THE BOWRON LAKES
A Guide to Paddling British Columbia's Wilderness Canoe Circuit

THE BOWRON LAKES A Guide to Paddling British Columbia's Wilderness Canoe Circuit  5.5" x 6.5", 120 pp, 10 maps, 29 diagrams, 11 illustrations ISBN 0-9695216-6-5 softcover Order Information

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FROM THE BOWRON LAKES GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part One: Bowron Lake Park The Circuit The Circuit by sections Natural history Cultural history Part Two: Decision Making at Home Should we plan our own trip or take a guided tour? What canoe experience is required? What wilderness experience is required? Basic Questions about the Lakes What about weather and the best time to go? How many days does the trip take? How difficult are the portages? What about campsites and fires? What about bears and other wildlife? Required Paddling Experience Basic strokes Basic manoeuvres Trip Planning at Home Planning the length of your trip Large group planning Paddling with children Equipment Canoe and equipment rentals Food and water First Aid What Not To Take Reserving your departure date How to reserve Registering at the Registration Centre Travelling to the Bowron Lakes By air or by vehicle Points of interest along the way

Attractions in the Bowron Lake area Wells and Barkerville Local accommodation Checking in at the Registration Centre Part Three: Paddling the Lakes Quiet and Moving water The most challenging sections The Chute The Roller Coaster The Isaac River The Cariboo River Other areas of concern Part Four: Trip Activities Bird watching Fishing Photography Winter Trips on the Bowron Lakes Wilderness and Canoe ethics Appendix A: Bowron Lake Bird List Appendix B: Bowron Lake Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Resources: Campsite sizes & circuit distances Acknowledgements

Above: sample gear list
Below: an example of commentary for one day's journey.

 

How to Paddle the most challenging sections:

Route paddling advice

Paddling instruction

THE BOWRON LAKES - A Guide to Paddling British Columbia's Wilderness Canoe Circuit

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