Northern British Columbia 2008 Travel Guide

West Francois Lake – Barry Scott Burns Lake Burns Lake is the heart of B.C.’s Lakes District, 70 km (44 mi) west of Fraser Lake. Forestry, agriculture, mining and tourism drive this community of 2,700. Granisle To reach Granisle, drive 51 km (32 mi) west from Burns Lake (30 km / 17 mi east of Houston), and turn north at Topley onto Highway 118. The 49-km (30 mi) drive from here to Granisle often rewards with glimpses of wildlife. This former mining town now serves year-round visitors exploring B.C.’s longest (177 km / 110 mi) freshwater lake: Babine Lake. Local services include a boat launch and marina, hotel, resort, campgrounds, restaurant, convenience store and a gas bar for auto and marine gas. What to see and do in Burns Lake Visit the Lakes District Museum. Find out how the log building that served as a fur trading post and gambling den earned its macabre moniker, Bucket of Blood. Hunt for agates and opal, and walk the 4-km (2.5 mi) trail, at one of B.C.’s few known opal deposits: the Eagle Creek Opal/ Agate site. Explore the north end of one of B.C.’s largest provincial parks: Tweedsmuir. Access it via float plane, boat, horseback or on foot via the Alexander Mackenzie Trail. Be well-equipped and experienced, or hire a guide. Drive the Lakes District Circle Tour, for views of Tweedsmuir Park, Mount Wells, Ootsa Lake, and Nadina River, and the free ferry ride on Francois Lake. Camp or stay at cabins, RV parks and resorts at any of 4,800 km (3,000 mi) of lakes, including Uncha, Tchesinket, and Takysie Lakes. Hike, boat, canoe or kayak – bring your own or rent from most resorts. Cycle trails in Burns Lake’s new mountain bike park. Golf nine holes at the Carnoustie Golf and Country Club. Attend music festivals, the rodeo, fall fair, bath-tub races, dog shows and hockey tournaments. Ski 25 km of cross-country trails, groomed by the Omineca Ski Club. What to see and do in Granisle Drop into the Visitors’ Centre and Museum, located in a log building near the entrance of town. This building also showcases work by local crafters. Picnic and camp at Lion’s Beach Campground or the usermaintained Bear Island. Camp, picnic, swim and relax at Red Bluff Provincial Park and stroll a lovely trail between Red Bluff and the marina. Golf at Granisle’s rustic nine-hole golf course. Visit the world’s largest sockeye salmon spawning channels, 11 km south of town: the Fulton River Spawning Channels. August is the best time to visit. Find out more: Call the seasonally operated Visitors’ Centre at (250) 697-2428, or email: infocentre@villageofgranisle.ca year-round. Find out more: Visit or call the Visitors’ Centre at (250) 692-3773, and see www.bldchamber.ca 40 North West British Columbia www.Norther nBCtourism.com http://www.bldchamber.ca http://www.northernbctourism.com

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Northern British Columbia 2008 Travel Guide Contents Northern BC Introduction North East - British Columbia North West - British Columbia Northern BC Map - Regional Area Northern BC Golf - Special Feature Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands - British Columbia Outdoor Adventure Guide Travel Information - Things You Should Know Advertiser Directory

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