General Description: Bowron Lakes Provincial Park is a 150,000 ha park area famous for its unique 6-10 day canoe circuit including 10 lakes, several connecting waterways, the Caribou River and numerous portages. Reservations are required and fairly strict regulations in place to ensure the area stays pristine for future users. In our minds this is BC’s premier family-friendly freshwater canoe circuit.

Total Distance: 116.4km

Canoeing Distance: 105.6 km

Portaging Distance: 10.8km

Official BC Parks Website including trip brochure:

Other online information:

MEC Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit Checklist

Maps and Books: Several maps and books are available at MEC.

Difficulty: Beginner with 1 short section Class 1+/2

Toilets: Yes, at all campsites.

Canoe and cart rentals:

Bowron Lake Canoe Rentals

Becker’s Lodge Resort

Canoes