70 Mile House/Watch Lake/Green Lake

70 Mile House is located about 50 kms, a 25 minute drive.  South of 100 Mile House at the junction of the Green Lake Road and Highway 97, this community provides basic services to the residents of Green Lake, Watch Lake and adjacent area. This area is a large recreational area due to the proximity of the lakes in the area, and attracts those who enjoy fishing, camping, boating, ATVing, snowmobiling and other outdoor activities. Green Lake has 5 Provincial Park sites.

Like other mile houses" along the Cariboo Wagon Road, 70 Mile was a stopping house-its name marking the distance travelled from Lillooet. Today, 70 Mile House marks the entrance to the recreational paradise of the Green Lake area. Whether you rest awhile at Watch Lake or range farther afield to the Bonaparte Lake area, the rolling terrain and stands of trembling aspen will beckon you to return. While you enjoy your stay at one of the many guest ranches or perhaps a room with a lake view, take the time to visit some of the local natural wonders. Travel south to Chasm Provincial Park- a spectacular bedrock box canyon, 1.5 km long and 120 m deep, featuring a brilliant display of bright orange and pink rock. If you head east, you will pass by the clear emerald waters of Green Lake on your way to either Olsen's Butte or Crater Lake. In summer this area is popular with water skiers, canoeists, hikers and horseback riders. In winter, there are endless opportunities for ice fishing, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. Still looking for adventure? Travel further north to the Mt. Begbie Forestry Lookout and just to the west are the Flat Lakes-great for canoeing. The big skies up here on the plateau make for some gorgeous sunsets and starry northern light-filled skies.

SERVICES
General Store/Liquor Store/Lodging/Restaurants
Post Office
Service  Station
Seventy Mile Activity Centre ( SMAC) Library, Thrift Store, Recycling
70 Mile Community Hall
Nearest Schools: 100 Mile House
100 Mile Elementary/French Immersion - 250-395-2258
100 Mile Junior Secondary - 250-395-2282
Peter Skene Ogden  High School - 250-395-2461    
Cariboo Christian Academy - 250-395-4637  

             
For School Bus Route Information Contact 100 Mile Bus Garage - 250-395-2230