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| Nature The natural beauty of British Columbia must be seen to be believed! BC is as unspoiled and unbelievably beautiful as you can get. If you’re looking for wilderness adventure, come explore by foot, horseback or canoe in summer, and in winter, by dogsled or snowmobile. Big Bar Guest Ranch is placed in one of the most beautiful areas of BC. The surroundings are blessed with diversity. This means there are an amazing variety of places with spectacular scenery and wildlife. We are in the middle of cowboy country where you can ride the range, pan for gold along the Gold Rush Trail, hop on the saddle of a mountain bike, go fishing or hike to the top of a mountain. |
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| Wildlife The combination of grasses and trees with little undergrowth favours certain kinds of animals. In particular, deer are drawn to grazing areas closely interspersed with shelter in the trees. Coyotes, hawks and eagles are also common and prey on field mice and voles inhabiting grassland areas. Squirrels are plentiful, feeding on abundant pine and spruce cones. Black bear, moose, lynx and cougar are some of the large mammals found in the park and surrounding area. Park visitors also often see snowshoe hares, chipmunks and marmots. Big Bar Lake also supports an active beaver population. Please enjoy the beavers and other wildlife through quiet observation without disturbance.
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| BIRD WATCHING British Columbia is a bird watcher's haven. More than a million birds migrate on the Pacific flyway, and thousands stop over or stay through the year. British Columbia is one of the richest wildlife viewing areas in Canada, with diverse and extraordinary creatures ranging from Aise Swallowtails, and Green Herons, to Trumpeter Swans.
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| WILD FLOWERS Every summer the blooming wildflowers transform the country into a sea of colors. A spectacular show is put on by many varieties of wildflowers. Varieties include: lupine, columbine, lilies, orange hawkweed, wild roses and paintbrush. Canada has approximately 3,200 species of native vascular plants, of which over 1,000 are considered rare and over 100 are presently at risk of extinction. Fewer than a dozen of these species are presently included in formal endangered species recovery plans.
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| Stargazing Make your wish! Enjoy an incredible evening of stargazing under the canopy of Cariboo’s brilliant night sky. Many clear dark nights in the Cariboo area produce outstanding views. Bring your friends and family for a tour of the universe under the star-filled skies of Cariboo while you cuddle up to a crackling fire. |
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