Updated: Jan/2015
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A gravel boat launch is located at the north
end of Bowron Lake near the private lodges.
A canoe landing dock is available at the main
campground.
Phone:
TollFree1-800-689-9025(Canada & USA)
1-519-826-6850(International)
Reservations:
Drinking water is available in the vehicle
accessible campground. On the Canoe Circuit,
drinking water must be packed in or collected
from natural sources; water must be boiled,
strategically located around the circuit.
Pit toilets are located throughout the park and
at each campsite on the circuit.
Seven shared use cabins are located on the circuit
and are intended for emergency use or for
drying out. Always be prepared to camp.
Visitor Services
Discover Camping
250-377-8888
[email protected]
Phone:
Email:
Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd.
Park Facility Operator:
Contact Information
• Use designated camping sites only.
• Domestic pets are prohibited on Canoe Circuit.
• Commercial beverage containers (bottles and cans)
are prohibited on the Canoe Circuit.
• Electronics with external speakers are prohibited on
the Canoe Circuit.
• Firearms prohibited in the park.
Park regulations protect the natural state of the park and
ensure a quality experience for all visitors.
• One-burner gas stoves are recommended for all
Enjoy Your Stay
Barkerville. Closed to hunting since 1925, the park is
a wildlife sanctuary.
September. Fishing licences are required.
Lakes and rivers have bull trout, kokanee, rainbow
Bowron Lake, established in 1961, was named for
Many lakes on the Circuit have beautiful, sandy
beaches. and a few of the smaller lakes are warm
enough for swimming in the summer
wilderness of 149,207 hectares. The park is
famous for its unique six to ten day Canoe Circuit
encompassing ten lakes, numerous waterways
and connecting portages - a perfect adventure for
outdoor enthusiasts!
Hiking on the Canoe Circuit is limited to the
portages and a short trail to view the impressive
24 metre Cariboo Falls.
Park Background
Park Map and Information Guide
Bowron Lake
Provincial Park
Things To Do
Welcome to Bowron Lake Provincial Park
Canoe Circuit Description
Registration Centre to Isaac Lake begins with a 2.4 km
portage to Kibbee Lake. Followed by short paddle leading
to the 2 km portage to Indianpoint Lake. The far end of
Indianpoint Lake is marshy, but a marked channel leads to a
slough and the 2 km portage trail to Isaac Lake.
Registration to Kibbee Lake Portage
Kibbee Lake
Kibbee Lake to Indianpoint Lake Portage
Indianpoint Lake
Indianpoint Lake to Isaac Lake Portage
2.4 km
2.4 km
2.0 km
6.4 km
1.6 km
Isaac Lake and River to Mcleary Lake
Isaac Lake is a large lake that is susceptible to high winds
and rough water. Near the south end of Isaac Lake, land at
the portage marker sign to carefully study the chute on Isaac
River. It is fast moving and inexperienced paddlers should
portage around it. This part of Isaac River is navigable for only
about 400 metres; the portage is indicated by a sign on the
left side of the large pool above the foaming cascades.
McLeary Lake to Unna Lake
After an easy paddle on McLeary Lake be alert that
navigating the Cariboo River requires care and attention.
Submerged dead heads and sweepers are the main hazards.
Travel close to the north shore of Lanezi Lake where
campsites provide safe landing spots in high winds.
Below Sandy Lake follow the Cariboo River and watch
carefully on the left for the narrow entrance to Unna Lake.
Do not proceed down-river past this point. The 24metre high Cariboo Falls entice most visitors to walk to the
viewpoint along the trail that starts on the southwest shore
of Unna Lake.
Cariboo River (see caution information)
Lanezi Lake
Cariboo River
Sandy Lake
Cariboo River to Babcock Creek
Cariboo River; Babcock Creek to Unna Lake
5.2 km
14.8 km
1.2 km
4.8 km
3.6 km
0.4 km
Unna Lake to Bowron Lake
From Unna Lake, backtrack about 400 m up the Cariboo
River to a sign indicates the mouth of Babcock Creek.
Use the 1.2 km portage trail along the west shore of
Babcock Creek. Do not line canoes through the creek.
The next two short portages are the last on the Circuit.
At the north end of Swan Lake, follow markers to the
Bowron River.
Babcock Creek Portage
Babcock Lake
Babcock Lake to Skoi Lake Portage
Skoi Lake
Skoi Lake to Spectacle Lake Portage
Spectacle/Swan Lake to Bowron River
Bowron River
Bowron Lake
1.2 km
2.8 km
0.4 km
0.8 km
0.4 km
12.8km
4.0 km
7.2 km
Total Portages
Total DIstance
10.8
116.4
Site
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*Tent
Spots
Site
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Tent
Spots
Site
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Tent
Spots
Site
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Tent
Spots
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4
15a
4
28
6
41
G-5
2
G
16
3
29
G-5
42
G-7
From the end of the Isaac River portage, paddle to a log jam
above Isaac River Falls. The short portage to McLeary Lake
starts on the right bank of the river above the log jam.
3
6
17
2
30
2
43
3
4
4
18
2
31
1
44
5
5
3
19
2
32
2
45
2
Isaac Lake (west arm)
Isaac Lake (main arm)
Isaac River Portage
McLeary Lake
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6(4/2)
20
2
33
G-6
46
4
7
G-7
21
G-6
34
7
47
G-6
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2
21a
5
35
1
48
9
6.8 km
31.2 km
2.8 km
1.2 km
Caution to Visitors
Wash dishes, clothes and yourself at least 50 m from lakes
and streams. Dump used water into pit toilets. Out on the
Canoe Circuit, you must use a reliable method of water puriwater for at least two minutes or use a commercial water
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22
2
36
1
49
3
10
2
23
5
37
2
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G-6
11
2
24
3
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5
51
4
12
2
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3
38
5
52
2
14
G-7
26
5
39
4
53
5
15
5
27
2
40
13
54
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Food
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Information
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Park Boundary
Feb 2012