Duck Tours and Scenic Drivesin British Columbia
Kamloops Lake Hoodoos - photo by DJODuck Tours Scenic Drive Info
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| Description | Location | Details | Other Info |
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| Kamloops, BC Hwy 1 and Hwy 5 (Coquihalla) | West border of the city of Kamloops - stay right and follow Hwy 1 via Cache Creek | you will immediately see a number of small wetlands that have white and red vegetative fringes. These wetlands are highly alkali but do support some waterfowl population | Deactivated Afton Mine, 1km on the left - deep, open pit copper mine - currently (2005) considering re-opening in future if markets remain strong |
| CHAI-NA-TA Farms | Worlds largest ginseng producer - 10km | Characterized by fields of crops covered with a black tarp used a sunlight filter to simulate natural forested enviroment | Cherry Creek Equestrian Center |
| Kamloops-On-the-Lake (Six Mile Ranch) | 20km - main development to the right side (starting just past Cherry Creek) | All season resort - under construction; | fruit stand, panoramic views |
| Kamloops Lake Viewpoint | 25km west of start point | Sensational viewpoint for Kamloops Lake; hiking trails, washrooms, picnic area and shelter | views to East (Kamloops), North (mountain range), and west (Savona) -more pullouts for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding area |
| Tunkwa Lake Rd - Savona | 31km west of original start - New start-reset trip odometer | Turn left to proceed with this tour. Paved road leading to Tunkwa Lake Recreational Area and Logan Lake | - Savona - small community, food, services, gasoline, food. Notable summer fishing derby Steelhead Provincial Park - located off Hwy 1 at the end of Kamloops Lake - fishing, camping, boating |
| Six Mile Ranch DUC project | 1.3km up Tunkwa Lake Road. Turn left on Six Mile road and follow to various wetlands and Six Mile Lake. Road is older and not well maintained. With caution, a car will do but a higher clearance vehicle is recommended.Project extends for approx 6km. You can either exit the other end to get back on Highway 1 (near Kamloops Viewpoint or double back to the Tunkwa Lake Road. | Multiple wetlands that receive water via a stream diversion. Co-operation of local ranches was paramount in developement.Many waterfowl, song bird and raptor species such as bald eagle, osprey, hawk, owl or kestral. | 6 Mile Lake has long been an important early season trout fishery; hiking and/or mountain biking. Wildlife could include mule deer, black bear, coyote and beaver. |
| Tunkwa Lake Recrational Area DUC projects | approx 16 km from Hwy 1 | Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park: includes both Tunkwa and Leighton Lake, Tunkwa Lake Resort, pothole wetlands, Beaverhouse Lake | camping, fishing, hiking, atv/motorbike trails, big game hunting, snowmobiling |
| Tunkwa Rd - Logan Lake | approx 30km from Hwy 1 | turn left to Logan Lake (Meadow Cr.Rd) to continue the tour. South (straight ahead)to Merritt via Mamit Lake Rd (Hwy 97C) or right on Highland Valley Road (Hwy 97C) to Highland Valley mine, other recreational areas, Ashcroft | Highland Valley Mine tours, Mamit Lake (great waterfowl site), fishing, hunting |
| Town of Logan Lake - DUC projects | 1 km east of Tunkwa Lake Road (start new mileage at Tourist Info Centre) | Two separte projects on the same water system (Meadow Cr). Logan Lake and Logan Lake Marshes. Logan Lake is beside the road with a control structure and aerator. Marginal waterfowl habitat. Logan Lake Marshes are located behind the highschool and accessed via Topaz Crescent 500m west of the Tourist Info Centre. | Meadow Cr. Golf Club; camping/fishing at Logan Lake, many snowmobile and dirt bike trails. Mall, pubs, accommodation and other services |
| Lac le Jeune Area | 25km east along Meadow Creek Road | 23 km east-Walloper Lake - DUC participation project 25 km - turn right Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park, Woody Life Resort, Lac LeJeune Resort and Conference Centre | -camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. Big game hunting in the surrounding area for deer, black bear and moose |
| Stake Lake Recreation area including access to Lodgepole Lake Chuwheels Mtn Trails | 28km (3km past LeJeune turnoff) right side. You are now travelling south - for access to Lodgepole and Chuwheels Mtn. Trails, turn left approx 200m past Stake Lake turnoff | 4 season recreation area, some waterfowl on the lake, especially loons | Stake Lake X-country ski trails and day lodge, beautiful family fishing lake, hiking/moutain bike/dirt bike/ snowmobile trails; possible wildlife sightings in area - deer, black bear, moose, osprey, bald eagle, hawks, owls, grouse, coyote |
| McConnell Lake Provincial Park and Area | 30km from Logan Lake (5km north of LeJeune) | family recreation lake camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing | wildlife viewing, atv/dirtbike trails, snowmobiling, ice fishing |
| Goose Lake Road access to Bush Lake Interpretive Trails | 34km from Logan Lake | short and easy trails that illustrate modern interpretive forest practices | hiking, challenging mountain bike trails |
| Jacko Lake - Inks Lake | approx 40km from Logan Lake and 6km north of McConnell - turn right before tunnel to Jacko or left to access Ink Lake Rd | Jacko Lake and Inks lake provide staging and nesting habitat for waterfowl. Jacko is considered a water storage facility for local ranch and has a control on the south end of the lake | Gorgeous Drive downhill from Goose Lake Rd to Jacko. Panoramic view as you break into the grasslands from the upper elevation forest; Jacko - fishing and hiking - NO CAMPING; Inks Lake Trails - mountain and motorbike trails. |
| Jacko Lk to Kamloops | approx 50km from Logan Lake or 10km from Jacko Lk turnoff; winding narrow road - caution when approaching the valley - aptly named "Deadman's Curve" - heed posted speed limit | pothole wetlands along route including odourous Wallender Lake | Kamloops Shooting Club approx 3km from Jacko turnoff |
Notes:
1) all distances are approximate
2) use caution when stopping along the highway - traffic can be dangerous
3) avoid trespassing; treat the land and fences with respect; take all garbage with you
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