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| BIG BAR GUEST RANCH.: Big Bar Guest Ranch is a pleasant 6 hour drive along Hwy 1 from Vancouver through some of BC's most spectacular scenery. An alternative route is Hwy 99 via Whistler and Lillooet, connecting with Hwy 97 south of Clinton. If you would rather sightsee and let someone else drive, Greyhound Bus Lines also follow this route to Clinton where arrangements can be made for transportation to Big Bar, or fly to Kamloops and we can pick you up there. |
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| BY VEHICLE Exploring British Columbia by vehicle is always an exciting and relaxing method of traveling. You are not required to adhere to someone else's schedule or stops; rather you have the opportunity to plan your own. Include those interesting tourist spots you would like to check out, enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch along the way, hunt through that out-of-the-way antique shop or just enjoy the scenery and sightseeing. Also, scope out those great shots for your photo albums. These are just some of the reasons you may wish to drive. We often recommend a loop from/to Vancouver, the Fraser Canyon one way and the Lillooet/Whistler route another. This is a great way to Discover Beautiful British Columbia! To help, we have listed directions to the Big Bar Ranch from whichever route you are travelling. For a more comfortable and safe drive, please be sure to check with Dept. of Highways regarding road conditions when travelling in the winter. Also, don't forget the goodies and car games for the kiddies! |
| FROM VANCOUVER, B.C. (6 Hours to Ranch) Take Hwy. 1 East towards Hope At Hope Follow Signs for Hwy.1 Hope is a Scenic Town along the River and a popular location for films. Follow Hwy. All the way to Cache Creek Continue north on Hwy. 97 towards Prince George (Clinton is next town). Clinton is Last Stop for Goodies (1 hour to Ranch) Clinton may be small, but has some interesting shops Continue North, driving straight thru Clinton towards 100 Mile for approx. 9 kms Watch for sign "Big Bar Lake" At top of hill, just before viewpoint, turn left on Big Bar Road FOLLOW BIG BAR RD. all the way to the end. Do not turn off. Approx. 45 km. Ignore sign that says Big Bar Lake Ranch - this is a private housing development Just beyond the second set of Power Lines, the road will come to a "T" At "T" - turn left Big Bar Guest Ranch is 5 minutes down the road on the left You will come to a small hill, with buildings at the bottom, this is the OK Ranch, Then immediately up the hill again. Our driveway is at the top of the hill on the left. |
| FROM WHISTLER / LILLOOET, B.C. (Whistler 4 & 1/2 hours to Ranch) Follow Hwy. 99 to join Hwy. 97 Watch carefully for signs in Lillooet for Hwy. 97 or Cache Creek/Clinton Turn left, going North on Hwy 97 Clinton is next town Clinton is Last Stop for Goodies (1 hour to Ranch) Clinton may be small, but has some interesting shops Continue north, driving straight thru Clinton towards 100 Mile for approx. 9 kms Watch for sign "Big Bar Lake" At top of hill, just before viewpoint, turn left on Big Bar Road FOLLOW BIG BAR RD. all the way to the end. Do not turn off. Approx. 45 km. Ignore sign that says Big Bar Lake Ranch - this is a private housing development Just beyond the second set of Power Lines, the road will come to a "T" At "T" - turn left Big Bar Guest Ranch is 5 minutes down the road on the left You will come to a small hill, with buildings at the bottom, this is the OK Ranch, Then immediately up the hill again. Our driveway is at the top of the hill on the left |
| FROM KAMLOOPS (2 & 1/2 Hours to Ranch) Follow Highway 1 West through Kamloops. Outskirts of Kamloops take Cache Creek exit. At Cache Creek turn right on highway #97 heading North. Clinton is next town. Clinton is Last Stop for Goodies (1 hour to Ranch) Clinton may be small, but has some interesting shops Continue north, driving straight thru Clinton towards 100 Mile for approx. 9 kms Watch for sign "Big Bar Lake" At top of hill, just before viewpoint, turn left on Big Bar Road FOLLOW BIG BAR RD. all the way to the end. Do not turn off. Approx. 45 km. Ignore sign that says Big Bar Lake Ranch - this is a private housing development Just beyond the second set of Power Lines, the road will come to a "T" At "T" - turn left Big Bar Guest Ranch is 5 minutes down the road on the left You will come to a small hill, with buildings at the bottom, this is the OK Ranch, then immediately up the hill again. Our driveway is at the top of the hill on the left. |
| FROM 100 MILE HOUSE (1 & 1/2 Hours to Ranch) Continue south on Hwy #97 Approx. 20-30 minutes south of 100 Mile House is 59 Mile Restaurant on left side (on right is a large wood carving of a bear) Continue south for approx. Another 10 minutes Watch for sign that says Big Bar Lake Provincial Park turnoff On left side is a rest stop/view point, Big Bar Road turns off to the right Turn right on Big Bar Rd. FOLLOW BIG BAR RD. all the way to the end. Do not turn off. Approx. 45 km. Ignore sign that says Big Bar Lake Ranch - this is a private housing development Just beyond the second set of Power Lines, the road will come to a "T" At "T" - turn left Big Bar Guest Ranch is 5 minutes down the road on the left You will come to a small hill, with buildings at the bottom, this is the OK Ranch, then immediately up the hill again. Our driveway is at the top of the hill on the left. |
| FROM PAVILLION At Pavillion, you may go over the Mountain to Clinton. However, this road is open in the summer only and recommend a good 4x4, as road is rough and follows contours of mountain. As you come off mountain, the road into Clinton is Kelly Lake Rd., turn North (left) on Jesmond Rd., just Past Lake, off Kelly Lake Rd. Stay on Jesmond Rd. until you reach Big Bar Guest Ranch, Approx. 45 min. |
