70 Mile House
70 Mile House, BC | Kelly Tuohey70 Mile House caters to travellers journeying the historic Gold Rush Trail along Highway 97. It is also a key turnoff point for the Green Lake Recreation Area – one of the most popular destinations in the South Cariboo for water sports of all kinds and, along with nearby Watch Lake, a habitat for thriving waterfowl and raptor populations.
When 70 Mile House was established in 1862 as a hostel for Cariboo Wagon Road work crews, the residents probably had no idea that in the next 150 or so years, the area would become one of the Cariboo’s major guest ranch areas. Several family-run ranches continue the tradition of guest-house hospitality, offering a wide selection of outdoor activities that include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, snowmobiling, mountain biking and canoeing. A must-see event is the annual Carriage Trails Driving event with fun for all ages!
Accommodations & Attractions
Sugar Shack
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Tall Timbers Resort
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Meadow Lake Guest Ranch
Located on the old gold rush trail, 30 minutes NW of Clinton, BC, Meadow Lake Guest Ranch is your home away from home in the Cariboo and your gateway to the Chilcotin. We are open year-round with accommodations for every…
The Blue Cottage B&B
The Blue Cottage B&B is a beautifully renovated house located in 70 Mile House, the gateway to the South Cariboo with a great number of lakes, famous Green Lake being close by. Our Bed and Breakfast is personally managed with…
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