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Wells Gray Provincial Park

Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada
250-674-2646
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Clearwater
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Parks, Waterfalls
Activities: White-water rafting, Kayaking
Traveler Description: Each waterfall seems to be more spectacular than the last! There's a  small, beautiful, and oft-missed one - a short walk from the junction of the... more »
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sydney
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

A beautiful Park, with some wonderful walking trails. More

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Kamloops
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

The peacefulness of nature, just getting "out of the grid" and enjoying no television and the hubbub of the city More

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Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

There is always something exciting and beautiful to see in this park. You can buy a book called "Exploring Wells Gray Park" at the travel center. It gives you history about the various places you can hike to and has some great hidden hikes as well. SO BEAUTIFUL! More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
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Wells Gray Park has so many things to do. The viewing platform on Green Mountain gives an awe inspiring view of Pyramid Mountain and the volcanic valley. The Ray Farm is an incredible experience. An old settler's homestead with a 2 km hike to what you think if the middle of nowhere(maybe it is) and you come across this viewing... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2011
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Wells Gray Park is often left out of vacations in BC. Curiousity sent me there and I was surprised by its beauty. Late August means no bugs and good weather, but I would go anytime. Helmicken Falls and Spahats are some of the highest waterfalls in Canada, flowing down from the mountains and descending through lava rock deep into rounded... More

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Edmonton
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011

Thankfully we did not let "Ronnie's" indifference deter us. Ronnie is an attendant at the Visitor's Centre, and judging from her unhelpful attitude and lack of enthusiasm, we would have thought Wells Gray would be a waste of time. We went anyway, and really enjoyed the drive. Helmcken Falls is the highlight. The road becomes quite rough and is poorly... More

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UK
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011
2
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We spent a day here and saw Spahats Falls, Dawson Falls, Helmcken Falls and Bailey's Chute. Dawson and Helmcken are well worth a visit - beautiful. We saw the Salmon swimming upstream at Bailey's Chute which was incredible, something we had never seen before. You found yourself cheering them on. Would have been good if we could have spent longer... More

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Cochrane, Alberta
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2011
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We agree with most of the entries about Wells Gray Provincial Park. It is a special place with lots to do for people of all ages and activity levels. Many of the entries talk about short excursions that can be achieved by most visitors to the park as they drive and camp. The Trophy Meadows hike is a must for... More

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Hull England
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011
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We had one day in the Well Gray Park. I would recommend stopping at the visitor information centre before heading to the park. This is on the highway at the junction for the park and has a full-size bronze moose in front. They are very helpful and will provide maps free of charge. We explained we had one day in... More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011
1
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On our way to Jasper we did spent two days in Wells Gray Park. We loved this park (even more than Jasper and Banff). It has short and longer trails. It's quiet, very beautiful with nice waterfalls. We regretted that we didn't spent more time in the park. More

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