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BC Canoe Circuits & Multi-Day Paddle Camping

From the world-famous 116km Bowron Lake Circuit to the tranquil wilderness waters of Murtle Lake, explore BC’s premier backcountry canoe trips.

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Cariboo / Wells🛶 World-Renowned 116km Circuit

Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit

Access: 1.5 hours east of Quesnel (Hwy 26)
Route: 116km full circuit (6–10 days) • 8 lakes connected by portage trails • Max 50 people/day
Wells Gray / Blue River🛶 Non-Motorized Wilderness Lake

Murtle Lake (Wells Gray Provincial Park)

Access: 45 mins from Blue River (27km gravel road + 2.5km portage trail)
Route: Largest non-motorized lake in North America • 100km of wilderness shoreline • Lagoon sandbars
Wells Gray / Clearwater🛶 Wilderness Fjord-Lakes

Clearwater & Azure Lakes

Access: 1 hour north of Clearwater on Clearwater Valley Rd
Route: Two connected wilderness fjord-lakes • Water taxi drops available • Cascade waterfalls along shore