This
small town in the south of British Columbia's Cariboo Country offers a
wide variety of activities, sights and scenery, year round.
Clinton
is known by some as the Guest Ranch Capital of BC.
A haven
for artists and craftpersons, local craft shops are frequented by those
passing through as well as local people. Established in 1865, and steeped
in Cariboo history, Clinton has a number
of popular historical sights to visit.
For the
visitor approaching Clinton by road or by rail, the scenery surrounding
Clinton offers an ever changing spectrum from rolling hills and ranch
lands to spectacular chasms.
Summer or
winter Clinton has a great many activities to offer the visitor - from
hiking and fishing in the summer to cross-country skiing and skidooing
in winter.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
Big Bar Guest Ranch: No deadlines, fresh mountain air, good horses & trails that lead to spectacular views. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Cariboo, where time has no meaning, we offer riding, hiking, gold panning, canoeing, hay rides, fishing, x-country skiing, snowmobiling,... more
Cariboo Lodge Resort: Constructed of immense spruce logs, our authentic rustic inn (site of original lodge from the early 1900’s) has 20 comfortable guest rooms, a country café, and western saloon. Just 4.5 hours north of Vancouver, start your western wilderness vacation right here... more
HiHium Resort: Enjoy the call of a Loon, and the splash of fish in our natural setting. Stress flows away as you watch an eagle soar - the fiery sun reflects off mirrored waters – and darkness brings a quiet so powerful your heartbeat will lull you to sleep. Experience end... more
Historic Hat Creek Ranch: Explore Cariboo gold rush buildings, pioneer days of ranching & transportation, and the valley’s early use by the Shuswap Nation. It’s a blend of cultures in the sage, bunchgrass & pines with stagecoach rides, a restaurant & gift shop, accommodations, & more... more
Marigold Resort: Let the call of the Loon bring you to our lakeside family vacation spot on Loon Lake. We offer cabin accommodations and camping facilities, and a playground for the children. The lake is naturally stocked, and rainbows up to 1˝ pounds are plentiful. more
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City
Information
Accommodations:
There are two motels and one hotel in Clinton plus a number of campsites,
resorts and guest ranches nearby.
Access:
Clinton is located on Highway 97, 36 km (22 mi.) north of Cache
Creek and 80 km (50 mi.) south of 100
Mile House. A well maintained route, Highway 97 is the major north
south link of Southern BC with Northern
BC, the Yukon and Alaska. Whether you travel by car, bus or train
you will be afforded an ever changing vista.
Clinton
is also a stop of BC Rail as it travels from Vancouver
to British Columbia's northern communities. The scenic trip from Vancouver
to Clinton covers a wide variety of countryside from tall snowcapped mountains
to almost desert conditions and then on to the forested hills of the Clinton
area.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: Hiking and x-country ski trails; fishing
and recreational lakes; rodeo grounds; baseball diamond; community park
for picnicking; recreation centre; memorial hall; tennis courts; curling
rink. Often referred to as "The Guest
Ranch Capital of North America", cityslickers can enjoy the "cowboy
experience". Conditions for hang gliding are said to be among
the best in North America.
Local
Attractions: Downing Lake Provincial Park; Soda Lake; 1861 Cemetery;
Marble Canyon/Demonstration Forest; Big
Bar Provincial Park; Clinton Museum; Painted Chasm; Annual Ball &
Rodeo in May; Clinton Outdoor Sportsmen Auction & Game Dinner in April;
July 1st Canada Day Celebrations.
Population:
750
Trading
Area: 1200.
Main Industries:
Forestry, ranching, mining, service centre and tourism; the area is
also a popular residence for artists and craftpersons.
Climate:
Moderately dry summer with a moderate to cold winter.
For
Information:
Clinton & District Chamber of Commerce
Box 256, Clinton, BC, V0K 1K0
Telephone (250) 459-2640
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Access:
Clinton is located on Highway 97, 36 km (22 mi.) north of 
