Wells Gray Provincial Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
About Wells Gray Provincial Park
The park occupies a vast territory in the Caribou Mountains west of the main ridge of the Rocky Mountains, covering5,250 square kilometres (525,000 hectares; 1,300,000 acres)and make this the fourth largest park in British Columbia. There are glaciers and alpine meadows, but most of the park is accessible only to those who are ready to go on a multi-day hike. For people who come to the park by car, the main road is a65km (40mi)drive from the town of Clearwater, up the Clearwater River valley, to Clearwater Lake which takes about one hour, known as the "Corridor Area". Along the Corridor there are viewpoints from which you can look at three waterfalls, including the most powerful Helmken Waterfall. If you are ready to walk all day, you can see a few more. These waterfalls attract a large nu
Top Attractions in Wells Gray Provincial Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Wells Gray Provincial Park:
- ★Canim Falls
- ★Clearwater Lake
- ★Dawson Falls
- ★Helmcken Falls
- ★Mahood Falls
- ★Mahood Lake
- ★Moul Falls
- ★Spahats Creek Falls
Where to Stay in Wells Gray Provincial Park
- 🏨Clearwater Lake
- 🏨Falls Creek
- 🏨Mahood Lake
- 🏨Pyramid Frontcountry Campground
Wells Gray Provincial Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: