D’Arcy Trip Overview
This tour was recently awarded a “Canadian Signature Experience” by The Canadian Tourist Association as one of the best tours offered in the region.
Search for gold on the historic Li-lik-hel Mine Expedition. Ride on trails that were originally cut by the miners and have been pounded in by years of horses transporting the gold ore to the rail-head in the early 1900’s. Spend three days and two nights in BC’s spectacular Coast Mountain Range. During this time, you’ll explore the beautiful mountain range between Birkenhead Lake and the Li-lik-hel mine. Rivers, lakes, forests, alpine meadows, old mine packhorse trails and single track await your expedition. Sure-footed gentle mountain horses will carry you to each campground where our guides set up camp and cook a dinner around the campfire. Over the three days you will get to know the horse that we have picked to match your abilities and learn to appreciate their nature.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: D’Arcy, Canada
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting D’Arcy, British Columbia, Canada
This tour was recently awarded a “Canadian Signature Experience” by The Canadian Tourist Association as one of the best tours offered in the region.
Search for gold on the historic Li-lik-hel Mine Expedition. Ride on trails that were originally cut by the miners and have been pounded in by years of horses transporting the gold ore to the rail-head in the early 1900’s. Spend three days and two nights in BC’s spectacular Coast Mountain Range. During this time, you’ll explore the beautiful mountain range between Birkenhead Lake and the Li-lik-hel mine. Rivers, lakes, forests, alpine meadows, old mine packhorse trails and single track await your expedition. Sure-footed gentle mountain horses will carry you to each campground where our guides set up camp and cook a dinner around the campfire. Over the three days you will get to know the horse that we have picked to match your abilities and learn to appreciate their nature.
Itinerary
Day 1: 9:30 Meet at the Birkenhead FSR trailhead
Stop At: Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, Blackwater Lake Road, Birken, British Columbia Canada
This is the closest location Viator will allow, but we meet at 9:30 on the Birkenhead FSR, which is not the same location as the Park.
You will meet your horses and guide, Put your camp goods in the trailer, and ride about 20 Kilometers to our base camp. A saddle bag lunch is supplied and a full supper in the evening.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camps consists of platform tents with cots, mats and sleep bags (on request), open dining room, Hot and cold water
Day 2: Up bright and early and ride to and explore the Li-lik-Hel mine
Stop At: Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, Blackwater Lake Road, Birken, British Columbia Canada
Ride to thinly-lik-hell mine, which is not located at Birkenhead lake, only location Viator will allow
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Same accommodation as the first night
Day 3: Slower start, saddle your horses and get a day riding in before you return to the trailhead
Stop At: Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia
You will see the lake from the other end form the Park at our private lunch area
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
