Bowron Lakes Circuit Canoe Trip – Outdoor Activities

By: James Foster

Bowron Lake Provincial Park A provincial park in northern British Columbia 116 km canoe circuit The trip will take 5 days to complete The Lakes traversed during trip include: Bowron, Swan, Spectacle,

Skoi, Babcock, and Unna lakes.

My Load:TarpGround sheetSleeping bagClothes bagPaddleLife JacketFishing rodHand towelsKettle or pot with lidPot Cook oilColeman single burner stove

Dad’s load: Tent Sleeping Bag Hatchet Paddle Flashlights Canoe carrier Life Jacket Fishing rod Frying pan Small wash basin Cutting board First aid kit Compass Map

Uncle Dave’s load:

RopeAxSleeping bagPaddle Canoe carrierLife JacketFishing rodCupsPlatesBowls Cutlery

Friend’s load:HammerKnife/ Filleting knifePocket knifePaddleLife JacketTackle boxFishing rodPaper towel Biodegradable dish detergentClothsPropane lanternFuel

Food Schedule:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 1: Scrambled eggs and tortilla

Beef Macaroni Chili

Day 2: Oatmeal Sweet and Sour Pork w/ Rice

Chicken curry

Day 3: Breakfast Cookies

Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Mashed Potatoes

Alpine Spaghetti

Day 4: Pancakes Beef Stroganoff

Corn Chowder

Oatmeal Lasagna w/ meat sauce

Tomato/Vegetable Soup

Trip Schedule:Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Price:$350-400 tickets, both ways for

two people ends at around $1,400-600

$230 for Penobscot 17 canoe rentals x2 =$460

Total: approx $2000