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Gold Country Road ReportFriday January 21, 2022Watch for slippery sections during your travels and remember to #KnowBeforeYouGo. Be prepared for changing road conditions and closures by using our #WinterRoadTripChecklist at www.exploregoldcountry.com/knowbeforeyougo/. Be kind, be patient, and #StaySafe.#goldcountryBC #exploreBC #FirstResponseTourism*ROADS OPEN* Winter driving conditions (Watch for slippery / slushy sections, and compact snow)Info from DriveBC – subject to changewww.drivebc.ca/#welcome Hwy 1 Lytton to Spences Bridge (Construction in some sections, single lane alternating traffic)Hwy 1 Spences Bridge to Cache Creek Hwy 1 Cache Creek to Kamloops Hwy 5 Lac Le Jeune to Merritt Hwy 12 Lytton to Lillooet Hwy 97 Cache Creek to 70 MileHwy 97C Ashcroft to Logan Lake (Wildlife Advisory, watch for wild horses)Hwy 97C Logan Lake to MerrittHwy 97D Logan Lake to Lac Le JeuneHwy 99 Cache Creek to Lillooet (Wildlife Advisory, watch for wild horses)Hwy 99 Lillooet to Pemberton*ROADS CLOSED*Province of BC’s dedicated webpage. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/currentCanada Border Services Agency www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/DriveBC www.drivebc.ca/Emergency Info BC www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ Hwy 1 Lytton to Boothroyd (Next update January 21, 2022)Hwy 8 Spences Bridge to Merritt (Estimated time of reopening not available)Photo 📷 : Talisa McIntyre ... See MoreSee Less

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Gold Country Road ReportThursday January 20, 2022Watch for slippery sections during your travels and remember to #KnowBeforeYouGo. Be prepared for changing road conditions and closures by using our #WinterRoadTripChecklist at www.exploregoldcountry.com/knowbeforeyougo/. Be kind, be patient, and #StaySafe.#goldcountryBC #exploreBC #FirstResponseTourism*ROADS OPEN* Winter driving conditions (Watch for slippery / slushy sections, and compact snow)Info from DriveBC – subject to changewww.drivebc.ca/#welcome Hwy 1 Lytton to Spences Bridge (Construction between Skihist and Nicomen, single lane alternating traffic)Hwy 1 Spences Bridge to Cache Creek Hwy 1 Cache Creek to Kamloops Hwy 5 Lac Le Jeune to Merritt Hwy 12 Lytton to Lillooet Hwy 97 Cache Creek to 70 MileHwy 97C Ashcroft to Logan Lake (Wildlife Advisory, watch for wild horses)Hwy 97C Logan Lake to MerrittHwy 97D Logan Lake to Lac Le JeuneHwy 99 Cache Creek to Lillooet (Wildlife Advisory, watch for wild horses)Hwy 99 Lillooet to Pemberton*ROADS CLOSED*Province of BC’s dedicated webpage. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/currentCanada Border Services Agency www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/DriveBC www.drivebc.ca/Emergency Info BC www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ Hwy 1 Lytton to Boothroyd (Next update January 21, 2022)Hwy 8 Spences Bridge to Merritt (Estimated time of reopening not available)Photo 📷: Aaliyah Joseph ... See MoreSee Less

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Welcome to Gold Country

Gold Country is set in the heart of British Columbia’s stunningly diverse Interior. Alpine mountains, wildflower meadows, sagebrush scented desert and vast ranchlands are rich with stories of gold panners, cowboys and Indigenous Culture. Gold Country’s heritage, wildlife and scenery makes every visit a great adventure. Map of Gold Country

Destinations

Bonaparte Plateau
Copper Desert Country
- Logan Lake
- Savona
Lillooet
Blue Sky Country

70 Mile House Walhachin Spences Bridge Savona Clinton Cache Creek Ashcroft Lytton Logan Lake Lillooet LoonLake Big Bar Hat Creek

Heritage, Arts & Culture

For visitors who would like to learn more about the Aboriginal culture of the region, the award winning Xwísten Experience Tours (Lillooet) is an excellent place to start. Visitors are invited to discover aspects of the St’át’imc Nation’s vibrant culture and history. The tour includes opportunities to view a replica s7istken (pit house), view the traditional fishing grounds of the St’át’imc people, watch a demonstration of the preservation of salmon through wind drying, and partake in a wonderful BBQ salmon feast. More About Cultural Activities

The Wild Outdoors

Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts have great reasons to venture into our provincial parks and onto our backcountry roads. Patient observers may be rewarded with sightings of Stellar’s Jays, Bald Eagles, grouse, bluebirds and owls, to name a few. Gold Country is also home to whitetail and mule deer, elk, moose, black bears, cougars, bobcats, coyotes, and bighorn sheep. More About The Wild Outdoors

Winter Wonderland

Wrap up warm and wax those skis. The climate of Gold Country produces perfect conditions for avid skiers. The region is home to a number of well-maintained and exhilarating trails, including the Big Bar Ski Trails that has approximately 30kms of groomed trails (with incredible views of the Marble Range), the Clinton Cross-Country Ski Trails (60km), Logan Lake Cross-Country Trails (including 2km that are lit at night for a wonderful winter experience) and the Kane Valley Recreational Area (south of Merritt and maintained by the Nicola Nordic Ski Club). The popular Stake Lake trails (Copper Desert Country) are maintained by the Overlander Ski Club, who also offer lessons and kids’ ski equipment rentals. More About Winter Activities

GeoCaching

Discover the region’s rich history while using GPS points or treasure hunt clues (letterboxing) to find boxes cached throughout Gold Country. Free fun for the whole family! More About Geocaching

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