Quesnel, BC

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Quesnel is located on Hwy #97 in the Cariboo region of central British Columbia, Canada. Located nearly evenly between the cities of Prince George (122 km to the north) and Williams Lake (119 km to the south), it is on the main route to northern British Columbia and the Yukon.

To the east of Quesnel lie the Gold Rush Towns of Wells (74 km) and Barkerville (89 km), and Bowron Lake Provincial Park (120 km), a popular canoeing destination in the Cariboo Mountains. Barkerville is a restored living historic town with buildings and live re-enactments from the 1860's Cariboo Gold Rush.

Local Business Listings

Becker's Lodge Bowron Lake Adventures Resort: We offer affordable family vacations on beautiful Bowron Lake with canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and RELAXING The Lake View Restaurant and Chuters Blue Bar have great food, and we’re “THE” outfitter for the Bowron lakes with over 150 canoes and kayaks. more

Bowron Lake Canoe Rentals: Rent all the boats and supplies you need to canoe or kayak the Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit. We have over 130 canoes and kayaks, and 25 years experience. We also offer lodging and complete canoe trip packages. more

Rocky Mountain Holidays: Rail Vacations in the Rocky Mountains & Western Canada! Rocky Mountain Holidays customize vacations that combine the romance of train travel with the magnificent scenery of Western Canada. more

The Wells Hotel Ltd.: Enjoy simple elegance, cozy accommodation & country meals, in a restored heritage country inn near Barkerville & Bowron Lakes. Relax in the pub, read a book by the fire, or go walking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, or x-country skiing from the front door. more