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Bowron Lakes Canoe Trip West Circuit

Parent and Participant Information Handout


Outdoor Education Academy
Vedder Middle School
Bowron Lakes Provincial Park is a world renowned canoe destination located an hour and a half east of Quesnel,
BC. The park consists of more than a dozen lakes that can be linked together in a loop circuit. We will be doing the
west side of this circuit. We will be on the water for five days, with two days for travel, making a total of seven
days away from home. We will visit Barkervillle (located hour from the park) on the sixth day, after coming off
the water. Please see the attached brochures and maps. Three other handouts accompany this handout: Food
Preparation and Planning Bowron, Personal Supply List, and Student Field Experience and Special Activities Parental
Consent and Waiver Form.
WEATHER:
Being located in the Cariboo Mountain, all types of weather can be expected at this time of the year. Students
must prepare for hot, sunny weather; cold, wet, windy weather; and snow. Synthetic, warm-when-wet clothing,
rain gear, toques, gloves, and warm layers are all required. Two pieces of footwear will be needed: one wet pair,
such as sandals that strap on, and shoes or boots for around camp.
ITINERARY AND ACCOMODATIONS:
Friday, May 27
Depart from VMS at 7:00 am; travel on school bus; lunch in 100 Mile House at fast food stop, or pack a lunch;
dinner in Wells, BC, at The Bear Paw Cafe; stay at The Wells Motel.
Saturday, May 28
Breakfast at The Bear Paw; check-out; drive 45 mins for 9:00 orientation meeting at Bowron Lake Provincial
Park; begin paddling at 10:30; paddle Bowron Lake, Bowron River, and Swan Lake; set up camp at group site at
Pats Point.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, May 29-31
Subject to weather, continue paddling to Spectacle Lake, Skoi Lake, and Babcock Lake with three portages;
paddle 500 meters down the Cariboo River; enter Una Lake and camp at group sites on adjoining Rum Lake for
two nights; day trip paddle on May 30; reverse route, final night spent at Pats Point or Moose Camp.
Wednesday, June 1
Return paddle to park entrance; leave for Barkerville at 1:30 to see shows, explore and eat dinner at Lung
Duck Tong Restaurant; 1 drive to Quesnel; stay and Sandman Hotel.
Thursday, June 2
Breakfast at Dennys; 7:30 am departure for Chilliwack; estimated arrival at school 5:00pm.
Friday, June 3
Regular school day! Day 2.
FOOD & SPENDING MONEY:
See the attached Food Preparation and Planning Bowron.pdf for detailed instructions
Students will need 1) to purchase and prepack non-perishable foods (by tent groups) for 5 canoe days, 2) to
prepay the school office $55.00 for restaurants we will visit for breakfasts and dinners while en route; and 3)
have $50-$75 available for 3 individual lunches they will purchase while en route. Souvenirs and snacks will be
available at Barkerville and possibly in the small town of Wells. Barkerville provides a superb and unique
glimpse into the early history of our province. Entrance into Barkerville is covered by academy fees, but
souvenirs, snacks, and side-shows (for example carriage rides) are not.
BUGS:
Every student will need to purchase and bring their own container of bug spray, stored in a heavy zip-lock
bag! Forget this at your own peril!

ALLERGY MEDICATION and EPI PENS:


Please pack all regular medication your son or daughter use in labeled Ziplocs or appropriate containers with
dosage instructions included. Two summers ago, we paddled through a cotton flurry long after the cotton had
blown from the trees in Chilliwack. I was almost incapacitated and didnt pull my weight in the canoe that day.
Please think of all inevitabilities so everyone has the best experience possible. If students are taking allergy
medications or other common medication, they must inform us and follow dosage instructions carefully. We
will be asking students carrying Epi-Pens to carry one in their day bag, a second securely in the group dry-bag
(see below) and provide a third for storage in the group first-aid kit.
EMERGENCIES:
Manned-ranger-stations are located within .5km of each campsite, although we will be separated by water
ways and forests. Access to help, and satellite phones will be within an hours reach. We will carry our InReach
satellite communicator for emergencies.
PACKING:
Pack all clothing items on the personal supply list in stuff sacks: base, insulation & shell layers, gloves,
toque, 2 pairs of footwear, eating utensils, gloves, rain and sun hat, and personal toiletries are all
required. Two pairs of footwear are required: a pair of strap-on sandals (not flip-flops) for canoeing and
either runners or hiking boots for around camp.
A container of bug spray!
Sun screen and sunglasses.

Bag #1: a 115 liter dry-bag has been provided for each tent group: three sleeping bags and students
personal clothing, separated into individual stuff sacks (packed at school).
Bag #2: a backpack will be carried by each tent group to store heavier, bulkier items: tents, poles, pegs,
stove, pots, water filters, and cooking shelters (packed at school).
Bag #3: each student will need a small day bag to keep near them in their canoe to store their sunglasses,
rain and sunhats, shell jacket and snacks in.
Food will be stored in 5-gallon, food-safe pails and stored in metal bear bins overnight, provided in class.
Organize food in an assortment of zip-lock bags, divided by meals (for dinners, breakfasts and snacks).
Pack cutlery, cup, and a bowl.
Clearly label all bags and include cooking instructions in one of the Ziplocs.
Add a large garbage bag to the bottom of the pack for emergencies.

Individual (supplied by school)


Sleeping bag & pad
Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
Headlamp
Water bottle
Compass
Group Supplies (supplied by school)
Tent
Stove, pots, fuel, cleaning supplies
Compass & map
Canoes, paddle, life jacket and whistler, bailer and rope.
Dry-bag and backpack.
Water purifier
Cooking shelter

SUPERVISION & CHAPERONES


Mr. Shea, Mr. Falk, Sarah Carey, & Audra Coton.
FIRST AID
The group will carry one large first aid kit, bear spray, in addition to Mr. Sheas and Mr. Falks personal first aid kits.
COMMUNICATION WHILE IN THE FIELD
We will carry an Inreach satellite communicator that will allow us to send and receive text messages and, in the
unlikely case that help is required, contact emergency rescue when needed. We will not be receiving text
messages or emails from individuals while in the field. We will be in touch with our administration while on the trip
and will update our location as needed. Please direct all questions towards our administration team while we are
in the field. They will be able to contact us in case of emergency (with a time delay). See contact information
below. A vehicle will be left at the trail head.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Leave-No-Trace
The academy will always practice a Leave-no-trace approach when camping. We will pack out what we pack
in: excess food, food packaging, & garbage will be carried out. Fires will only be built if existing fire pits are
available (or under emergency circumstances). Human waste will be buried when outhouses are not available.
Toilets
We will have outhouses.
Knives
Small, Swiss-army-style knives are permitted as part of first aid kits and for cooking. Please review safe knife
handling practices with your son or daughter, and we will too. Knives may not be used outside of cooking for
any reason and will be confiscated if they are. Carving and whittling is not allowed. Large knives and knives
that do not fold will be confiscated. Thank you for your support in this area.
Please help students to be diligent in their preparation and planning so that we have a smooth trip.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Vedder Middle School
Phone: 604-858-7141
Greg See, principal
Email: greg_see@sd33.bc.ca
Cell: 604-793-6348
Carol Petek, vice-principal
Email: carol_petek@sd33.bc.ca
Cell: 604-798-5264

Chris Falk, OEA teacher


Email: chris_falk@sd33.bc.ca
Cell (personal): 604-793-3231
Jason Shea, OEA teacher
Email: jason_shea@sd33.bc.ca
Cell (personal): 604-703-9573

Form 623.1C
STUDENT FIELD EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
PARENTAL CONSENT AND WAIVER FORM (Special/Unique)
Please Return This Completed Form by: May 4, 2016
Name of School:

Vedder Middle School


Purpose: Multi-day Canoe trip to the Bowron Lakes

Activity Date:

Departure Time: May 27, 6:30 AM.

June 2, 4:30 PM.


Return Time: _________________________________________

Destination(s):

May 27 -June 2, 2016

Bowron Lakes Provincial Park


Cost to student: Covered by academy fees and fundraising.

Travel Arrangements: School Bus

See detailed trip package.

Students will need to bring:


Sponsor Teacher(s):

Mr Falk, Mr, Shea

Supervision Provided by:

Mr. Falk, Mr Shea. (teachers), Sarah Carey, Audra Coton (chaperones)

Principals Signature

Sponsor Teacher(s) Signature(s)

I give

(full name of student) permission to participate in the field trip

to

on

Students Care Card Number:

(mm/dd/yy).

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)

Medical Information (please include any medical or health concerns):

Doctors Name:
Phone
In the Event of an Emergency, the family member to be notified is:
Name:
Home Ph #
Cell Ph #
Alternate Emergency Contact:
Name:
Home Ph #
Cell Ph #
My child and I understand that the schools Code of Conduct applies during this field trip. I will be responsible for any costs caused by
my childs failure to abide by the Code of Conduct, including any costs to send my child home.
_____ (Initial Here)
I am aware and understand that participation in this field trip involves certain and inherent risks, dangers and hazards which may
result in serious personal injury or death or other loss or damage to property. I am aware that accidents can occur with or without any
fault on either the part of the student, or the Board of Education or its employees or agents, or the facility where the activity is taking
place. I am aware that the above named activity can be dangerous and that in addition to the usual risks in these activities certain
additional dangers and risks including, but not limited to:
Canoeing risks include injuries related to collisions with movable (ex. other boats or paddles) or or immovable (ex. rock) objects; Injuries related to equipment malfunction or
becoming tangled in apparatus. (ex. foot snag in cord or bailer); Motion sickness when on large wavy bodies of water (lakes, ocean); Drowning or near drowning; Other risks
normally associated with participation in the activity and environment. Camping risks include injuries related to vehicle crashes en route to and from activity area; becoming lost or
separated from the group or the group being split up; injuries related to trips or falls; illness related to poor hygiene, failure to adequately purify water or failure to sanitize dishes;
burns or scalds related to use of fires, camp stoves, and/or the handling of hot food or liquid; cuts related to the use of knives, axes, or saws; hypothermia due to insufficient
clothing; allergic reactions to natural or food related substances; and other risks normally associated with participation in the activity and environment.

By allowing my child to participate in this activity, I am accepting the risk of an accident occurring, and agree that this activity, as
described above, is suitable for my child. I am aware that supervision will be provided, but that my child will not necessarily be
supervised by an adult at all times.
_____ (Initial Here)
I waive any and all claims I may have against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue The Board of Education of School
District #33 (Chilliwack) and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives, and the Ministry of Education for any
personal injury, death, property damage or loss sustained as a result of my childs participation in the field trip, arising out of any
cause whatsoever, including negligence.
_____ (Initial Here)
In signing this Consent and Waiver, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the Board of
Education and its servants, agents, employees, or authorized volunteers, or the Ministry of Education, to induce me to permit my child
to take the trip, other than those set out in this Consent and Waiver.
_____ (Initial Here)
Signature of Parent/Guardian

Date (mm/dd/yy)

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian

Home Phone #

Form 623.1C Parental Consent Form Special/Unique

/
Work Phone #

/
Cell Phone #

January 2011

Bowron Lakes Restaurant Menu, 2016


VMS Outdoor Education Academy
We will be stopping at restaurants for breakfasts and dinners on our way to and from Bowron Lakes. These meals will be
pre-ordered. Students must choose from the options listed below and prepay at the school office. Tips and gratuities are
included in the prices.
Fill in your name, and the letter and price for each meal.
Return to office with your payment.
STUDENT NAME:
Friday, May 27: Bear Paw Dinner, Wells
Dinner
Saturday, May 28: Bear Paw Breakfast, Wells
Breakfast
Wednesday, June 1: Lung Duck Tong Restaurant, Barkerville, BC
Dinner
Thursday, June 2: Dennys, Quesnel
Breakfast

Letter

Price
$16.50
$11.00

$16.50
$10.50

Total:
Menu Choices:
Friday, May 22: Dinner at Bears Paw Cafe, Wells BC (includes juice and dessert)
A) 6 oz Beef hambuger, Caesar Salad, & potato wedges ----------------------------------------------- $16.50
B) Bear Paw Pizza with Caesar salad (meat) --------------------------------------------------------------- $16.50
C) Bear Paw Pizza with Caesar salad (vegetarian) -------------------------------------------------------- $16.50
Saturday, May 23: Breakfast at Bears Paw Cafe (includes juice)
D) Belgium Waffle with strawberries, whipped cream, sausages, yogurt and fruit -------------- $11.00
E) Breakfast Wrap (scrambled eggs & cheese), sausages, yogurt and potato mix --------------- $11.00
Wednesday, May 27: Lung Duck Tong Restaurant at Barkerville (includes drink)
F) Won Ton, Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour, mixed vegs, buffet style ----------------- $16.50
Thursday, May 28: Breakfast at Dennys, Quesnel, BC (includes tea, coffee or juice)
G) Scrambled eggs, toast and bacon ------------------------------------------------------------------------- $10.50
H) Scrambled eggs, 1 pc French toast, and bacon -------------------------------------------------------- $10.50

$54.50

Food Preparation & Planning for Bowron Lakes Canoe Trip


Outdoor Education Academy
Things to know
While on the canoe circuit, tents groups will cook dinners and breakfasts together. Lunches and snacks will be individually planned and prepared.
Water will be boiled for breakfasts; stoves will be used for breakfasts and dinners only; lunches and snacks will be eaten cold.

Food should be
well balanced: every meal or snack is a mixture carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
light weight: no glass jars, large cans, liquids or boxes!
non-perishable.
sturdy enough to be packed.
able to be boiled frying, toasting, baking, searing, and simmering are challenging to do on our light-weight camp stoves. Keep it simple keep
it boil-only.

Packing

Remove food from bulky packaging repackage everything in zip-lock bags. Cut out instructions and place with dry foods inside zip-lock bags.
Divide snacks into smaller serving sizes for quick access while on the move.
Large freezer bags work great for separating items by day and also work well as garbage bags for messy items, like tuna cans, later on in the
trip.
Avoid overly-processed foods. Whole grains breads and whole foods will provide a steady, long-lasting energy supply.
NO DUNKAROOS, POPTARTS, or similar snacks! Know your canoe partners and tent partners allergies.

Examples:
Breakfast: Quaker Instant Oatmeal (with protein added), bagel and jam, Red River Cereal, or porridge. A warm drink.
Lunches: pita bread/Stoned Wheat Thins/bagels with cheese/peanut butter/jam/salami or summer sausage.
Dinner: Spaghetti, rice, or freeze-dried meals with canned tuna or canned chicken and a cheese, spaghetti or alfredo sauce.
Snacks: pita bread or crackers (no bagels) with cheese or sausage, jam, cream cheese; treats like candies (not individually wrapped).
Treats: bulk candy or mini candy bars, cup-of-soup.
Drinks: hot chocolate, milk powder, tea, juice crystals, or my favorite in the evening hot Gatorade (use Gatorade crystals)!
Condiments: spices, sugar, pepper, & salt etc

Name: ____________________________

Name: ____________________________

Name: ____________________________

Every meal must contain protein, carbohydrates, and fat for a steady energy supply.
No processed foods, like chips or sugary-granola bars; pack whole-foods as much as possible; hard containers should be limited to tuna cans or
similar sized cans of chicken, with pasta and a dried sauce (like Knorr soups); no jars..
See the VMS Cooking Guide.
Day 1: TRAVEL DAY
Friday, May 27

Day 2:
Saturday, May 28

Bear Paw Cafe


Prepay school
#2

Day 3:
Sunday, May 29

Group meal

Day 4:
Monday, May 30

Group meal

Day 5:
Tuesday, May 31

Group meal

Day 6:
Wednesday, June 1

Day 7: TRAVEL DAY


Thursday, June 2

Group meal

Dennys
Prepay school
#4

breakfast

AT HOME

am snack

ON BUS
Pack in day bay

ON BUS
Pack in day bag

lunch

LUNCH BREAK
Fast food stop
Bring money

LUNCH BREAK
Fast food stop,
Bring Money

pm snack

ON BUS
Pack in day bag

dinner

Bear Paw Cafe


Prepay school
#1

Barkerville
Visit

Group meal

Group meal

Group meal

Group meal

Chinesse Food
Prepay school
#3

ON BUS
Pack in day bag

AT HOME

Parent Signature : ___________________________________________________________

Bowron Lakes, West-side Circuit


Personal and Group Supply List
Vedder Middle School
Outdoor Education Academy

packed in DRY-BAG
Students share a 115 litter dry-bag

Electronic devices and cameras are


brought at students own risk. Small,
smart-phone style devices may be stored
in the food bucket for easy access, but we
cannot guarantee their safe keeping.
packed in BACKPACK

Students share a backpack for group gear

3 stuff sacks per student

camp footwear (runners or boots)

3 sleeping bags in bottom

water filter

1 foamy in bag, 2 in canoe for middle paddler to


sit on.
Personal Supplies: No cotton or denim anything,
including shoes
water footwear
3 pairs of socks
underwear
base layer bottom
base-layer top
quick-dry T-shirt
quick-dry long sleeve T-shirt
insulation layers top
shell pants
shell jacket
toque
gloves
quick-dry pants
quick-dry shorts
Toiletries:
toothpaste (travel size)
toothbrush
personal hygiene products
zip-locked baby wipes (optional)
regular & allergy medication with dosage
glasses/contact solutions
blister supplies
headlamp
plastic eating utensils
bowl & cup
Extras:
books
cards
cameras (see food bucket)

tent: line stuff sack with garbage bag and tie


shut; put poles and pegs in pack separately
stove set
pot set
fuel bottles
toilet paper (double-zip-locked, one per student)

Students are asked to use simple, nylon


stuff sacks to store and separate their
personal items in the GROUP DRY-BAG.
Grocery bags are not acceptable.

packed in DAY-BAG
Each student needs a small day-bag in the canoe
attach the bag to a thwart; this bag is not waterproof:
cameras and tech devices should not be packed here.
sun hat
rain hat
sunglasses
sunscreen
BUG SPRAY (in a zip-lock, one per student)
shell jacket
water bottle (provided)

Tent group members: _______________________


(circle your name) _______________________
_______________________

packed in SCHOOL-BAG
For the bus and travel days
clean clothes for return trip
snacks for bus ride
valuables/cash/wallet
lunch for first travel day if not buying en route

packed in FOOD BUCKET


Students will pack all food in a group bucket All
meals, lunches and snacks are separated and packed
in zip-locks with instructions. Snacks will be moved to
daypacks each morning.
group dinners
group breakfasts
snacks
small cameras, phones etc.

Communal gear
Distributed between staff and
students

Paperwork returned:
Bowron Lakes Consent Form (turn into teacher)
Dennys food selection form (turn into office)
with money for Dennys (turn into office)

large group first aid kit (staff)


satellite communicator
3x large group shelters w/ pegs
3x large poles
small axe
2x toiletry bags
extra emergency clothing
extra emergency food rations

What to expect at Bowron Lake Park


Approaching from Wells, the first indication of the park is the commercial
lodges. The BC Parks boat launch is at the northwest corner of Bowron
Lake between two of the lodges. However, the Registration centre is 2 km
further on from the boat launch, at the northeast corner of the lake.
There is a pleasant 25-site vehicle-accessible campground near the
Registration centre; many park visitors stay here before setting out on
the circuit. The first portage of the canoe circuit starts adjacent to the
Registration centre. West Side paddlers can start either at the boat launch
or at the canoe dock at the provincial campground.
All paddlers, reservation or not, must report to the Bowron Lake
Registration centre upon arrival (to allow time to register before your
orientation). The mandatory orientation, including viewing the video,
will occur at the time specified in your reservation (9:00 a.m. or 12:00
noon). The Registration Centre is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days
per week from May 15 to September 30.

Park Staff
Stationed at various patrol cabins around the circuit, park staff are
responsible for ensuring public safety, providing information, enforcing
regulations, dealing with problem wildlife, visitor assistance, campsite
and trail maintenance, and fire suppression. They patrol at random, so you
may run into them at any time during your trip. Before May 15th and after
September 30th, do not rely on staff being available in the park.

Communications
Six public two-way radios have been placed strategically around the circuit
for use in the event of an emergency only (see brochure/map); they are
not to be used for personal calls or other reasons. Abuse of radios will
result in prosecution. There is no cell phone reception on the circuit.
Visitors may bring their own registered communication system, but are not
permitted to access radio frequencies used by BC Parks. Telus radio phone
transmissions can be received on the north and west sides of the park.

T-shirt Sales
The Registration Centre sells T-shirts with a unique Bowron Lake Park
design and other souvenirs of the park.

Learning Resources
We recommend the following material. It will help with canoeing techniques and wilderness camping. Local canoe clubs may offer courses.
Video & book - Path of the Paddle by Bill Mason (Both book and video
are canoeing classics)
Book- Paddle Your Own Canoe - by Joanie and Gary McGuffin - A new
resource with great photos clearly showing canoeing techniques.
Bowron Lake reference material in print:
The Bowron Lakes: BC Wilderness Canoe Circuit by Chris Harris. A
photographic journey through the park.

Other Canoeing Opportunities


Other destinations for extended canoe trips are: the Turner Lake Chain
in South Tweedsmuir Park; Murtle, Clearwater, and Azure Lakes in Wells
Gray Provincial Park; the Stikine River in Spatsizi Provincial Park.

Essential Equipment
The list below is the minimum needed to safely paddle the circuit. Please
ensure you bring these items. Luxuries (ie folding chairs) are nice, but
remember you will have to carry everything on portages. For your safety,
please ensure you can load all equipment and people in your canoe &
still have at least 15cm (6) of freeboard when the canoe is in the water.
(Freeboard is the vertical distance between the water and the lowest point
on the rim of the canoe.) Try this at home before you leave. Less than 15
cm of freeboard means either too much gear or too small a canoe.
Paddling:
Canoe or sea kayak
Paddles, plus 1 spare paddle/boat
Life jacket/PFD - one per person
Two 15m (50ft) 5 mm (min.) diameter ropes for tying canoes
Bailer & sponge
Sunscreen/sun hat/sunglasses
Waterproof pants, jacket and hat
Sneakers that can be wet/all terrain
sandals
High-energy snack/lunch food
Map of the lakes (park brochure)
Water bottles
Waterproof containers for 1st 60lb of
equipment (if using cart)& rope to tie
into the boat.
Survival kit - one for each paddler
(Fanny pack with emergency blanket,
fire starter, matches and snack food).
Portaging:
Large backpack/portage pack with
hip belt
Hiking boots and socks
Clothing:
Use polyester or wool clothing, and
dress in layers.Jeans and other cotton
items are not suitable for the circuit
-weather can be cold & wet for days
at a time, and cotton holds the damp
against the skin. This can cause hypothermia. A fleece or wool hat can be
a lifesaver, since a high proportion of
body heat is lost through the head.

Camping:
Matches/lighters in waterproof cont.
Fire starter, e.g.candles
Flashlight/headlamp & spare
batteries
One-burner portable stove and fuel
Food dehydrated food recommended; canned food is heavy &
fresh food may not keep. Plan each
meal:measure out the food, then
double-bag it to keep it dry.
Garbage bags
Pocket knife/Swiss Army type recommended
Spoon, fork, bowl, cup
Pots - lightweight nesting style
Scrubby for cleanup
Wash kit-small towel, toothbrush,
comb, contact lens solution, medications, etc.
Toilet paper
Insect repellent
First aid kit and blister kit
Axe one per party
Water treatment system, e.g. filter
and collapsible water jug
Tent - good quality with waterproof
fly and mosquito netting
Tarp/heavy duty plastic sheet - for
keeping rain off your gear
String/rope to hang tarp
Sleeping bag (0C (32F), or warmer
in shoulder seasons
Sleeping pad - closed cell foam or
Therm-a-Rest type

Not essential but recommended:


Bear pepper spray
Binoculars
Camera and film
Field guides to birds, plants, etc.
Canoe/kayak cart for portages (see rules) Swimsuit

Visit www.bcparks.ca
for more information!

Bowron Lake
Provincial Park
Canoe Circuit
Pre-Trip Information Booklet

The Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit is a wilderness area. Anyone planning


to paddle the circuit should come to the park well prepared and with
some canoeing experience.
This booklet will help you prepare for your trip around the Canoe
Circuit, with extra information about reservations, park regulations
and suitable equipment.
Bowron Lake Park offers two canoe trip options:
a six-to-ten day circuit of all ten lakes;
or a one-to-three day tour of the lakes on the parks west side.
The number of departures onto the canoe circuit is limited to protect
the visitors experience and reduce impacts on the park.
Park Facility Operator- VaMi Parkcheck Telephone: (778) 373-6107
Park e-mail: bowronlakepfo@xplornet.com
For more information: www.bcparks.ca
The webpage is updated with weather and circuit conditions during
spring and summer.

Booking Information
Reservations provided by Discover Camping Reservation Service
Commencing January 2, 2010 and ending September 21st, 2010, for
reservations between May 15th and September 30, 2010.
Phone number - Toll Free Canada/USA 1-800- 689-9025
International number: 1-519-826-6850
Reservation Service Hours of operation are:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 am to 7:00 p.m. PST
Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays: 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.PST

Reservations
Reservations may be booked up to 2 days prior to departure date. Visitors
receive a guaranteed departure date and confirmation number and must report
to Registration Centre by time specified (9:00 am or 12:00 noon). At 3:00 p.m.
visitors who have not claimed their reservation are considered no-shows. Noshows reservations will be given to first-come, first served visitors.
Visitors are classified as Individual parties or Groups, as described below:
Individual Parties- Reservations for individual parties (1-6 people) are
strongly recommended. Individual parties can travel the full circuit or west side
at their own pace and select a campsite as they go. The stay is limited to 14
nights total. In addition to reservation spots, a minimum of 4 first-come, firstserved drop-in spaces per day are available. To secure a first-come, first served
drop-in spot, individual parties need to show up in person at the Registration
Centre and be prepared to wait up to 3 days for a departure time. There is no
other way to get on the wait list.
Groups - Reservations for group parties (7 to 14 people) are mandatory, and
should be made well in advance. One group is permitted to depart each day.
Groups must have a designated leader, responsible for registration of the group
and the conduct and actions of all persons in their group. Groups are required
to camp at predetermined group campsites, which will be allocated when the
group arrives at the park. Groups paddling the entire circuit must follow an
assigned seven-night itinerary. If visiting the west side only, groups may stay
one, two or three nights.
Note: If partial cancellation results in less than 7 people in group (no longer a
group by definition), you will still be required to adhere to group policy and
campsite allocations as per the reservation made and must pay for a minimum
of 7 people.

Peak Use Periods


The peak use period is the last week of June until the 1st weekend of Sept.
During the height of summer, individual parties should prepare to share
campsites or move to the next campsite if the first one is full. Plan to make
camp early to ensure intended campsite is available. Consider beginning your
trip mid-week when the number of canoes departing is lowest or to travel
during shoulder periods: the lakes are usually ice-free by mid-May; in the fall
expect snow by late September.
Note: Staggering use evenly over the season and entire circuit length helps
maintain the wilderness atmosphere of Bowron Lake Park.

Fees

Rules and Regulations cont.

Reservation fee - There is a non-refundable reservation fee of $18.00 (plus tax)


for each vessel booked.
Circuit fees are due in full at the time of making a reservation.
Canoe/Kayak Type

Full Circuit

West Side

Solo canoe/kayak

$60.00/person

$30.00/person

Tandem/ double kayak

$60.00/person

$30.00 /person

Voyageur canoe large canoe for 4 or more $60.00/person

$30.00 /person

Changes to a reservation can be made for a fee of $6.00 (plus tax) per vessel,
provided that space is available. No changes are permitted 21 days or less before
the departure date.
Cancellations are subject to a $6.00 (plus tax) per vessel cancellation fee.
Refunds If a trip is cancelled more than 21 days before the departure date,
customers receive a full refund less cancellation and non-refundable reservation
fees. If cancellations are made with 21 or less days notice, no refunds apply.
Orientation time Customers will be informed of their mandatory orientation
time, either 9:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon, when booking. This time is booked to spread
out orientation over the day and prevent bottlenecks. Visitors must be at the
Registration Centre at their assigned time.

Rules and Regulations


The following regulations ensure the comfort and safety of park visitors and help
reduce impacts on the parks facilities and natural values. Up to 4,500 people
travel the circuit each season; impact of visitor use is considerable.
These regulations will be enforced. Repeated violations or serious infractions
may result in charges under the Park Act and/or eviction from the Park.
Canoe Carts are permitted on the circuit, but to reduce damage to trails, the
following restrictions apply:
Maximum axle width of canoe carts is 75 cm (30 inches). Wide track tires are
recommended.
If using a cart, the weight of cargo in canoe must not exceed 28 kg (60 lbs.)
Portages are rugged & may be muddy. You must backpack all gear in excess of
the 28 kg limit. This prevents wear & tear on trails. Do not attempt to handcarry duffel bags, coolers or other cargo: use large, comfortable backpacks or
portage packs with hip belts. Weigh your gear & ensure enough space in your
packs before leaving home. Some portages are over 2 km in length.
You must pack out all garbage. Only paper may be burned in campfires. Do not
attempt to burn plastics, tin foil or other non-paper items: they pollute the air, and
often do not burn completely. Remains left in fire pits can attract bears.

No commercially packaged beverage or glass containers are permitted on


the circuit: i.e. no drink cans, bottles, liquor bottles, tetrapaks or glass jars. This
protects the parks pristine environment. Canned food is okay, but cans must be
cleaned & packed out. Dried food & juice products in reusable plastic containers or
zip-lock bags are best.
Visitors MUST use metal bear-proof caches to store all items with any odour
that could attract bears. This regulation is strongly enforced. It applies to all
food and garbage, as well as cooking equipment and toiletry items. Bears have
an excellent sense of smell, & may even be attracted to toothpaste or mosquito
repellent. Bears become problem bears when they learn to seek out human food.
There is little or no chance of correcting food-conditioned bears, and park rangers
may be forced to destroy them when they become aggressive. Dont contribute to
food conditioning. RememberA FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR Caches are located
in each camping area and at most portages. Please leave room in the caches for
other campers food they are not to be used to keep firewood or equipment dry.
Campfires are permitted in metal fire rings in designated campsites only. Please
share the fire ring with others at your campsite. Fires are not permitted on beaches.
Firewood is provided in very limited quantities at marked wood lots throughout
the circuit. Woodlot locations are posted at the Registration centre.
Visitors must carry and use portable stoves for cooking, as firewood is
limited and may not be available at all locations. Cooking with stoves also reduces
odours left in fire pits that may attract bears to campsites.
Music boxes with external speakers are prohibited on the circuit. This rule
protects the quality of the wilderness experience for all park users.
Firearms and Crossbows are prohibited in Bowron Lake Provincial Park. Pepper spray is permitted ONLY if clearly labelled by manufacturer: "Bear Use Only."
Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the circuit. This rule is strictly enforced. Pets and bears are not compatible. Pets are permitted in the vehicle access
campground and park entrance area, but must be on a leash at all times.
Fishing is permitted on the circuit in compliance with BC Non-Tidal Sports Fishing
Regulations. Carry a valid BC fishing license, and familiarize yourself with the
specific regulations that apply in the park. Licenses are not sold in the park, but
may be purchased at nearby resorts and sporting goods stores. Outfitters can also
provide advice on lures to best attract bull trout, kokanee, rainbow trout and lake
trout. June and September are the best months for fishing.
Powerboats are permitted only on Bowron Lake and are not allowed on the
Bowron Slough or other lakes on the circuit. For your safety, staff members use
powerboats to travel throughout the circuit.
Aircraft are only permitted to land on north end of Bowron Lake. Aircraft landings are restricted in all other areas of the park. (with the exception of aircraft
used by BC Parks for park management purposes.

Updated: Feb/2012

Visit www.bcparks.ca for more information!


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.

Reservations:
Phone:

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
TollFree1-800-689-9025(Canada & USA)
1-519-826-6850(International)

Park Facility Operator:


Phone:
Email:
Websites:

VaMi Services LTD.


(778) 373-6107
bowronlakepfo@xplornet.com
bowronlakeinfo.com
discovercamping.ca

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
#

*Tent
Spots

Site
#

Tent
Spots

Site
#

Tent
Spots

Site
#

Tent
Spots

15a

28

41

G-5

16

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.

17

30

43

18

31

44

19

32

45

Isaac Lake (west arm)


Isaac Lake (main arm)
Isaac River Portage
McLeary Lake

6(4/2)

20

33

G-6

46

G-7

21

G-6

34

47

G-6

21a

35

48

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

22

36

49

10

23

37

50

G-6

11

24

37a

51

12

25

38

52

14

G-7

26

39

53

15

27

40

13

54

*Tent spots are approximate; G denote Group Camping.

L egend

BOWRON LAKE
PROVINCIAL PARK

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C C C C
C C C C
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Camping
(with campsite number)

Portage

Marsh Area

Group Camping
(with campsite number)

Hiking Trail

Accommodation

Vehicle/Tent Camping

Parking

Food

Shelter

Information

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45

M O

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b c o c
B a

Mt. P atchett

41

40

39

Unna
Lake

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31

McLeary
Lake

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0.5

McL eary
L ake

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K ilometers

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C AUT ION
Navigating the silt-laden waters of the Cariboo River
requires care and attention. Canoeists must remain alert
for sweepers, deadheads and other hazards at all times.

Is hpa Mtn.

Turksnos e Mtn.

Ca

Hunter
Lake

Mt. Tinsdale

Cariboo Falls
(24 m)

Mt. Hughes

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30

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S andy Lake

Unna Lake Inset


DANGER!

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C r e e k

Lake

43

Portage
(all canoeists)

Babcock
Lake

WELLSUnna

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28

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H a

S koi Lake

Is aac R iver Ins et

44

27

Mt. F oreman

L a kes

40

Log Jam
Falls (11m)

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Lake

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End of Navigable
Water

26

F lat Top Mtn.

S pec ta c le

47

Portage
(all canoeists)

CASCADES
(Waterfall)
Unnavigable

La

24

n
46

42

CHUTE and upper part of


river navigable for
experienced canoeists only

25 B o w m a n

41

Roller Coaster
(keep left of centre)

23

B owron

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A K
P E

K O
D I
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29

Mt. Amos B owman

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48

28
22

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49

21

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L a ke

Pavich
Island

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27

Mt. F aulkner

To Wells

S wa n

51

Is aac
L ake

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Bowron River Inset


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Indianpoint Mtn

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50

Inset: Isaac River


W e n
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L a k
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Mt. P eever

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Indianpoint
Lake

NO POWERBOATS
BEYOND THIS
POINT

10

aa

18

Mtn.

17

Is

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Devil's C lub

K ilometers

l e y

19

Kibbee
Lake

11
8

P rivate
Lodges

K ilometers

S entinel
R ock

Cr
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Ki

16

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S wa n L a k e

14

10

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Trail

15 Wolverine Mtn.

BO WR O N LAKE
C AMP G R O UND AND
R E G IS T R AT IO N C E NT R E

I n di a

C C C 53C C
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Cr CB oC C C

Main
Channel

Cooking Shelter

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a

Mt. K ruger

54

43

Ranger Station

North S tar Mtn.


15a

C C
C C

B abcock
L ake

Gravel Road

W o

52

Telephone

Registration

Inset: Bowron River

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C
C
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Park Boundary

Feb 2012

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