Clinton
Part of the BC Adventure Network.
Over 5 million web site visitors annually !
 Clinton,
BC
This
small town in the south of British Columbia's Cariboo Country offers a
wide variety of activities, sights and scenery, year round.
Clinton
is known by some as the Guest Ranch Capital of BC.
A haven
for artists and craftpersons, local craft shops are frequented by those
passing through as well as local people. Established in 1865, and steeped
in Cariboo history, Clinton has a number
of popular historical sights to visit.
For the
visitor approaching Clinton by road or by rail, the scenery surrounding
Clinton offers an ever changing spectrum from rolling hills and ranch
lands to spectacular chasms.
Summer or
winter Clinton has a great many activities to offer the visitor - from
hiking and fishing in the summer to cross-country skiing and skidooing
in winter.
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Big Bar Guest Ranch 2007 Ltd:
Open year-round, our awe-inspiring scenery has us rated 1 of Canada’s Top 10 “Most Scenic Rides”. We offer year-round riding and many other activities. Accommodations include guest rooms, self-contained cabins overlooking the lake, teepees and campsites. more | |
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Cariboo Lodge Resort:
Constructed of immense spruce logs, our authentic rustic inn (site of original lodge from the early 1900’s) has 20 comfortable guest rooms, a country café, and western saloon. Just 4.5 hours north of Vancouver, start your western wilderness vacation right here... more | |
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Echo Valley Ranch & Spa:
Welcome to a spectacular western adventure, a sanctuary of first class accommodations, healthy gourmet food, spa services, and a diversity of outdoor recreation activities. Our 4.5 Star Canada Select rating assures you the perfect setting for fun, adventure an... more | |
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Gold Rush Trail:
Completed in 1865, the Cariboo Wagon Road was called “the eighth wonder of the world,” and its early days was described as “utterly impassable for any animal but a man, a goat, or a dog.” Today the route is much improved and you can leisurely drive the scenic... more | |
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HiHium Resort:
Enjoy the call of a Loon, and the splash of fish in our natural setting. Stress flows away as you watch an eagle soar - the fiery sun reflects off mirrored waters – and darkness brings a quiet so powerful your heartbeat will lull you to sleep. Experience end... more | |
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Historic Hat Creek Ranch:
Explore Cariboo gold rush buildings – pioneer days of ranching & transportation – and the valley’s early use by the Shuswap Nation. It’s a blend of cultures in the sage, bunchgrass & pines with stagecoach rides, a restaurant & gift shop, accommodations, & mo... more | |
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Marigold Resort:
Let the call of the Loon bring you to our lakeside family vacation spot on Loon Lake. We offer cabin accommodations and camping facilities, and a playground for the children. The lake is naturally stocked, and rainbows up to 1½ pounds are plentiful. more | |
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South Cariboo Visitor Info Centre:
Our four-season destination offers a lifetime of memorable experiences, clean air, pure water, and an endless list of outdoor activities for the entire family. Enjoy your stay in the South Cariboo; we’d be pleased to assist you with your vacation plans. more | |
Accommodations:
There are two motels and one hotel in Clinton plus a number of campsites,
resorts and guest ranches nearby.
 Access:
Clinton is located on Highway 97, 36 km (22 mi.) north of Cache
Creek and 80 km (50 mi.) south of 100
Mile House. A well maintained route, Highway 97 is the major north
south link of Southern BC with Northern
BC, the Yukon and Alaska. Whether you travel by car, bus or train
you will be afforded an ever changing vista.
Clinton
is also a stop of BC Rail as it travels from Vancouver
to British Columbia's northern communities. The scenic trip from Vancouver
to Clinton covers a wide variety of countryside from tall snowcapped mountains
to almost desert conditions and then on to the forested hills of the Clinton
area.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: Hiking and x-country ski trails; fishing
and recreational lakes; rodeo grounds; baseball diamond; community park
for picnicking; recreation centre; memorial hall; tennis courts; curling
rink. Often referred to as "The Guest
Ranch Capital of North America", cityslickers can enjoy the "cowboy
experience". Conditions for hang gliding are said to be among
the best in North America.
Local
Attractions: Downing Lake Provincial Park; Soda Lake; 1861 Cemetery;
Marble Canyon/Demonstration Forest; Big
Bar Provincial Park; Clinton Museum; Painted Chasm; Annual Ball &
Rodeo in May; Clinton Outdoor Sportsmen Auction & Game Dinner in April;
July 1st Canada Day Celebrations.
Population:
750
Trading
Area: 1200.
Main Industries:
Forestry, ranching, mining, service centre and tourism; the area is
also a popular residence for artists and craftpersons.
Climate:
Moderately dry summer with a moderate to cold winter.
For
Information:
Clinton & District Chamber of Commerce
Box 256, Clinton, BC, V0K 1K0
Telephone (250) 459-2640
Village
of Clinton
P.O. Box 309, 1423 Cariboo Hwy.
Clinton, BC, V0K 1K0
Telephone (250) 459 2261
Fax (250) 459 2227
e-mail: admin@village.clinton.bc.ca
South
Cariboo Visitor Info Centre
Box
340, 422 Highway 97
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Telephone: (250) 395-5353
Call Toll Free: 1 (877) 511-5353
Cariboo
Chilcotin Coast Tourist Association
118A North 1st
Ave
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8
Telephone: (250) 392-2226
Fax: (250) 392-2838
Toll Free: 1-800-663-5885
E-Mail: cta@landwithoutlimits.com
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