Bowron Lake Provincial Park in northern BC
contains a 116 km chain of that forms a perfect parallelogram. It is a popular
canoe trip destination as you can paddle the lakes with short portages between
to create a link up loop that takes about a week to complete. The circuit is
well set up for canoeing with multiple outfitters on Bowron Lake (the only
lake accessible by road) near the start of the circuit. The
circuit has a permit system that prevents overcrowding and all the campsites
are well maintained with outhouses and tent pads. Woodlots along the route have
chopped firewood from downed trees to avoid environmental damage from
campers harvesting their own wood. Between the lakes, portage trails are wide
and smooth. The outfitters rent wheels that you can use to make portaging
significantly easier, I would highly suggest the extra $10 per canoe to save
your back and lots of time shuttling gear back and forth along the portages.
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| Map of the circuit |
