC
Siwash Lake Ranch
70 Mile House, BC
XH Buffalo Ranch
70 Mile House, BC
Barkerville Campgrounds
Barkerville, BC
Pathways Canada Tours
Bowron Lakes, BC
Montana Hill Guest Ranch
Bridge Lake, BC
Moondance Bay Resort
Bridge Lake, BC
Ponderosa Resort
Canim Lake, BC
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
Quesnel/Vancouver, BC
Elysia Resort on Quesnel Lake
Williams Lake, BC

Chilcotin

Eagle’s Nest Resort
Anahim Lake, BC
Escott Bay Resort
Anahim Lake, BC
Rainbow Mountain Outfitting
Anahim Lake, BC
Euchiniko Lakes Ranch
Blackwater River, BC
Chaunigan Lake Lodge
Chaunigan Lake, BC
Chilcotin Holidays
Gold Bridge, BC
Moose Lake Lodge
Moose Lake, BC
The Dean on Nimpo
Nimpo Lake, BC
Niut Trails Outfitting
Tatlayoko Lake, BC

Coast

Bluewater Adventures
Bella Bella, BC
Westwind Tugboat Adventures
Bella Bella, BC
Bella Coola’s Eagle Lodge
Bella Coola, BC
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
Bella Coola, BC
Shearwater Resort & Marina
Denny Island, BC
Brockton House Inn
Hagensborg, BC
Joe’s Salmon Lodge
Hakai Pass, BC