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| Exchamsiks River (copyright Elizabeth R. Rose) |
Canada's Yellowhead
Highway, Highway 16 in northern B.C., takes you through some scenic and sparsely
populated areas. At every bend you'll find surprises such as waterfalls,
rushing rivers, high gorge bridges and mountain views.
You may see bear or
moose and most certainly will see deer as you travel. For travelers through
British Columbia from the United States, the Yellowhead can be picked up as you
travel into northern B.C.
Yellowhead Highway
Highlight: Exchamsiks River Provincial Park
As you travel along the highway 56 km west of Terrace, following the Skeena River, you'll cross a bridge. At that point you are at the convergence with the Examsiks River. The sight of the Exchamsiks River will entrance you.
As you travel along the highway 56 km west of Terrace, following the Skeena River, you'll cross a bridge. At that point you are at the convergence with the Examsiks River. The sight of the Exchamsiks River will entrance you.
The day we crossed that bridge there was mist in the mountains and the river
was a soft green.
If you love scenery like this, you'll want to consider the
Exchamsiks River Provincial Park for a stop. It is just off the highway. It is ideal for travelers between Terrace and Prince Rupert.
There is a concrete boat ramp, short hiking
trails and day picnic spots. In season you can fish. There are some simple
facilities. But the draw is the beauty of the river and the Sitka Spruce forest.
The day-use areas are open May 15 to September 30. During
the summer, there may be biting insects so bring repellent.
Park Website
Location Map
Photography copyright: Elizabeth Rose Photography
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We drove around British Columbia for three weeks but did not go to Exchamsiks River. It look beautiful in a brooding kind of way. It would be interesting to see the change in summer, or at least when the weather was fine :)
ReplyDeleteBrooding sounds appropriate when you look at the image of the area and river, a nice and easy going flow and pace....so nice, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the word brooding... or mystical!
ReplyDeleteA most interesting sounding place to keep in mind for a future road trip.
ReplyDeleteI remember driving through a lot of tunnels and seeing lots of lakes in BC on my way to the Alcan Hiway.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful scenery. Would love to make this trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
I have grown very fond of Canada. I've only been to Vancouver, Victoria and Whitehorse in British Columbia. (Hmm. Is Whitehorse in British Columbia?) And, then all the way on the other side, I've visited Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Kingston and Ottawa. Eh?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous lake.
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