70 Mile House & Green Lake

Experience western culture at a guest ranch, venture out on a fishing safari, take in a round of golf or hone your creative talents during your stay in the scenic 70 Mile House/Green Lake area.  

History

In the 1800s, fur traders took treacherous journeys across British Columbia using overland and river passage.  Fur traders recruited by the Hudson’s Bay Company travelled between For Kamloops and Fort Alexandria on the Fur Brigade Trail.  Passing the 15km stretch of Green Lake was part of their route.
The construction of the Cariboo Wagon Road in the Gold Rush of the 1860s resulted in new towns and roadhouses springing up throughout the southern Cariboo.  Many settlements on the wagon road were marked by their distance from Mile 0 – Lillooet, hence “70 Mile House”.

Things to Do

Trollheimen Weaving Studio.

Why not make your own Gold Country souvenir?  At Trollheimen Weaving Studio you can learn how to make blankets, knit a toque, weave a table runner or even make your own willow chair.  There are ATVs and fishing boats on site for you to enjoy the serene natural environment during your stay.  Open May 1st to November 30th.

GeoTourism.

The Gold Country GeoTourism Program will guide you around some of the area’s most scenic and historic landmarks, including a beautiful lake and the site of a gold trail roadhouse.

Recreation

During the summer, visitors can enjoy all the outdoor activities that have become synonymous with the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia: camping, horseback riding, mountain biking or hiking; swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, as well as some outstanding fishing. ?
Green Lake Provincial Park is the perfect place to enjoy hiking and bird watching.  Keep an eye out for osprey, eagles, loons and ducks.  Take a 1km interpretive hike starting at the Sunset View campground.
There are 18 public access points to Green Lake for swimmers, boaters, windsurfers and water-skiers.  Fishing is always popular, and boats can be rented from local accommodations.
Tin Cup Greens Golf Course (4100 N. Bonaparte Road.  Phone: 250-456-7577). This 9 hole course is encompassed by a beautiful, natural meadow.  Open May to October.

Winter Fun

The Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail currently starts at 70 Mile House and ends 170 km further north at Horsefly.  This well-maintained route will eventually begin in Clinton and extend 463 km north to Wells.  

Dining & Accommodation

Friendly service awaits visitors at the Corral Restaurant (158 Cariboo Hwy 97.  Phone: 250-456-7500) and the Dusty Rose Neighbourhood Pub (N Bonaparte Rd.  Phone: 250-456-2424).

With first-rate guest ranches and resorts offering everything from horse riding to spa retreats and even fishing safaris, your accommodation experience can be as rugged or relaxing as you choose.  There are a number of resorts offering beautiful views of the Green Lake area – inquire into horseback riding, canoe and boat rental opportunities.  Try The Flying U Guest Ranch, the Graham Dunden Ranch, the Siwash Lake Ranch, the Little Horse Lodge,

Key Facts

Population 450,  Area Population 1000,  Elevation 1100m

Amenities include:

•    Info Centre (Seasonal)
•    Accommodation
•    Camping/Sani-Dump
•    Restaurants
•    Grocery Store
•    Museum
•    Service Stations/Auto Repair
•    Post Office

Recreation:

Golf , Volleyball Court,  Soccer Fields,  Fishing, Boating, Horseback Riding