The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region

of central British Columbia is a land

of breathtaking beauty , ruggedness ,

diverse wildlife and outdoor adventure .

This vast area stretches from the Rocky

and Cariboo mountains in the east to

the Great Bear Rainforest out west along

the Pacific Coast .

According to Beverly Evans of the

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism

Association , visitors can explore each

of the three sections that make up the

region ’ s name : the lush Cariboo where

trails and wildlife abound , the peaks

and plateaus of the Chilcotin and the

fjords and forests of the Coast .

She says a range of on-the-water

experiences are available from local

Rafting on the Thompson River

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outfitters , including Cariboo Chilcotin Jet Boat Adventures and KUMSHEEN River Rafting Resort . Some of CCJBA ’ s top tours include the hour-long Scenic Flat Rock Canyon River Tour , the eight-hour Wild Bighorn Sheep Range Safari and the sixhour Gold Rush Explorer , which includes an interactive gold-panning program .

Groups can choose between three- and seven-hour journeys with KUMSHEEN . The half-day Devil ’ s Gorge Run tour goes through 18 rapids along the Thompson River . The company ’ s fullday trips include the popular Legendary Thompson River tour ; the Power-Paddle Combo , also on the Thompson ; and the thrill-seeker ’ s favorite , the Fraser River & Hells Gate excursion .

The region also is home to a number of First Nations sites that offer a look at its many tribes . During a visit to the Xatsull Heritage Village , travelers can enjoy daily programs and take part in workshops with elders that detail the community ’ s spiritual , cultural and traditional way of life .

Nestled in beautiful Fraser Canyon , Tuckkwiowhum Village offers an

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immersive look at the Nlaka ’ pamux First Nations culture . In addition to taking guided tours , groups can see handmade jewelry , traditional clothing , native crafts , decorative carvings and more in the museum and gift shop .

Evans also says tours related to the area ’ s Gold Rush history are popular . Two sites offering a look at the wild and wooly days in the 1850s , when gold was discovered along the Fraser River , are Hat Creek Ranch and Barkerville Historic Town and Park .

To learn more , contact Evans at beverly @ landwithoutlimits . com or visit landwithoutlimits . com .

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38 July 2017