This review is only for the lower portion of the Stein Valley as I only had three days in this park…read moreand it would take 7 days to do a traverse of the park. This valley has been protected as a Provincial Park due to its significance to the local native people in the Lytton area. With the native spelling of the name of the park it meant Hidden Valley as you are not able to spot the valley from Lytton and it can really only be seen from the sky as it has very steep sheer cliff walls on both side of the valley. This Valley is also used for many of the native bands rituals to this day and you can still spot pictographs from years long past on rock faces along the trail. To arrive at the parking area for the lower Valley you must drive to Lytton and take the small 2 car reaction ferry across the river. On this side of the river there are a few farms and a native reserve. Make sure to respect the people as you have to drive past and through their land to arrive at the parking area. If the river is at flood levels in the spring the ferry does not run and you have to drive past Lytton to Lillooet and take a sketchy drive along a cliff lined old logging road (not preferred!). Once in the Valley you will be hiking along the beautiful Stein River. Depending on your fitness level you can do a nice and easy hike to the base of the devils staircase and back to your car as a day trip. Be careful as there is currently a Mother and Cub Black Bear living 2km from the parking lot. If you are a little more adventurous though plan a 2 or 3 day trip in this valley and it can really shine for you. You will despise the devils staircase with a full pack I guarantee it but it is well worth the pain. Push on past really old trappers cabins along sections of the river with large rapids and at around 15km you will come to a nice camp with an outhouse, bear bin and benches made from old fallen trees. This is known as Suspension Bridge camp as this is the location of the first crossing of the Stein River on a suspension bridge. A second day can be spend pushing on past this camp to the mid-section of the lower stein where the river changes completely from a fast flowing river with rapids to a smooth calm slow moving river. You may even get lucky and spot some Beaver. You will have to go up and over some scree slopes and rock bluffs but it is worth the trip. When you are tired head back to camp and spend your last night under the stars. Just remember this valley is very sacred to the natives and should be treated with a ton of respect and nothing should be taken out or touched such as pictographs. Be very careful in summer as temperatures in the area can get upwards of 40 degrees in the Lytton area. #30DaysOfYelp 5/30

This is a easy and beautiful hike near Whistler…read more An easy 30 minute or so drive North of Whistler Village, best to arrive earlier to secure parking and it's a lovely, easy hike along the water, canopied by trees until you reach a spectacular waterfall at the end. Multiple look out points so everyone can get a great vantage point. The lookout is over rock that can get slick when wet but there are ropes you can hold on to if needed. Absolutely breathtaking scenery and on a mid summer day, it was not too busy on our early morning hike!

My husband and I had one day to spend in this area before returning home from our vacation. After…read morea quick search, we found this spot within a 10 minute drive of our hotel. We arrived at about 3:30pm and there were quite a few parking spots occupied. Luckily, some people were leaving and cleared out as we arrived. The hike itself was more of an easy level of 3km round trip. There are some areas fenced off by the falls where they want guests to stay within the safe boundaries. There are some trails where you can get a closer look/wade into the water. Honestly, not too challenging. You won't want to bring a lot of items (water and proper attire) since it is a relatively quick and short hike. The campground was at max capacity, so we were unable to check it out. We did meet hikers of all ages and abilities on the hike, so you're able to take it at your leisure. The spot is located between Whistler and Pemberton, off the Sea to Sky Highway (#99). If you want some pretty scenery and a relatively quick and easy hike, would definitely recommend. They did have a bear sighting (board said July 18th), so that's at your own risk.

Flawless Joffre Lakes Provincial Park! Recommended to me by…read morefriendly hikers I met at Glacier National Park of Canada and again bumping into them while at Mount Revelstoke NP. JOFFRE LAKES = BEST ACTIVITY I did on my 2023 journey throughout Canada! To access Joffre Lakes Park, you must make a reservation online at least 2 days prior to your visit. The website is - bcparks.ca. And conveniently, when I pulled up Joffre Lakes on Google Maps, I was immediately directed to the website with zero hassles in booking a pass for the day. Booking a reservation starts at 7am - Pacific Time. Surprisingly, I had my choice of a Thursday or Friday at the end of June. I couldn't believe there were available passes for both days in peak summertime. Usually when a landmark destination now has to be limited to a certain number of visitors per day (think Zion, Yosemite and Glacier NP's) that usually means the popularity of the park is so great that passes sell out the moment they're available! So, when I logged onto bcparks.ca at 7am, there were passes to be had and it's absolutely free to book! There are 3 lakes to explore at Joffre. They are the Lower, Middle and Upper Lakes. After passing through the Ranger Station at 8am and displaying my day pass - QR Code, I immediately approached Lower Joffre Lake within 5 minutes. For morning time, the lake had a glowing reflection with a light yellow, green and gold coloring to the water. It wasn't turquoise blue, but the Middle and Upper Lakes are pristine blue!! Now here's where the hiking and elevation come into play. For the Middle and Upper Lakes, you will be climbing hard for almost 3 - 4 kilometers. And that should take 2 - 2.5 hours in first arriving at Middle Lake. Middle Lake was gorgeous. It is the prized centerfold piece to Joffre! It took my breath away! It was peaceful and colorfully blue. I had this out of body moment where I felt like I was running around with my head cut off trying to photograph the best aspects of it! Simply put, I was in awe! There's a clearing of trees and bushes beside the middle part of Middle Joffre Lake. Everyone who was hiking was now sitting down, eating lunch and enjoying the views. I grabbed as many pics as I optimistically could before hiking 1 more kilometer to Upper Joffre Lake. On the way to Upper Joffre Lake, you pass by a terrific waterfall called Holloway Falls. It's definitely worthy of a photo or video. Holloway Falls gushes down the mountainside without a hindrance. It's a beautiful thing to see in nature. Now finally at Upper Joffre Lake, it is very picturesque with blue reflections illuminating the lake. I will admit, and I don't know why, but Middle Lake was just better and more colorful. Upper Joffre Lake was great, but I was on a natural high from the Middle Lake. There are plenty of giant boulders to sit down on and enjoy the views at Upper Joffre. Again, hikers were resting after the difficult hike to get here. What I did was hike around Upper Joffre Lake because...in morning time, the sun from the trail looked me straight in the face. So, I thought if I could reach the opposite side of the lake, I'd reap the rewards of having the sun at my back and poetically reflecting onto Upper Joffre. For hiking around Upper Joffre, just follow the Campground Pathway around the lake and then the exploring is at your own accord, choose your own adventure and enjoy. Best thing about the Campground Path (which, btw, is 1 kilometer long), is it steers you clear from the hectic crowds and people taking too many selfies and family photos. At the other side of Upper Joffre Lake, I was able to climb on top of the rocks making my way towards a wonderful splashing waterfall off the side of a cliff! The moment certainly reminded me of one of Yosemite's grand waterfalls. I also noticed other adventurous hikers climbing to the "toe" of a glacier far in the distance. Then finally, from this opposite side of Upper Joffre Lake, I was able to grab a panoramic perspective of the entire lake in one snapshot. Only problem was that some clouds set in, and the lake was no longer colorful. Oh well, in that moment, I was humbled by the experience and felt ready to return back down the mountain. Lastly, on the return hike I was able to capture any last-minute pictures I may have missed upon first starting out. But, when it's not sunny and the lakes aren't glistening, the aura and invincibility of Joffre Lakes dissipates. Just saying, lol, from my Pov. The hike back down wasn't difficult only taking 90 minutes. When I finally returned to the trailhead, I had been gone for 7 hours or half the day. In the end, I was grateful to have discovered Joffre Lakes Provincial Park on a whim through talking with random friendly hikers. This was a really memorable day and who doesn't love turquoise blue lakes!!!

We have wanted to go to Joffre for years but always felt the kids were maybe a bit too young…read more That said there were plenty of kids on the route but they day we went was raining and the climb between the middle and upper lakes was very slick and very slippery, especially on the way down and even experienced hikers were being very cautious. There are also some really quite steep parts so I am glad we waited until they were older. It's a hike that most can accomplish - just be aware that there are some steep parts that l saw people struggle with - BUT it is ABSOLUTELY worth it! The views keep getting better and better. The first lake - lower lake is less than 5 minutes in and is a large, serene body of water. The second lake was in our opinion . In had that stunning blue green color with a snow capped mountain as it's back drop. It's one of the most beautiful things we have seen. The third lake is large, it was raining pretty heavily by the time we got there which disrupted the color a little but it's still a stunning view that is with the hike. We did the entire hike in a little over 3 hours which was not bad at all given the slippery conditions. It's a beautiful place and well worth a visit

A short hike from Whistler Village. Try the many trails. Lovely. Perfect summer day. Bring your…read moresunscreen

Beautiful park in Whistler with lots of traffic but plenty of space to spread out. Beach area is…read morewell maintained and lawn space is also always in good condition. So many great biking trails surrounding the area as well. Definitely one of our favorite spots to visit in the summer up at Whistler!

This park is amazing. There are free parking at the bottom of the park or mountain. It takes about…read more30 mins to walk up to the viewing point. From there you will be able to see the Thompson River meet. Great view and a place for pictures of Kamloops. Highly recommend it!

Last summer we rented the river chalet for a vacation getaway. It was the best break from hectic…read morecity living I've ever had. The river chalet sits on the edge of Clearwater river and there's no other human life for miles around. It's just you, the flowing river, the sky, trees and wildlife. Very serene, rustic and memorable. The chalet is an old log cabin with no phone, no television, no hot water and only a small fridge and stove. You make your own fun, and that's the best kind of all. There's a giant balcony where you can sit and watch the river rush by and laugh with the stillness and calmness inside you, like old friends. The wilderness is so restorative. You're deep in the woods and you need to watch your back for beers. We spotted one about 50 feet off on a hike, but kept our talking loud so as not to alarm it, and it just lumbered off. We went over Canada Day long weekend. The river was swelling and the mosquitos were thick. Thank god for the mosquito nets around the beds. The old, wooden structure has a few holes where the bugs get in, so we had to smoke out the place with bug repellant coils a couple of times, so you need your bug spray. There's also a 25-minute hike in from your car to the chalet. If you don't like to sweat, or get a little dirty, this isn't your type of vacation. It's not a 5-star hotel, t but it will be an experience of a lifetime. Star-gazing, waterfall hikes and waking up to the sight of a river rushing by below you are priceless. But it's only about $125 a day to rent. Split between a few people, that's a cheap holiday getaway. Almost time to book for next year!

Been coming here since 1969. Yup. Ride my peddle bike from Kamloops. Anyways, nice and close to…read moretown. 20 kms. Nice day park. Nice campsites. Flush toilets. Not sure about hot showers. Lots of parking. Boat Launch. Hiking trails. Very kid friendly. To many dogs on the loose in the beach area. Watch out for Duck itch. Big problem. Mosquitoes too.

Where to begin!! My girlfriend and I booked this trip last…read moreOctober as our getaway that we do every year. From the moment we arrived we where welcomed with open arms....Molly one of the ranch dogs was the first to greet us as we drove down the driveway. I have to honestly say Martin and Bernie and the girls blew us away and exceeded our expectations!!! We wanted a vacation to remember and to do some riding and wow...ride we did. We rode aprox. 6 hours a day on some of the most breathtaking trails in the area. We are both riders and have both done trail rides but nothing like this. This just took our breath away. The views from the mountain tops and the beautiful lakes made for the most amazing experience and some great photos. The horses are so well cared for. Bernie take pride in her herd and you can see it just by spending some time her and with the horses. She loves to share her knowledge of horses with you and I have to say I not only had a great vacation I also learned a lot. As for relaxation I can't think of a better place to unwind and relax after a day in the saddle. Martin made the freshest most amazing homemade meals. Coming back from a morning ride to homemade chicken soup with salad to homemade burgers, guacamole and the best blueberry pancakes ever with fresh squeezed orange juice!!! We were so spoiled!!! The atmosphere was very laid back and the owners and volunteers actually sat down at the table and enjoyed meals with us. Honestly by the end of our 6 night stay it was hard to leave as you really start to feel like family as you spend so much time with them. We made some great friendships with other guests and with the volunteers and we are already talking about our next trip back to visit.

Behind the park is a school. This park has 3 Pokestops and a gym. It is not a big park but it does…read morehave Pokestops if you are a Pokemon Player. Most people come here for picnics and a quick stroll. The park is not big. Its very open. Its more of a neighborhood park. Lots of trees and you can see the view of mountains here.

I question the negative reviews of this campground. we have always had very positive experiences…read morestaying here. new owners in 2023 deserve full support. new name is cache creek campground.

My husband, two boys and I booked in here for a long term stay. Due to covid the owner, Dane,…read moreinformed us he was switching it up this season to accommodate longer term which worked well for our situation as my husband has a job in the nearby town of Savona for the summer. Dane knew the duration of our needs as well as that we were travelling as a family prior to arriving. Immediately we could tell he ran a tight ship, was very controlling and we did our best to appease his rules and lay of the land. After 4 weeks and zero altercations, confrontions nor any conflict of and kind he adruptly asked us to leave his campground. He informed my husband that it goes against his campground policy to have families stay long term. He also informed my husband that he was not welcome to stay if we (myself and two toddlers) went home due to the fact that he didn't want to appear as if he DIDN'T welcome families. I feel humiliated and as though my family was under attack. We have been camping our entire lives and have never once been kicked out. As my husband was there working and we have young kids we were in bed by 9pm every evening. We respected his property and we stayed within our camp site with the exception of going for walks to catch bugs or ride bikes. This campground is not busy, the other campers are colleagues of my husband, also working nearby for the summer. After being upset and confused, I read multiple reviews on this campsite many describing the owner as unstable. This is not how you treat people. Isn't camping supposed to be about spending time outdoors as a family?!!