Exploring the rich Mitchell River wetlands where plant and animal life abounds in this rare temperate interior rain forest that exists nowhere else on earth is like taking a walk back in history. Stand beside 1000 year old Western Red Cedar and get an insight into the great diversity of an old growth forest. See it through the ‘eyes of the forest’. Understand the importance of maintaining these ancient forests.
Old growth forest is all that is left of the natural evolution of the earth. The wetlands provide habitat for numerous bird species. They are also one of the significant waterfowl staging areas in British Columbia. You may well see a variety of ducks, geese, trumpeter swans, blue herons, water ouesels, eagles and many more along with foraging moose, grizzly bears and other animal life.
One of the life’s blood rivers of Quesnel Lake, the Mitchell River and its tributary streams provide spawning, rearing and foraging habitat for the legendary wild trout. The river also provides one of the major spawning areas for sockeye salmon. View the “Lady of the Lake”, a unique natural feature on the shores of Quesnel Lake, the deepest fjord lake on earth.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day. Arrive at our Quesnel Lake lodge.Arrival Day. Settle in to our facilities, relax and explore the area around the lodge. Do some beach combing. An orientation on what you will see on the river and procedures to be followed will be given. (L/D).
Day 2: Jetboat up the north arm of Quesnel Lake to the wetlands. Enjoy the day studying the varied ecosystems, plants, animals and birds that make the wetlands their home, such as grizzly bears and moose. These wetlands are a major staging area for migratory birds. (B/L/D).
Day 3: Visit the old growth forests. These ancient forests with trees over 1000 years old were here before Columbus discovered America. They are rich with plant life, wildlife and birds. Discover rare lichens, unknown anywhere else on earth. Discover the incredible biodiversity of these forests. Discover the rich ecosystems in the canopies of these forests. (B/L/D).
Day 4: Take a tour around Quesnel Lake, the deepest fjord lake on earth. Visit our own Niagara Falls on the east arm. Meet the "Lady of The Lake" and her court, unique sandstone formation. Discover the diversity of this 80 mile long natural lake in the Cariboo Mountains of British Columbia. (B/L/D).
Day 5: Departure day. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and prepare for departure. Perhaps visit a few favorite spots around the lodge before you go. (B).
A 2 day Cariboo Mountains extension is possible. Otherwise day 6 is departure day.
Days 6-8: 8 day trips include a trip through the Cariboo Mountains back country to the historic gold rust town of Barkerville. Over night in Wells, BC, explore Barkerville and return to our Quesnel Lake lodge. Day 8 is departure day. (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: Accommodations, meals, guides, necessary motorized equipment (boats, motors, vehicles), orientation and interpretive information, Goods/Services Taxes, ground transport from/to Williams Lake.
Not Included: Gratuities, liquor, international airfares to pickup point at Williams Lake.
Depending on the trip chosen guests need to bring camera (preferably with a telephoto lens), film, a good pair of binoculars, proper footwear, backpack, day pack sack, hat, rain gear, sleeping bag, clothing that can be layered, personal toiletries. (A complete gear list will be provided at time of booking.)
Custom trips of shorter or longer duration are available. Contact us for quotes.
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