Businesses in the
Watch Lake / Green Lake Area
of the South Cariboo, BC, Canada

• 70 Mile General Store
• Ace High Resort
• Graham Dunden Ranch
• Little Horse Lodge

• Trollheimen Weaving Studio
• Meadow Springs Ranch
• Tall Timbers Resort
• Tin Cup Greens Golf Course

• Watch Lake Lodge
• Wind & the Pillows B&B
• XH Buffalo Ranch

70 Mile General Store       Open all year       See #1 on the map below
70 Mile General Store is centrally located between Clinton and 100 Mile House on Highway 97 North at the Green Lake / Watch Lake junction. They handle a variety of basic grocery needs and are fully equipped with gas, and propane. As a liquor agency they carry an assortment of liquors, wine, and beer. They sell hunting and fishing licences and carry a selection of fishing tackle and flies suitable for our local lakes. They also stock basic camping needs, and ice. 70 Mile General Store conveniently doubles as a Greyhound bus depot.

70 Mile Store Website
(250) 456-7744

Ace High Resort      Open all year       See #5 on the map below
Located on the southern shore of Watch Lake. This Cariboo lake is well known for its great Rainbow Trout fishing and natural beauty. This resort is quiet and family orientated. The property is nicely treed, mainly grassed and on 1400 feet of westward facing shoreline! Cabins One, two and three room, completely equipped housekeeping cabins are available nestled among the trees. All cabins are electrically heated and on the lakeshore. RV Sites & Camping Spacious lakefront camping and RV sites include electrical, water hook ups and sani-dump. Semi private boat docks are available. Clean Washrooms Centrally located, modern washroom facility with showers and laundromat.

www.acehighresort.com
info@acehighresort.com
(250) 456-7518

Ace High Services:
Lake shore cabins (some are log), RV sites, power boats, canoes, rowboats, paddleboats. General store featuring: fishing licences, bait, ice, fishing tackle, rod/reel combos, souvenirs, crafts, camping supplies, groceries, and a great selection of hand tied flies!

Ask about our Spring Fishing Special! May 1st - July 1st (power boat and cabin special)

The Graham Dunden Ranch       See #7 on the map below
Located about one mile north of Green Lake, The Historic Graham Dunden Ranch offers plenty of variety for great vacations in the country, especially on horseback. Surrounded by poplar, pine, and spruce trees with two of its own lakes on the property. Graham Dunden Ranch is a year round get-away from your hectic life. Enjoy activities on the Ranch with a variety of western outdoor adventures! Saddle up and keep a lookout for wildlife such as eagles, deer, moose, black bear, coyotes and much more! Or take the opportunity to do absolutely nothing in the peace and quiet of stunning scenery.

www.GrahamDundenRanch.com
info@GrahamDundenRanch.com
(250) 395-0756
Your hosts:
Wolfgang und Barbara

Graham Dunden Ranch Services:
Bed & Breakfast - cozy and comfortable rooms with a bathroom, a TV/Recreation room, and internet access. Horseback ride to your heart`s desire - in small groups! Country lifestyle! Great outdoor adventures!

www.littlehorselodge.com
info@littlehorselodge.com
(250) 456-7524
Your hosts:
Elli, Heiko, Katie,
and Dieter

Little Horse Lodge       Open all year       See #4 on the map below

Turn-key Business Offered For Sale
Lease-to-own option or owner's financing available.

Little Horse Lodge is the only year round resort along the North Shore of Green Lake! Our main lodge has a 45 seat, fully licensed restaurant, plus a sun deck if you wish to dine out in the clean, fresh air. We are famous locally for our fine meals, homemade pies, cakes, bread and cozy atmosphere. We can offer you 3 different kinds of BC Tourism approved accommodations: 3 B & B guestrooms; 15 campsites (some with power); 5 tastefully decorated, rustic log cabins. Our cabins are fully equipped so you can cook your own meals. We will spoil you with a breakfast in our restaurant if you stay in one of the guestrooms. Discover serene lakes, tranquility, open spaces, abundant wildlife - at an affordable price. You can find it all at Little Horse Lodge.

Little Horse Lodge Services:
A 45 seat restaurant, a convenience store with movie rentals, cigarettes, souvenirs, some local arts and crafts, gas and propane, and an Agency Liquor Store. Little Horse also offers public showers, laundry facilities, and a sandbox for our "little cowpokes".

Friday nights - Little Horse Lodge has their famous all-you-can-eat Fish and Chips - only $11.00!
Check the Little Horse Lodge website for JAM Sessions and German/Bavarian Days

Meadow Springs Ranch     Open all year     See #3 on the map below
Go horseback riding at a working ranch and stay in a log cabin. This Guest Ranch is located close to Green Lake and Watch Lake, yet is in it's own private wilderness area. The ranch is a working ranch which can accommodate a maximum of 11 people. This small number allows them to provide a very personal service to their guests. They have saddle horses for every riding ability! There are three cabins - all have wood stoves and have either a full kitchen or are set up for camp style cooking. The "Bunkhouse" is the favorite for families as it can easily sleep six people.

www.meadowsprings.com
msprings@bcinternet.net
(250) 456-2425
Your hosts:
Kathy and Mark

Tall Timbers Resort     See #9 on the map below
We are proud to invite you to Tall Timbers Resort, a family owned resort with warm, friendly and personalized service. Summer days are perfect for fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking , biking, swimming, and horseback riding. A perfect setting for photography, take time to view the wild life. Tall Timbers Resort is a great destination for bird watchers! At Tall Timbers Resort we have enjoyed hosting many Family Reunions. We look forward to hosting your special event! Winter is a special time with powdery snow, clear crisp days and star filled skies at night. Enjoy ice-fishing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating and much more!

Open all year


www.talltimbers.ca
info@talltimbers.ca
1-888-228-8255
(250) 456-7668

Tin Cup Greens Golf Course     See #11 on the map below
Tin Cup Greens Golf Course is a family owned golf course located in scenic 70 Mile House, located close to Highway 97. We offer 9 scenic holes in the middle of ranch country in the South Cariboo Region of British Columbia. We also offer various activities such as our authentic Finnish Sauna. Tin Cup Greens Golf Course is situated on a 40 acre parcel of land 13 KM from 70 Mile House and only minutes away from the recreational area of Green Lake. Our typical golfing season is May through October. Hiking, biking and bird watching and other activities are available as well as endless trails built for snowmobiling use during the winter months. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, skating and pond hockey.

Open all year



info@tincupgreens.ca
(250) 456-7577

Trollheimen Weaving Studio
You can experience the beauty and recreational opportunities of the South Cariboo and learn to weave at the same time. Come away with a blanket, a scarf or shawl, a rag rug, an Appalachian egg basket; or take a workshop in a Norwegian weaving design technique: Double Krokbragd, Square Weave, or Rosepath; weave a table runner, pillow or wall hanging . . . and you can even learn to felt, to knit a scarf, toque, mitts or socks. This all can be achieved in a 3 - 4 nights stay in our sleeping accommodation for three or four, with a kitchenette and bath. You can be self-contained in the open studio loft. We also have electricity available for an RV. Unni Bakstad Lorenz, weaving Instructor, has a background in weaving that spans over 30 years. She's taken extensive courses in Norway, USA, and Canada. She received her Crafts Program Diploma and Certificate for teaching crafts from Capilano College.

Open May 1st - Nov 30th


www.trollheimenweaving.com
info@trollheimenweaving.com
(250) 456-7622

www.watchlake.com
dimps@watchlake.com
(250) 456-7741
Your hosts:
Dimps and Shorty

Watch Lake Lodge             See #6 on the map below
Watch Lake Lodge offers cabins and camping and our most popular attraction is TRAIL RIDING. We offer two well supervised rides daily, at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, except Sunday's. On Thursday's at 6:00 pm we feature an Adult Ride for camp guests only. On Saturday there is a picnic lunch ride, where riders and non-riders meet by the lake and have lunch together. We can accommodate up to 25 riders at one time and they can be as young as 7. Three to four experienced wranglers supervise each ride. Everyone from beginners to advanced riders are welcome...we can handle you all! Built in the late 1920's and situated at the "T" corner on Watch Lake Road the "Lodge" was originally a hunting and fishing camp. Today the Lodge incorporates 12 rustic cabins, 8 sites for tents and campers, a safe swimming area, row boats and a small convenience store. Shorty, Dimps and family offer a very unique vacation experience where you draw your own water and chop your own wood. Generations of families have enjoyed their stay at Watch Lake Lodge and many have formed very special friendships with each other at their "Home Away From Home!"

Be a Cowboy for a day - camp guests can join in on the "Cow Pokes Ride" and ride the range!

Wind and the Pillows B&B Retreat       See #10 on the map below
Our brand new Cariboo Country Retreat is located at the far western end of emerald coloured Green Lake surrounded by miles of pristine Park Land for our guests privacy. We offer 7600 sq ft of luxury accommodations complete with gourmet meals included in our rates. We also offer camping, cabin rentals and RV hook-ups. Reservations are required please and we offer special rates for groups and multiple night stays. Our tropical atmosphere boasts blooming Bird of Paradise, Bougainvilleas, Hibiscus, and many more. The gentle echo of a water fountain can be heard throughout the entire home. This is definitely a retreat for relaxation and a place to get away and treat yourself to something special. Our sunrises and sunsets on the lake are some of the most beautiful in the world and in the fall, you can experience the Northern Lights on a clear night! Please feel free to explore our home and various links in the area.

www.windandthepillows.com
windandthepillows@gmail.com
250-644-4242
Your hosts:
Gail and Brad Potter

XH Buffalo Ranch             See #8 on the map below
Imagine a trip back in time - to when the Canadian Plains Bison roamed the untamed prairie. You won't be disappointed. Elisabeth and Rudy Karlen have been specializing in buffalo ranching for over 20 years. The XH Buffalo Ranch is located at Green Lake, just 20 km east of 70 Mile House. Phone for an appointment and you can then purchase buffalo skulls and buffalo hides.

Organic Buffalo Meat is also available by the side or whole animal.

www.xhbuffaloranch.com
karlen@xhbuffaloranch.com
(250) 456-2319
Your hosts:
Elizabeth and Rudy Karlen

Enjoy the scenic 5 hour drive north from Vancouver. Follow the Trans Canada Highway to Cache Creek, then continue north along the Old Cariboo Gold Rush Trail (Hwy 97) to 70 Mile House. From there just follow the signs.   You'll be surprised by what you find!

No matter what the season, the South Cariboo, BC, is one of Canada's favorite travel destinations. You can have a great vacation get-a-way, no matter what your interests. The list of activities is pretty much endless even in the winter, which is one of the prettiest times of the year! On our Activities page we list things to do all year round. If you plan to travel in the Spring then think about entering our Annual Fishing Derby or if you are looking for a Fall holiday then come and join us at Cariboo Country Night for some good old fashioned fun - a BBQ and Dance with live entertainment!

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