species including bears, coyotes, mule deer and the main attraction,
the herds of California Bighorn Sheep that take up residence in
the area. The opportunities for bird-watchers are incredible, with
an abundance of birdlife to choose from, so be sure to take your
binoculars and cameras with you on your outdoor excursions.
Lake on Highway 20. It is situated amidst sweeping grasslands on
the western border of the Central Cariboo and the East Chilcotin.
The town is named after Polish pioneer and settler L.W. Riske who
set up a sawmill and a fl ourmill during the 1860's from which he
sent supplies and produce to the once booming gold rush town
of Barkerville.
Cariboo Circle Route, which takes you from Victoria to Bella Coola,
east to Williams Lake, and then southwest to Vancouver via Lillooet
and Whistler. It is also the doorway to the vast Chilcotin region
and a point from which to explore some unparalleled attractions
such as Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park, Deer Park Wildlife
Reserve and Farwell Canyon with its hoodoos, shifting sand dune,
or fi shing adventures.
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