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About the Cariboo-Chilcotin Region

map_ccr.jpgThe Cariboo-Chilcotin covers 70,000 km2  of BC’s Central Interior. The region features varied topography, abundant wildlife and spectacular landscapes — from craggy peaks. to cedar-hemlock forests, to grasslands. The Cariboo falls in the Interior plateau, east of the Fraser River, and the Chilcotin lies west of the Fraser.

The Cariboo-Chilcotin is known for its gold rush history, western lifestyle and rugged individualism. In addition to historic towns, the region has spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure and a growing number of amenities for both residents and visitors. And when it comes to adventure, the choices are outstanding — horseback riding in the Chilcotin Mountains, canoeing on Bowron Lakes, backpacking in Wells Gray Park, whitewater rafting on the Chilko River, cross-country skiing near 100 Mile House and riding or relaxing at guest ranches and spas.

Communities

The region includes the City of Williams Lake, City of Quesnel, District of 100 Mile House and District of Wells, as well as many smaller communities, such as Alexis Creek, Horsefly, Likely, Lac La Hache and Barkerville. All are within the Cariboo Regional District.

This region is the traditional territory of Dakelh, Secwepemctsin  and Tsilhqot'in-speaking peoples. First Nations of these language groups include Kluskus, Red Bluff, Nazko, Ulkatcho, Canim Lake, Canoe Creek, Esketemc, Soda Creek, Williams Lake, Alexandria, Alexis Creek, Stone, Tl'etinqox-t'in Government Office, Toosey and Xeni Gwet'in Government. Regional First Nations bodies include the Northern Shuswap Treaty Society and Tribal Council, Carrier Chilcotin Tribal Council and the Tsilhqot’in National Government.

Watersheds

The boundaries of the Cariboo-Chilcotin region are based primarily on watersheds, including the Quesnel, West Road/Blackwater, Chilcotin, and Bridge-Seton watersheds and part of the Middle Fraser River.

To learn more, see About the Basin.

Economy

Today’s Cariboo economy is built on a base of ranching, agriculture, mining, forestry and tourism.

Economic diversification is of great importance to this region — and this is reflected in such innovations as mountain-bike tourism in Williams Lake and Wells-Barkerville, new agricultural products, including hemp, and a well-respected log homes industry.

 

Our Vision

Social well-being supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment.

About the Fraser Basin Council

The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit organization that brings people together to advance sustainability in the Fraser River Basin and throughout BC. Established in 1997, FBC is a collaboration of four orders of government (federal, provincial, local and First Nations) along with those from the private sector and civil society. We work with people in multiple sectors, helping them find collaborative solutions to today’s issues through a commitment to the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability. Our focus is on healthy water and watersheds, action on climate change and air quality and strong, resilient communities and regions.

FBC Project and
Partner Sites

Plug in BC:
www.pluginbc.ca

Emotive:
www.emotivebc.ca

ReTooling for Climate Change:
www.retooling.ca

FBC Youth:
fbcyouthprogram.ca

Climate Action Toolkit:
www.toolkit.bc.ca 

Salmon-Safe BC
www.salmonsafe.ca

Contact Us

FBC has offices in Vancouver, Kamloops, Williams Lake and Prince George. We also have staff located in Abbotsford and Vernon.

To reach us, see FBC Offices and FBC Staff.

Our main office is:

Fraser Basin Council
1st Floor, 470 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5

T: 604 488-5350
F: 604 488-5351
E: 

We are grateful at the Fraser Basin Council Society to live and work on the unceded ancestral
territories of the Indigenous Nations of British Columbia.