British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. It is untamed, wild and remote. Wildlife such as eagles, grizzly bears and salmon are abundant. You can see all of this surrounding the deepest fjord lake on earth.
British Columbia is home to a lush temperate rainforest. An ancient forest lies within the Quesnel Lake watershed. The trees are more than 1,000 years old. Asters, monkey flower, indian paint bush and glacier lilies adorn the area in a burst of color throughout spring and summer. The lush valley provides a natural habitat for bears, butterflies, hundreds of plant species and animals. Rivers and streams teem with coho, pink and sockeye salmon.
The Mitchell River is only one of the salmon producing rivers in the province. When the salmon return, grizzly bears line the shores to fill their stomachs for their winter hibernation. This unique sight provides fantastic photo opportunities for both professional and amateur photographers.
Eagles soar overhead, their cries echoing along the Mitchell's ecosystem., feeding on salmon carcuses. The eagles nest high in the majestic mountains and their flight and eerie cries are a site to behold. Other species of the area include trumpeter swans, whiskey jacks, blue heron, ducks, geese, woodpeckers, grouse and sapsuckers. Black bear, moose, otter, squirrels mountain goats, cougar and chipmunks are also native to the area.
The Mitchell River Wetlands provide a great ecoadventure. As you walk through the temperate rainforest, you will feel as though you have stepped back in time. These wetlands are the natural habitat for a wide variety of bird and waterfowl species. Tributaries of the Mitchell provide a natural spawning and forage area for trout.
Mitchell Lake is a crystal clear and pristine lake in Cariboo Mountain Park. Gazing over its beautiful water will bring peace to your soul. The ecosystem surrounding Mitchell Lake doesn't exist anywhere else on Earth. Rare lichens and plants that only exist in ancient rainforests can be found along the shores of the 15 mile-long lake. Take a hike through the rainforest for an awesome experience. Continue on to the alpine forests of tge Caribou Mountains and study Western Red Cedars that are 1,000 years old. Some lichens of the area have grown here for 250 years.
Here you can learn about old-growth forests, which are crucial to Planet Earth. Wolf, grizzly bear, mule deer, black bear, mountain goats and an abundance of small animals and bird species nest and forage in this forest. View ladyslippers, monkey flowers and solomon's seal. Pick blueberries and high bush cranberries. Plant species are plentiful. Besides the giant red cedars, you will see lichens, liverwort, shrubs, mosses and a wide variety of wildflowers.
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