Open Chilcotin grasslands give way to dramatic cliffs, eroded formations and a wide, winding river.

On the road

Farwell Canyon Road passes through rolling grasslands and deep gullies in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia. The journey offers frequent opportunities to stop and observe the landscape.

The story of the land

The original trip notes describe the meeting of the Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers and the striking contrast between open grassland benches and the canyon below.

Additional original photograph from Farwell Canyon
River scenery from the Farwell Canyon archive. · Photograph from original OWJ archive.
Archive note: This prototype summarizes an older firsthand account dated October 9, 2020. It is not a current trail report, and road access, conditions, routes and local guidance may have changed. Confirm conditions with official sources before visiting.
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