The West Chilcotin offers something for everyone's taste.

 REST and RELAXATION

 Enjoy the peace and quiet of spectacular natural surroundings. Sit and read a book while listening to the calls of the loons; paddle a canoe around the lakeshore; swing in a hammock or go for a nature walk.  Nimpo Lake is the perfect spot to unwind and de-stress.

FISHING, FISHING, FISHING!

NimpoLlake is famous for it's natural rainbow trout. Most come in between 1-3 lbs and some up to 5 lbs, if you are a really lucky angler. Cast your line - enjoy excellent fishing in Nimpo Lake or the nearby Dean River.

BOAT RENTALS:  Canoes, pedal boats and kayaks are free to cabin guests and can be rented for $5 per hour to campers and visitors.  For fishing, we have 12' & 14' aluminum boats & motors for rent ($12/hr or $60/day), or bring your own and launch on our ramp. There is no moorage fee for resort guests.                                                                                                                                                                           

 NEW for 2012 - we have just added a 20 ft pontoon boat to our rental fleet! It will rent for $20/hr or $120/day. It can accommodate up to 12 people and is perfect for family groups. This boat is safe for children (fully gated) and is easily accessible for guests with mobility issues. 

Bring your fishing gear or purchase it at a nearby store or outfitter in Nimpo or Anahim Lake. A BC freshwater fishing license is mandatory and can be purchased online from BC Fish and Wildlife. If you forget to get your license before you come you can purchase it at the Nimpo General Store.                

 ** NOTE:  In Canada, all operators of Pleasure Craft fitted with a motor are now required to have proof of competency on board, or risk a $250 fine.  For more information and to take the online exam to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, visit: boaterexam.com We cannot rent you a boat if the operator does not have this permit.

WAYS TO SEE THE SCENERY:
Paddle or Pedal... in one of our canoes, kayaks or pedal boats. Free to cabin guests.
Hike, mountain bike or ride (ATV)
Enjoy any of the many the great trails in the area. Click here to view trail maps.

Go for a scenic drive:
Take a ride over to the Precipice or drive down the famous Heckmann Pass (known as "The Hill") West on Route 20, to see the spectacular Hunlen Falls, and on through Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

BE A COWPOKE..
...For a day, or several days on the range. We can help you arrange to horse-back ride at a nearby stable for an afternoon or enjoy several days on a pack trip into the Itcha Illgatchuz Range or the Rainbow Mountains.

SOAR THE SKIES..
Go for a "flight-seeing" trip with a local float plane operator. Your Nimpo Lake Resort hosts can help you arrange your outings or you can contact one of the air services in the region. You can also arrange to fly to our Wilderness Cabin if you want to truly get away from it all.
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WILDLIFE Viewing
Many species may be sighted in the Chilcotin (seasonally) including deer, moose, caribou, bears, wolves, coyotes, foxes, cougars, wolverine, marten, fisher, beavers, marmots, ermine and Canada lynx. Bird Watchers may catch sight of hawks, bald eagles, maybe a peregrine falcon, Canada jays, Clarks nutcrackers, American white pelicans, loons, kingfishers, whiskey jacks, woodpeckers, hummingbirds and other northern birds. As well countless species of waterfowl nest and begin migration from Nimpo Lake.