LOOK NORTH for the
adventure and excitement
of the Old West. British
Columbia’s true west is
found in the Cariboo and
Chilcotin regions of the
province.

From fishing for trout to
panning for gold, there are many
ways to enjoy a northern vaca-
tion, and many of the activities
available can be found at the
guest ranches throughout the
area.

If the thought of a day on
horseback, followed by a night
under the stars, appeals, head
north. If you like fresh air and

open spaces, head for Cariboo.

country or the Chilcotin coast.

Take a few hours to ride the
trails in alpine country, or take a
few days for an old-fashioned
pack trip.

YOUR HORSE IS WAITING FOR YOU
WHETHER YOU HAVE RIDDEN BEFORE OR NOT

FRESH AIR AND OPEN SPACES
GREAT MEALS — COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION

09.00 PER DAY TCL. MEALS, ACCOM, & RIDING ff

FOR MORE INFO. PHONE 850-1873
RANCH 459-2565 OR WRITE PO. BOX 7,
JESMORD, CLINTOR, BC. VOK TKO

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Deluxe Accommodation
in Guest House or Log
Cabins

© Family style meals

© Trail Riding in Alpine
Country or Rangeland

* Photograph wildlife, pan
for gold, mountain bike,
canoe and fish for rain-
bow trout

ASK ABOUT OUR OVERNIGHT PACK TRIPS

(604) 459-2333
P.O. Box 27, Jesmond, Clinton, B. C.

7 Apine/ Witenes Adventures Lid.

[| 100% log lodgo with all
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Horseback enthusiasts can go
for hourly or daily outings with
good-natured, patient horses.
And covered wagons add to the
Old West flavor for muti-day
trips.

The area was built on the gold
rush and ranching, and the Gold
Rush Trail takes visitors through
friendly towns and scenic
wilderness.

The Great Cariboo ride, a
nine-day horseback adventure
that takes participants along the
Cariboo Gold Rush Trail, af-
fords a real Old West experi-
ence.

This includes days of riding
through miles of open
rangelands and rolling hills (five
to seven hours in the saddle dai-

Saddle up!

Imagine a weekend
adventure or a long
holiday on an exclusive
working ranch in the
Chilcotins. There are 7
private cabins & prices

are in the range of $135 &

including everything:
riding, fishing, sailing,
canoeing, windsurfing,
_ wonderful gourmet
meals...

THE NEMAIAH VALLEY

... one of the most beautiful

valleys in the ‘Chilcotin ‘and
home to the

Blin Creek

Guest Ranch

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ly) and nights of camp fires
where old tales are retold. This
makes the ride a holiday must
for all adventurers who enjoy
the old ways of riding the range.
Set in beautiful surroundings,

‘the area is untamed enough that

opportunities abound for wildlife
sightings. Take the camera along
to capture sights not normally
seen on the North Shore.

Outdoor enthusiasts can also
get into activities like hiking and
biking, as well as water sports
like canoeing, waterskiing, wind-
surfing, sailing, swimming, and
fishing.

During the winter months,
cross-country skiing, skating,
ice-saiJing, sleigh rides,
snowmobiling and_ ice-fishing

GREAT HORSES
GREAT FOOD
GREAT COUNTRY
ADULT ORIENTED
SMALL & EXCLUSIVE

4 Join us for a ranch holi-
day in our mountain
paradise and ride
through country few
have ever seen.

\, P.O. Box 160,
\ Clinton, B.C.

604-459. 2255

Canada’s Premiere Health
_ and Fitness Vacation Resort

_© Swiis style chalets
« New 10 soom lodge

* indoor pool * 2 Jacuzzis * 2 Saunas
* Daily aerobic and stretch classes *

* A working guest ranch
© 200 km of hiking trails
© Hayrides * 30 horses

will make for an exciting visit to
Cariboo/Chilcotin country.

The Cariboo still has a flavor
of what the ares was like at the
turn of the century.

Residents have captured it in
museums and historic sites,
along with festivities that cele-
brate the days of the gold rush
and the Old West.

Take in a rodeo where real
cowboys re-enact the ranching
skills of yesterday, or attend a
summer event that celebrates the
area’s heritage.

For more information on the
Cariboo and Chilcotin areas: of.
B.C., contact the Cariboo
Tourism Association at Box
4900, Williams Lake, B.C., V2G
2V8, or call 1-800-663-5885.

TOURING ROUTES
© WINTER DESTINATIONS

1-800-663-5825
or Clip & Mail Coupon.

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mah | © Great dining and western barbeques
SINGLE SPRING SPECIALS
o1 MONTH WEIGHT LOSS
© 10 night “Weight Loss”
© 6 night “Executive Renewel”
"a 2 night "Beauty Specials”
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* @ Learn to Ride
* Group Specials
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7 virgin wildemess
8 Mountain Pack Trips ¢ Fishing
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ADULTS ONLY during July 10-25 (3 day min.)
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Your hosts: HME BRACEWELL FARULY —

Canadian Guiding Pioneer Family
-Tatlayoko Lake, BC, Canada VOL 1WO
604-476-1169

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