Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park and Protected Area

Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den is a protected area located about 95 kilometers southeast of Prince George covering roughly 24,765 hectares. Old-growth forests of cedar, hemlock, and Engelmann spruce cover the land as it spreads along the Fraser River, featuring deep canyons and river valleys.

The Grand Canyon of the Fraser within the park holds traces of the Overlanders' expedition from the 1860s, when adventurers crossed the area on their way to the Cariboo gold fields. This event connected the remote region to the broader story of the gold rush era.

This land represents the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh people, who maintained seasonal settlements and fishing camps along the Fraser River for generations. Visitors can sense the connection between the river and the heritage of Indigenous peoples woven into this landscape.

The area offers three public cabins - 8 Mile, Raven Lake, and Grizzly Den - where visitors can stay during both warm and cold seasons. The remote location requires careful planning before a visit, especially in winter when trails can be difficult to navigate.

Mountain caribou migrate through specific corridors in the park, feeding on tree lichens during winter while moving between different elevation zones. These seasonal movements show how wildlife is deeply tied to nature's rhythm in this wilderness.

Location: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

Inception: 2000

GPS coordinates: 53.82000,-121.60000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45