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Likely
Likely is located 150 km (94 miles) north-east of 150
Mile House and approximately 42 km (26 miles) north of Horsefly.
Two
Routes
The two main routes into Likely are; taking the junction at 150
Mile House which is only 14 km (9 miles) south of Williams
Lake, or by traveling the backcountry Beaver Lake Road from
McLeese Lake which is north of Williams
Lake by only 50 km (31 miles).
Relic
Mining Equipment
Likely is a small community whose economy has historically revolved
around mining and forestry. You can see lots of evidence of this
as you travel through the area. A nice example of past history is
at Cedar Point Class "C" Provincial Park where a display
of relic mining equipment exists.
Cedar
Provincial Park
Only 6 km (3.75 miles) from Likely, Cedar Point Class "C"
Provincial Park is located on Quesnel Lake. Named because of all
"old growth" cedar trees growing there; Cedar Point Class
"C" Provincial Park is a good spot to camp with an RV
or tent. From here you can explore the miles of forest service roads
or boat and fish on Quesnel Lake.
Quesnel
Lake
At around 157 km (100 miles), long Quesnel Lake is the largest lake
in the Cariboo Region. Shaped lake a "Y", Quesnel Lake
has at least 600 km (350 miles) of shoreline. Fed by various streams
and rivers, you can discover some incredible waterfalls throughout
your exploration as the water tumbles down from the Cariboo Mountains.
World's
Deepest Fjord Lake
This lake, besides being large is incredibly deep. Most sources
for the area say almost 1.800 feet. (549 m) apparently, this makes
it the world's deepest fjord lake after it was formed during the
glaciation period.
20
lb. Rainbow Trout
Quesnel Lake is a favorite spot for people from Williams
Lake and Quesnel to come and fish.
There are lots of talk about people catching 20 lb. Rainbow Trout
in this lake.
Incredible
Winds
A word of caution - if you are boating and canoeing on Quesnel Lake,
there are some incredible winds that occur off the Cariboo Mountains.
Make sure you pack extra food if you have to wait it out. The water
can get quite choppy.
Quesnel
Forks
Besides Quesnel Lake, make sure you visit the historic ghost
town of Quesnel Forks. Located 13 km (9 miles) west of Likely where
the Cariboo River and Quesnel River - "The Forks" - offers
you a chance to glimpse into British Columbia's Gold Rush days of
the late 1800's.
Recreation
Besides fishing and boating that you'll find in the Likely area,
there are also the endless miles of forest service roads and historic
mining trails. There are some great hikes and mountain biking available.
Quesnel
River
If you enjoy whitewater activities, take advantage of the rapids
found along the Quesnel River. There are a few guides in the area
who will help if you're unfamiliar with locations.
Bowron
Lake Canoe Circuit
For canoeing and kayaking, try the Bowron Lake circle route just
north of Likely. To get there, take the 144 km (90 miles) summer
only 4X4 backcountry road through Cariboo River Park to Barkerville.
Make sure you visit the store or contact BC Highways for road conditions
information and make sure your vehicle is in good operating condition
before attempting this as there is no cell phone service or help
available.
Winter
Recreation
In the winter, enjoy great snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross-country
skiing throughout the Likely area.
Accommodation
Various establishments exist around Likely including the Likely
Hilton and various Bed and Breakfasts. For RV camping, try Cedar
Provincial Park or the Forest Service Recreation site at Quesnel
Forks.
Forest
Recreation Sites
Other forest service sites exist around Quesnel Lake for more wilderness
style camping. Try to obtain a backcountry road map for directions.
Festivals
Experience the mid-July Festival at Quesnel Forks called "Quesnel
Forks Gold Nugget Music Festival." This event celebrates the
bygone era of historic times. Camp on location at the Forest Service
Recreation Site; get your tickets early as these sites fill up fast!
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