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Cache Creek Area Map |
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AREA DATA:
The Cache Creek Corridor
encompasses a span of territory located in the
middle of British Columbia’s High Country area,
stretching from the village of Cache Creek to
the city of Kamloops along the Trans-Canada
highway. The area is about 300-360 kilometers
northeast of Vancouver, well within a four hour
drive by car. |
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The Cache Creek Corridor encompasses a
span of territory located in the middle
of British Columbia’s High Country area,
stretching from the village of Cache
Creek to the city of Kamloops along the
Trans-Canada highway. The area is about
300-360 kilometers northeast of
Vancouver, well within a four hour drive
by car. Just north of Kamloops, the area
starts to creep up into the highlands
region, with alpine flowers and other
vegetation bursting into bloom in late
summer. In this region, expect cold
snowy winters and hot sunny summers.
Kamloops experiences more than 2000
hours of sunshine a year, as compared to
Vancouver’s 1920. |
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The Cache Creek Corridor plays host to an
impressive variety of birds and animals.
Kamloops Lake is a resting and feeding stop on
the yearly migration, including the pelican, who
returns in late August. The grasslands
surrounding Kamloops supports a unique
assortment of animals, including the spadefoot
toad, badgers, sharp-tailed grouse, and bighorn
sheep. The Thompson River is the wintering
destination for the tundra and trumpeting swans.
Around Tranquille, north of Kamloops, is one of
the best areas for catching a glimpse of the
mule deer that populate this region. By Lac Le
Jeune, moose, bear, lynx and other animals can
be seen, and other birds like the great blue
heron populate the lakes at the higher
elevations. |
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ACCESS:
Driving:
There are two major routes to this area from the
Lower Mainland: the Trans-Canada Highway,
touring the winding roads along the scenic
Fraser Canyon, or the Coquihalla toll road
through Merritt, giving quick and direct access
from the Lower Mainland.
Distance between Vancouver and the
major cities in this region:
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Kamloops (via the Coquihalla): 354 km
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Cache Creek (via the Trans-Canada): 345 km
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Ashcroft (via the Trans-Canada): 342 km
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Logan Lake (via the Coquihalla)
: 339 km
Greyhound Bus Service offers
service to most cities and larger villages.
Within Kamloops, there is public
bus service throughout the city. |
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Air Service:
There is a large airport at Kamloops.
Service to the area is provided by Central
Mountain Air and Air Canada. On a seasonal
basis, Horizon Air provides service from
Seattle. Charter services are available from
the Kamloops airport, including corporate
flight and helicopter tours. |
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Take the Railway to Kamloops |
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Rail Service:
If you have the time, why not experience the
area by rail? You can see the amazing
scenery without having to concentrate on
your driving. Rail service is offered by Via
Rail, which offers regular service to
Kamloops, as well as Ashcroft and Boston Bar
on 48 hours advance notice. Rocky
Mountaineer Rail Tours stops in Kamloops on
several of their routes. |
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MAJOR CITIES
The area still adheres to its
pioneer roots, with cattle ranching and mining
being the major industries in this area. Also
key industries in the Cache Creek Corridor are
forestry and its related industries and tourism
and film production. Due to its geographical
location, the Cache Creek Corridor has always
been a rail hub for the surrounding area.
Major centers in the area include: |
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Kamloops: The third largest city in the Interior of
B.C., home to 82,000 people. A major industrial
hub, all services are provided here. Kamloops is
known as both the “Beef Capital of B.C.”, and
the “Tournament Capital of B.C.”, reflecting the
emphasis that the city has placed on cattle
industry and sports tournaments.
City Festivals:
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Golfing in the Kamloops Area
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Notable Developments:
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Sun Rivers
Golf Resort:
Sun Rivers is a resort community
built around a championship golf
course 5 minutes from Kamloops. With
a master plan proposing 2000 homes,
resort hotel, village centre and
community amenities, this resort
complex is developing both
year-round homes and vacation homes-
a place to live, work, and play.
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Orchard’s Walk:
Recently featured in the Western
Investor, this new development will
consist of 600 units with
recreational facilities and shops.
These river view properties will utilitize
geothermal energy, saving residents
close to 40 per cent on their
heating bills. Click
here
to read the Western Investor
feature.
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Recreation:
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There are several golf
courses in this area, including Sun Rivers
Resort,
The Dunes at Kamloops,
Aberdeen
Hills Golf
Club,
and
Kamloops Golf &
Country Club.
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Sun
Peaks Resort
is an international four-season resort
located just north of Kamloops.
More than 80 trails tumble down from the
high peaks of Tod Mountain to the award-
winning base village. Sun Peaks hosts their
own festivals including the Icewine Festival
in late January and the Alpine Blossom
Festival in late summer.
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The Kamloops area boasts “A lake a day for
as long as you stay.
Fly-fishing and guiding services are
available in Kamloops.
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Kenna Cartwright Park
in Kamloops is the largest
municipal park in British Columbia, and
provides miles of trails in the city
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Kamloops
is a mountain biking paradise. With hoodoos
and grasslands, rugged canyons and wide open
spaces, the trails that you choose will be
memorable.
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Tranquille Lake, a half-hour drive from
Kamloops provides over 40 miles of groomed
trail for Nordic skiing and snowmobiling.
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Cache Creek:
A smaller village with a population of 1207,
this village has been a natural overnight stop
for many travelers heading into the Interior of
the province. It is also a supporting hub for
the many cattle ranches surrounding the area and
part of is the “Gold Rush Trail”.
City
Festivals:
Notable Developments:
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Thompson River Estates:
Niho Land & Cattle Company’s popular
subdivision, these lots are going fast! Over
70% sold, and located 15 minutes from all
the services located in Cache Creek, these
lots are perfect as an investment, potential
vacation getaway, or retirement property.
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Recreation:
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Deadman Vidette Road, north of Highway
#1, 31 km east of Cache Creek, leads to
a chain of lakes with fishing for
kokanee and rainbow trout.
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Semlin Valley Golf
Course,
one km east of Cache Creek on the Trans
Canada Highway, is a 9 hole, par 35 golf
course open to the public.
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Live out your childhood dreams of being
a “cowboy” in one of the many Guest
Ranches in the area. .
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Boat and kayak launch facilities to
nearby Kamloops Lake are located in
Savona, close to Cache Creek.
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Fishing on the Thompson |
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Ashcroft:
Also known as the “Arizona of Canada” due to its
dry landscape and the prevalence of tumbleweed,
sagebrush and cactus. Heritage buildings and
museums paint a portrait of pioneer life in the
area.
City
Festivals:
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Ashcroft Stampede-
Third weekend of June-
A BCRA sanctioned rodeo, don't miss the
biggest little rodeo in the west!
Recreation:
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A fisherman’s dream location, the abundant
Thompson River attracts anglers from all
over the world to try their luck.
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The month of February is ice racing season.
This action-packed racing takes place on
nearby Barnes Lake and racers come from all
over the province to participate.
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Catch Gold Fever! Try your luck at panning
for gold in the area. If you are only using
a pan and a shovel, you don’t need a license
to pan for gold.
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Historic Hat Creek Ranch:
While not technically a city, this ranch’s
history and culture is so closely intertwined
with the region, it really cannot be put
anywhere else. This heritage property offers
you the chance to step back in time to
experience B.C Gold Rush era and First Nations
history among 20 original historic buildings.
Hat Creek Ranch hosts the Trapper Rendezvous and
the Apple Festival each year. |
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Hat Creek Ranch |
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Logan
Lake:
A mining town with just under half
of the population working for the same
mining company, Logan Lake is one of the
youngest towns in British Columbia,
incorporated in 1970.
City
Festivals:
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Polar Carnival- Early February. The carnival kicks off with
a Torchlight parade, and continues
throughout the weekend.
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Lobsterfest-Just
because you’re in cattle country
doesn’t mean you can’t get a good
lobster. This charity dinner is held
each year benefiting local health
care and Lions Club charities.
Repeat diners have come as far away
as Calgary.
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Recreation:
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With over 30 lakes in the area, fishing is
exceptional in the Logan Lake area. Some of
the larger lakes have cabins and boat rental
facilities.
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Meadow Creek Golf Club
is a 9
hole, par 36 course situated 45 km
south-west of Kamloops. The terrain here is
basically hilly.
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The Logan Lake Ski Trails provide excellent
Nordic skiing opportunities during the
winter.
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PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL PARKS
There are no federal parks located
in this area. There are numerous provincial
parks, some large, some small, some open to
recreational purposes, some with rigid
restrictions to protect fragile wildlife.
Come take a walk, ride, or bike in the
spectacular Cache Creek Corridor, the entrance
to the Interior of British Columbia. |
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For More Information:
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Tourism Kamloops
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Gold Country, BC
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Village of Cache Creek
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Village
of Ashcroft
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District of Logan Lake
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