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 June 2025
 

More Great Guest Ranch Experiences in Nature’s Classroom 

Discovery & Wonder at Siwash Lake

From stargazing beneath velvet skies to photographing the treasures of a regenerating forest, Siwash Lake offers families more than a getaway—it’s an invitation to learn, play, and grow together.

These quieter adventures are designed to spark curiosity and create lasting connections, whether you're marveling at constellations, spotting wildlife, or watching your little ones thrive in nature’s playground.

Here's how our younger guests (and the young at heart) dive into the magic of the wilderness, one discovery at a time...
A budding nature photographer

Ecology Exploration and Nature Safaris

Siwash Lake’s dynamic ecosystem offers rich opportunities for exploration and serves as a living classroom. Accompanied by passionate naturalists, families set off on an interpretive hike through an area affected by wildfire, and come face-to-face with the resilience of the Cariboo wilderness.

Along the path, hidden waterfalls cascade into clear pools, and young guests become budding ecologists—learning how to identify native flora, tracking wildlife patterns, and understanding the intricate balance that sustains this wild ecosystem. These guided explorations offer insights into local ecology, climate change, and the raw power of nature.


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Naturalist hike to learn about wildfire ecology

Star Gazing

When twilight fades and the last notes of the day soften into silence, the stars begin their story. Far from urban glow, Siwash Lake’s dark sky sanctuary offers a breathtaking view of the cosmos.

Families gather under wool blankets with warm drinks in hand, marveling at the expansive night sky while watching constellations, planets, and the Milky Way in vivid detail.

During Starlight Season at Siwash Lake, the annual Perseid Meteor display-- ‘showers of shooting stars’-- is in full swing. Full moons can be so bright at Siwash Lake they cast shadows and capture colour. Dazzling Aurora Borealis displays surprise and delight on some nights; most often at the end of August and during September.
Star gazing at Siwash Lake

Campfire Connection

After an adventure filled day, when the sun dips behind the wild ridges, families gather around the crackling campfire at Siwash Lake—a place where stories unfold under starlit skies and flames flicker like ancient spirits.

Guided by Indigenous tradition, guests learn to twist bannock dough onto sticks and cook it over the coals. The scent of wood smoke mingles with the heavenly aroma of baked bread and toasted marshmallows.

This nightly ritual is more than cozy—it’s a soul-deep connection to the land, a ritual of gathering since time immemorial.
The campfire pit in a wild meadow awaits for families to gather around the campfire

Free-Range Kids

Children ages four and up can join the Free-Range Kids program, which balances freedom and gentle guidance through nature-based play while giving children the chance to sample the best of life on a ranch.

Young explorers engage in activities such as scavenger hunts and fort building. They can plant seeds and pick fresh vegetables in the garden, and collect eggs from the chicken coop. Youngsters are also encouraged to participate in horse care and pony rides, which take place around the barn and home meadow. During quiet times and inclement weather conditions, Indigenous arts and crafts come into play. This program fosters independence, creative thinking and connection to the land.


Free-Range Kids Program

Free range kids frolic in the river


Your next family adventure awaits—come experience Siwash Lake, where curiosity, learning, and wilderness magic come together.


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