TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part One: Bowron Lake Park
The Circuit
The Circuit by sections
Natural history
Cultural history

Part Two: Decision Making at Home
Should we plan our own trip or take a guided tour?
What canoe experience is required?
What wilderness experience is required?

Basic Questions about the Lakes
What about weather and the best time to go?
How many days does the trip take?
How difficult are the portages?
What about campsites and fires?
What about bears and other wildlife?

Required Paddling Experience
Basic strokes
Basic manoeuvres

Trip Planning at Home
Planning the length of your trip
Large group planning
Paddling with children
Equipment
Canoe and equipment rentals
Food and water
First Aid
What Not To Take
Reserving your departure date
How to reserve
Registering at the Registration Centre
Travelling to the Bowron Lakes
By air or by vehicle
Points of interest along the way

Attractions in the Bowron Lake area
Wells and Barkerville
Local accommodation
Checking in at the Registration Centre

Part Three: Paddling the Lakes
Quiet and Moving water
The most challenging sections
The Chute
The Roller Coaster
The Isaac River
The Cariboo River
Other areas of concern

Part Four: Trip Activities
Bird watching
Fishing
Photography

Winter Trips on the Bowron Lakes
Wilderness and Canoe ethics

Appendix A: Bowron Lake Bird List
Appendix B: Bowron Lake Trees, Shrubs & Flowers

Resources:
Campsite sizes & circuit distances
Acknowledgements