 100
Mile House
Located in the heart of the Cariboo, 100 Mile House is the site of one of the earliest roadhouses on the Cariboo Wagon Road to the gold fields, and received its name because of it's distance from Mile "0" in Lillooet. Many years later, the community of 100 Mile House remains a welcome stop for travelers on the Cariboo Highway 97.
Nestled in a valley overlooking Bridge Creek, this friendly community has become a year round recreational playground as is home to some of the world's finest cross country ski trails and lake fishing. Summertime brings fishing enthusiasts to the hundreds of lakes in the surrounding area.
Population: 1,700. Trading area: 17,000
Main Industries: Lumber mills; log home building, ranching, outdoor recreation services.
Elevation: 930 metres (3050 feet)
Climate: Generally dry, continental. Warm summer/cold winter. Precipitation: 42-62 cm/yr
Access: 80 km (50 mi) north of Clinton, on Hwy 97. 116 km (72 mi) north of Cache Creek. Located on Hwy 97 the major north/south route between Vancouver and the northern communities of BC, Yukon & Alaska. Hwy 24 runs east/west from the Yellowhead Hwy 5 and joins Hwy 97 at 93 Mile, just south of 100 Mile House. This is a relaxed and scenic circle drive for those who wish to connect with the main route from Kamloops and the Okanagan to the Rocky Mountain cities of Banff and Jasper. Hwy 24 travels through the Inter-Lakes District. Rolling hills, grassy fields with stands of aspen, emerald blue lakes, and some of the hottest rainbow trout fishing in the province.
The 100 Mile House airstrip is open to private planes. A larger airstrip is located at the nearby 108 Mile House.
Recreational Facilities: 18 Hole PGA rated golf course at 108 Mile; 9 hole golf course at north end of town; Mt. Timothy Downhill Ski area; cross country ski trails; curling and skating arenas; bowling lanes; playing fields; rodeo grounds.
Local Attractions: Original BX stagecoach; Centennial Park & waterfall; Bird Sanctuary.
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