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We are a small outfit that includes your hosts Annett and Hans Wittwer and our three year old daughter Ronya. To our lodge family belongs further seven horses, several cats and our dogs smokey and bandit. They are all friendly and animal loving children will always find a playmate. Come and enjoy your stay at the Chilko River Lodge and experience the natural wild beauty of the Chilko area. Surrounded by spectacular peaks and glaciers and the wonderful scenery of Ts'ylos Provincial Park, the outdoor activities available to our guests are endless! A variety of wildlife are living in the area. You may see Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Deer and Beaver. During mid August the sockeye salmon begin arriving. All of September the waters of the Chilko River are alive with spawning red salmon - truly a sight to see! This in turn draws the bears closer and makes this the best time for possibly viewing and photographing Black Bears and Grizzly Bears.
We don't really cater to any special clientele - everybody is welcome. Guests at the lodge usually become part of the family quickly.
The Chilko River is known for it's great fly fishing (catch and release only). For those wanting to keep their catch (up to two fish), the nearby lake will accommodate you. With or without a fishing rod, Chilko River and Chilko Lakes beauty are breathtaking. We offer jetboat tours on the river and motorboat excursions on Chilko Lake. Our guided trail rides are enjoyable for everybody and go from just short trips for beginners to day tours for the more experienced riders. Quite often our guests have never sat on a horse before - if this is the same for you, don't let it stop you from trying horseback riding. It is a great way to enjoy the country.
Enjoy a fun-filled and relaxing outdoor vacation . . . book now for a wilderness adventure.
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Chilko
River Lodge |
enjoy
a wilderness adventure at Chilko River Lodge & Guest Ranch! Our ranch
and lodge, on the banks of the famous Chilko River, is surrounded by marvelous
scenery including Ts’ylos Provincial Park. We are in the heart of the
Chilcotin on the eastern foothills of the Coast Mountains, where nature
abounds offering refreshing spirits to rejuvenate the body and soul. This
is a land of towering mountains, fresh air, horseback riding, fishing
in clear blue lakes and adventure hiking through immense forests and alpine
meadows. 
Our
lodge consists of the main house and four log cabins for rent. The honeymoon
cabin is a cozy place just for two while the other three cabins can accommodate
5-6 people comfortably and are ideal for families,
small groups and friends.
The
interior of the cabins consists of
a comfortable sitting area with a Yukon stove (for those cooler days and
nights), a small kitchen with fridge. Bathrooms come equipped with sink,
shower (hot/cold water) and flush toilets. We supply the kitchen utensils,
towels and bedding.
The
basic idea of our Lodge is to allow guests the maximum in freedom and
individuality. Therefore, the cabins are equipped with complete cooking
facilities, or join us in the main house where we serve good home cooking
and licensed restaurant.
Chilko
River Lodge & Guest Ranch in the Chilcotin might be located off the
beaten track, but getting to this great family vacation spot is easy.
From Vancouver by car, it’s a spectacular trip as you travel the Trans
Canada Highway to Cache Creek and Highway 97 north to Williams Lake, then
Highway 20 west to Tatla Lake. A
good gravel road takes you from Tatla to Chilko River Lodge. Don't hesitate
to phone us if you need more information on how to get here.
