LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Watch Lake / Green Lake Fishing Derby 2026
Saturday June 06, 2026, 5:00 a.m. – Sunday June 07, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
South Cariboo Farmers’ Market
Every Friday from May 2 through October 31- 9 am – 2pm
Local farmers, artisans, and crafters gather each week to share their fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique creations with both locals and visitors.
Distance from the Ranch: 49 min. (49.9 k)
Green Lake
Green Lake lives up to its name—its brilliant emerald and turquoise waters shimmer thanks to mineral-rich, shallow basins. Those sun-soaked shallows create one of the region’s best swimming lakes. Just northeast of 70 Mile House in the Land of Hidden Waters within Secwépemc (shi-huep-muh-k) territory, this lake stretches an impressive 14 km (8.7 mi) long and 1.5 km (0.9 mi) wide, with 57 km (35.4 mi) of shoreline to explore. Road trips around the lake reveal ever-changing vistas, quiet coves, historic ranchlands, and peaceful provincial park settings that make this southern Cariboo gem perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Green Lake is one of the larger bodies of water in the southern portion of the Cariboo.
Distance from the Ranch: 31 min. (24.3 k)
Canim Falls & Trails
Canim Falls is a 25 meter high waterfall on the Canim River between Canim Lake and Mahood Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park. The waterfall has eroded steadily upstream and created a 4 k (2.5 mi) long canyon cut into a lava plateau associated with the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field.
Both Canim Falls are fed by the Canim River. The river splits into 2 channels several hundred meters above Canim Falls. In times of high flow, the north channel that feeds Mahood Falls overflows causing several small waterfalls on the north canyon wall at Canim Falls.
A trail Mahood Lake Road leads to a viewpoint of Mahood Falls and Canim Falls. At Canim Falls, an island in the midstream river creates two waterfalls. The southern waterfall (closet to the viewpoint) is much smaller than the main waterfall and is typically dry by mid summer. The larger than the main waterfall and is typically dry by mid summer. The larger waterfall runs throughout the year.
“Canim” means a type of large canoe in the Chinook Jargon.
Distance from the Ranch: 1 hr. 44 min. (100 k)
The Bridge Lake Ice Caves
Just off Hwy. 24. The trail consists of a short 5 to 10 min hike through the forest to an escarpment above the southern shore of Bridge Lake. There are seve ral small ‘caves’, or holes present in the escar pment and locals report that it is not uncomm on to find ice within these caves even in late summer. One local quoted, “This little excursion is only for the adventurous and sure ‐footed”. Visitors are warned that the trail leads to an escarpment above Bridge Lake and as such, there is a potential falling hazard.
Two totem poles grace the entrance to the parking area located on the north side of Hwy 24, a short distance past High CountryRd.
Distance from the Ranch: 48 min. (33.8 k)
Mount Timothy
Cariboo Champagne Powder! Mt. Timothy is a family-oriented ski hill, located in the heart of British Columbia’s Cariboo range. Affordable skiing, amazing snow, no line-ups and diverse terrain make Mt Timothy the perfect mountain for your family. For tickets, passes, discounts, trail info and more, go to: skitimothy.com
Distance from the Ranch: 1 hr 30 min (97.6 k)
100 Mile Nordics Ski Trails
45 km of groomed Nordic ski trails. 7 km of snowshoe trails. 4 km of trails are it for night skiing. Lodge serves drinks, snacks and soup. Lodge open daily 9 am to 3 pm. 100milenordics.com (250) 395-2104
Distance from Ranch: 48 min. (43 k)
Green Lake Snowmobile Club Trails
- Beginning at the clubhouse on Green Lake, visitors can explore over 150km of snowmobile trails. Most of the marked route is along older logging roads, although connector trails have been cut to link road systems.
For Green Lake Snowmobile Trail Map with current trail and club info. find them on Facebook: Green Lake Snowmobile Club.
176 Green Lake S. Rd, 70 Mile House:
Directions from the Ranch:
- Turn left onto N. Bonaparte/Little Green Lake Rd.
- Turn right onto N Bonaparte Rd.
- Turn right onto Green Lake S. Rd. (Destination is on the right.)
40 min. (32.4 k)