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Reservations opened Jan. 2 for Berg Lake and Bowron Lakes

Advanced preparation is required for adventures on the Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit

VICTORIA – Visitors near and far can start planning their trips to two popular BC Parks destinations – Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit. Reservations opened for the 2014 season on Jan. 2.

Advanced preparation is required for adventures on the Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit because of the type of backcountry experiences involved. The limited facilities offered on these adventures ensure a true wilderness experience.

In 2013, the Bowron Lake canoe circuit had 1,073 bookings and the Berg Lake Trail had 1,463 bookings, with approximately 25 per cent of bookings originating from outside of Canada.

The Berg Lake Trail is open year-round in Mount Robson Provincial Park. Reservations can be made for the period June 12 through Sept. 15. This remote backcountry hiking trail covers 23 km and climbs 800 metres, offering scenic views and experiences for hikers of all abilities.

Bowron Lake Provincial Park's canoe circuit can be reserved from May 15 to Sept. 21. The circuit encompasses 116 km of paddling across 10 lakes, and includes numerous portages. The entire trip takes from six to 10 days to complete. The West Side experience is also available, which is less than half the circuit and takes two to four days to complete. Those interested in paddling the Bowron Lake canoe circuit should have some wilderness canoeing experience.

For those who like to plan ahead, Discover Camping provides information on the availability and amenities at 113 reservable campgrounds in 95 provincial parks throughout B.C. Reservations open for frontcountry campgrounds on March 15. Group site reservations are available up to 12 months in advance.

Other BC Parks campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are encouraged to confirm which parks offer reservations on BC Parks' website.

 

To book the Berg Lake Trail, Bowron Lake canoe circuit or a group campsite, visit: www.discovercamping.ca.