Plan Your Ultimate Winter Getaway to the Bridge River Valley

The Bridge River Valley offers a unique range of winter activities for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This recreational mecca is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. From backcountry skiing to heli-skiing or snowmobile excursions, there is something for every level of thrill-seeker, so make sure you plan ample time to explore. These activities combine with comfortable lodging, fun events, and the opportunity to learn about the history of this fascinating region for a memorable winter escape.

Getting to the Bridge River Valley

When driving to the Bridge River Valley, you can be sure you’ll encounter incredible landscapes that will linger in your memories for quite some time afterward. Via Lillooet, take Highway 99 to Lillooet and Route 40 to Gold Bridge. This route is accessible year-round and takes approximately 3 hours from Whistler.

Backcountry Adventures

Get deep in the backcountry at Whitecap Alpine’s McGillivray Pass Lodge, one of the oldest backcountry lodges in the province. Follow accredited guides into deep drifts and find fresh powder, heading back to the modern, yet rustic cabin in the mountains with all the necessary amenities as well as a full-time chef for an all-inclusive trip into the wilderness.

Heli Skiing in British Columbia

For those seeing an unparalleled adventure, the Bridge River Valley offers one of Canada’s most stunning winter landscapes and is home to one of North America’s premier heli-skiing operations. At Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing, discover the ultimate Canadian heli-skiing experience. This unique wilderness lodge heliskiing experience ensures your group has access to untouched terrain, guided by experienced professionals who prioritize both safety and the thrill of discovery. With over 830,000 acres of skiable terrain in the Chilcotin Mountains, you’ll float through pristine powder on runs surrounded by breathtaking alpine vistas.

The expansive region and deep snowpack make this region a haven for heli-skiing enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned skier chasing adrenaline or someone seeking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Tyax Lodge offers tailored experiences that combine the rugged beauty of the wilderness with the comfort of a luxurious basecamp. At the end of a day of soaring descents and exhilarating runs, unwind in the lodge’s cozy accommodations, savouring gourmet meals and stories of the day’s adventures. Ready to take winter to new heights? The Bridge River Valley awaits.

Snowmobile

Make your basecamp in the Bridge River Valley! Start with an overnight stay in Bralorne or Gold Bridge to get rested and refreshed for a few days of exciting adventures into the backcountry on your sled.

Head to Wilderness Trails and situate yourself for a self-guided snowmobiling adventure into the breathtaking wilderness, up the sides of mountains and down into valleys, crafting your experience as you see fit. Bring your sled and explore ranch-based or hut-based snowmobiling along a range of trails in a variety of difficulties, with the option to head to a fully-stocked mountain hut. Or get in touch with Bralorne Adventure Lodge for your booking so you can snowmobile from the front door onto forest service roads that lead to nearly endless high-mountain powder riding and private ski touring stashes or fun family skiing and tobogganing on nearby Sunshine Mountain.

Backcountry Cabins

A charming cabin built to offer comfort and reprieve for both summer and winter recreationists, Tyax Adventure’s Eldorado Cabin rests at 7,000ft and boasts a wood-fired sauna to help relax tired trail muscles. Nestled amongst some of the area’s tallest and most rugged peaks in combination with relatively easy access, Eldorado Cabin is the perfect cabin for your winter ski-touring adventure. The cabin can accommodate up to 8 people at a time with packages priced at full occupancy. The Eldorado Cabin is self-catered and private to your group so you can enjoy your winter escape in peace.

History

As part of the Gold Rush Trail, the Bridge River Valley has a fascinating history and some unique locations to visit.

Bralone itself was once a ghost town – with the mine operating from 1931 to 1970, but after its closure, the town sat vacant for several years. Bradian, also once a mining town was also left empty since the 1970s and is currently for sale. It’s considered one of the most intact ghost towns left in the province.

A few ideal places to stay to be close to a myriad of interesting things to see and do in the Bridge River Valley include the Bralorne Mines Motel, Gold Bridge Hotel, and the Gold Dust Motel.

There is plenty more to see and do in the Bridge River Valley this winter! Visit this site to learn more.