Bowron River

Bowron River

The Bowron River originates in Bowron Lake Provincial Park of east central British Columbia and flows north to join the Fraser River. The river was named after John Bowron, the Gold Commissioner in Barkerville.

Notable Features

Portage Canyon, accessed by a 0.5 km trail off the Vama Vama Forest Service Road, is a stretch of rough water in the lower third of the Bowron Rver. This spot provides a secluded picnic spot and prime trout-fishing.


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