Wells Gray Park & Clearwater BC

The spectacular scenery is the reason Wells Gray Park  is a "must see" on your trip through BC.  It is known as the waterfall park as there are over 250 waterfalls located in the area. The most impressive is Helmcken Falls, at 141metres it is the fourth highest in Canada.  

However, there is a lot more to Wells Gray Park than magnificent scenery - extinct volcanoes, lava rock formations, alpine meadows, lush forest, and the free-flowing Clearwater River to name a few.   Following are potential itineraries lasting from a short 1/2 hour to a few days stay in Clearwater, BC and Wells Gray Country. 

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The Peek - 30 to 45 minutes

A visit to Spahats Falls allows you to get a taste of the beauty that Wells Gray Country offers its visitors.  Spahats is noted not only for its impressive waterfall but beautiful gorge where you can see the layers of lava rock.

Approximately 21 km return

The Waterfall Dash - 3 hours 

If you arrive in Clearwater later in the afternoon there is still enough time to visit 3 impressive waterfalls - Helmcken, Spahats and Dawson.  In summer (July & August)  it is usually light until after 8:00pm. Or relax in the evening and take a visit the park in the morning before heading off to your next destination.

Driving distance is approximately 93 km round trip to Helmcken Falls

Spahats Gorge

Dawson Falls

Spectacular Waterfalls - 6 to 8 hours  

Same as the dash only at a slower pace so that you can view more of the beauty of Wells Gray Park.  Add in a short hike to Ray's farm & the mineral springs or if you are here in September/ October see the Salmon jumping at Bailey's Chute.  Also for those in a car - a trip up Green Mountain for a spectacular 360° view is a must.  

Driving distance is approximately 114  km round trip to Bailey's Chute or 112 to Ray's Farm and Mineral Spring. If you have the time, take a tour of the Clearwater Lake.

Ray's Farm

Bailey's chute

Full  Day  - 8  - 9 hours

Option A - Waterfalls and Whitewater

Take a whitewater rafting trip in the morning and view the spectacular waterfalls in the afternoon. Clearwater has some great rafting trips at excellent value.

Option B - Horseback Riding and Waterfalls

View the waterfalls in the morning and take a horseback riding trip in the afternoon.  Chance to walk behind the Moul Creek Falls. Not a fan of riding, you can also hike to the falls.

Option C - Waterfalls and hike

After viewing the falls take time to hike one of the many 1/2 day trails in the area.  If visiting in August a drive up Trophy Mountain and short walk will take you to a beautiful meadow of wildflowers.

View from Green Mountain 

White water rafting

Wild Flowers - Trophy mountain

Mix and match to plan your stay in Wells Gray Park

1/2 Day Activities

- Whitewater Rafting

- Float trip 

- Boat tour of Clearwater Lake 

- Sightseeing airplane ride of Wells Gray area

- Horseback riding

- Hiking 

- Golfing

- Kayaking - whitewater or flatwater

Mineral Springs

Clearwater Lake

Full Day Activities

- View the spectacular Waterfalls of Wells Gray Park

- Whitewater Rafting 

- Horseback riding 

- Canoeing Clearwater Lake

- Kayaking - whitewater or flatwater

- Full day hike - guided tours also available

- Fishing - tours available

360°view

Fishing with Silent Sport