| Alexis
Creek , BC, Canada is
a small service town located 113 kilometres (68
mi.) from Williams
Lake on Highway 20 in the Chilcotin Grasslands region of British
Columbia, Canada. The region of rolling hills is surrounded by
lakes and farmlands, some reaching far into the backcountry -
all connected by an extensive network of gravel roads.
The small community is one of the service centres
located along the long stretches of uninterrupted scenery when
exploring Highway 20. The RCMP (police) and the Red Cross operate
stations in Alexis Creek. In town, is a few buildings and a restaurant.
14 kilometres south of Alexis Creek on the Anaham First Nation
lands is a gas station and a general store. Further in the backcountry
is a good selection of campgrounds, provincial parks and wilderness
campsites.
People arrive in the Alexis Creek region for the
backcountry adventures. Adventures like fishing, wilderness camping,
hiking, backpacking, canoeing and offroading in the summer. Snowmobiling,
ice fishing and cross country skiing in the winter.
The many recreational lakes and provincial parks
in the region tend to attract allot of attention. Some of the
parks to consider exploring when near Alexis Creek, BC include
the Bull Canyon, Nazko Lake and White Pelican Provincial Parks.
As, for Forestry Wilderness Campsites there is the Two Lakes,
MacKill Lake, Palmer Lake and Alexis Lakes recreation Sites.
When driving to the Alexis Creek area, it is wise
to take some time out and plan a side trip to Riske Creek and
Farewell
Canyon . It is about 20 kilometres south of Riske Creek and
at the half way mark to Alexis Creek. Farewell Canyon is a sightseeing
must consisting of amazing views of the mighty Chilcotin River,
mountain goats, sandstone cliffs, First Nation pictographs and
some amazing hoodoo formations.
Some explorers arrive in Alexis Creek to fish the
remote lakes in the region, while others seek out the rivers.
Transportation to the remote destinations can vary. Many lakes
connect to the gravel road network but some of the adventure lake
destinations require hiking, horseback riding or even a floatplane
to access. Some of the lakes to, maybe, plan for include Two Lakes,
Haines Lake, Beaver Lake, MacKill Lake and Alexis Lake.
Contact information for
the local Alexis Creek community accommodations, tours,
resorts, guides, activities, campgrounds, attractions, etc.
are posted under the links listed to your right. >>> |
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