The Cariboo - Chilcotin - Coast Region is located in west-central British Columbia Canada. In the past the region attracted many pioneers, miners and fur traders to the area during the Gold Rush era of the 1800s. Today, the region is a top destination in BC for fishing lodges, wilderness resorts, heritage sites and year round outdoor adventures.
The Cariboo Region is filled with lakes, rolling hills, waterfalls, mountains and ranchlands. It includes the City of Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Clinton and Lillooet, BC.
The Chilcotin Region enjoys a network of creeks and rivers feeding into lakes crisscrossing grasslands, farming fields and alpine plateaus. It includes the communities of Alexis Creek, Nimpo Lake, Tatla Lake and Anahim Lake, BC.
The Central Coast Region is protected by mountain ranges, decorated in thick lush forests while resting on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It includes the villages of Bella Coola and Hagensborg, BC.
The Cariboo - Chilcotin - Coast is recognized as a top adventure destination in British Columbia for backcountry wilderness lake activities like horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, boating, flightseeing, off-roading, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, cycling, birding, mountain climbing, river rafting, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.
Travel services vary vastly per village. Travel services important to travelers in and around the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast includes accommodations (fishing lodges, wilderness resorts, outfitter camps, motels, cottages, cabins), campgrounds, grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, liquor stores, pubs, tours, guides, coffee houses and transportation services including taxi, bus, and floatplanes. Please check individual community and village pages for a more detailed description of available services.