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Tumbler Ridge is a district municipality in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, and a member municipality of the Peace River Regional District.
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1. Kinuseo Falls
Overall Ratings
5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By JLRae - Tumbler Ridge, Canada
This was probably my 20th visit to the falls. Although the road tends to be bumpy, I usually make 2 or 3 trips by vehicle each year. There is no cell service and that makes it a great spot to come and leave work behind. These falls will take your breath away. Each of the Lookouts give you a unique view. There is a nice spot to have a picnic in the parking lot and well marked paths.
My favourite way to visit the falls, is by river boat. It can be a little expensive but it is well worth it.
2. Monkman Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By HonestOne2015 - Tumbler Ridge, Canada
Higher than Niagara Falls, with out the commercialism. A long drive down a rough road through some amazing mountain vistas brings you to this powerful place where you can literally touch the falls. Trails to hike; camping available. No modern conveniences. Dozens of other roadways can take you farther into the Mountains for real rustic vacation experiences.
3. Bergeron Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Near Tumbler Ridge, one of our highest and most scenic destinations. 4-5 Hours - 11km Circular Route 365m (1200 ft) Elevation Change
Reviewed By Ryan M - Dawson Creek, Canada
The hike to this waterfall is accessed on a gravel/dirt road off Highway 52W. The road is well maintained (for the most part). Maps and local conditions are available at the information centre. During the winter, you can snowshoe all the way to the falls, or to the cliffs. The Bergeron cliffs give you a panoramic view of the rocky Mountains that surround Tumbler Ridge, BC. The hike is uphill and strenuous for the first kilometer, and mostly flat after that. Highly Recommended.
4. Boulder Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Beginning near the Peace River Coal Mine this route will lead you into an amazing formation of Rock Pinnacles on the Southeastern slopes of Mount Babcock. A little further down the road you’ll find the trail to the magnificent Babcock Falls. Rocky in many places - wear appropriate footwear.
Reviewed By TumblerGal - Tumbler Ridge, Canada
This is a lovely loop trail, with multiple options for extending the hike. The trail is well maintained, and the accompanying brochure, available in town at the Visitor Centre, or online at the local hiking club website, wnms.ca, provides some interesting information on the geology that created this jumble of boulders. There is a beautiful tarn for swimming, or letting your dog have a drink, and there are multiple viewpoints of the mine across the valley and the Mountains beyond. Huckleberries abound in August, but beware! There are frequently grizzlies munching the berries in August as well. Take bear spray and make noise as you walk. There has never been a documented aggressive bear encounter on this trail, as the bears have a lot of exit options if they hear you coming. There are developed sport and traditional rock climbing routes, with permanent anchors at numerous locations.
5. Tumbler Ridge Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Ken C
This is one of the reasons we visited Tumbler Ridge and I have to say we were disappointed. The displays are nice but the whole thing was small and boring. My son and I love dinosaurs but there was just not much here. You need more displays and more interactive to keep kids and dad's attention! At least I know my money is going to research.
6. Tumbler Point Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
On the west side of Tumbler Ridge is the trail to Tumbler Point. The trail follows along the edge of an escarpment, with expansive views of the Murray River valley. The area is a bird sanctuary, with 89 types of birds recorded so far. The main starting point for the Tumbler Point trail is the end of Bergeron Drive, on the lower level of town. Parking is Available.
Reviewed By Ryan M - Dawson Creek, Canada
The Tumbler point hiking trail can be accessed from several parts of town (golf course, spiker ave, flatbed falls etc), and is part of a larger network of trails spanning 14km called "The TR Trail". This portion of the trail traverses the edge a mixed alpine forest. The trail itself is situated along the very edge of a ridge, and is mostly flat except for one short, strenuous switchback. The trail passes through a bird sanctuary, and the views to the North and South are phenominal. At the TR point, you can see Quintette mountain clearly. Along the northern side of the trail, you get a spanning view of the Mt. Bergeron cliffs, as well as the Murray river. Highly Recommended.
7. Bullmoose Marshes Trail
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
The Bullmoose Marshes Trails were built in 2003 by volunteers of the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society with permission from the Ministry of Forests. The Sora Trail (500 meters return) and Bittern Trail (1300 meters return) wind through a variety of forest and wetland habitats to viewing platforms. Here some of the waters of Bullmoose Creek pause in their journey to the cold Arctic Ocean.
Reviewed By Ryan M - Dawson Creek, Canada
There are a few spots to set up for a picnic along the marches trail. The trail itself is an easy hike along a marsh, with nice views of Bullmoose Mountain along the way. Recommended for anyone wanting to go for a nice stroll away from town.
8. Wapiti Lake Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Ryan M - Dawson Creek, Canada
We didn't make it all the way to to the provincial park. We drove down the Ojay Main FSR until it turned into the Wapiti FSR, and drove that until we couldn't drive it anymore due to snow and ice conditions. Then we snowshoed down the road 5km to the Wapiti crossing bridge. There is a campground there for summer use. I can't recommend this area enough! You travel toward huge granite Mountains and are eventually engulfed in the rockies. We will definitely be heading back here in the summer for some easily accessible back country camping!
9. Quality Falls Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Quality Creek drops over a number of Waterfalls as it flows to the Murray River. The Quality Falls Trail leads to the uppermost of these falls along a one kilometre trail. There is a picnic site and viewpoint at the falls.
Reviewed By Ryan M - Dawson Creek, Canada
This hike is relatively short, and accessed right off of highway 52E heading toward Dawson Creek, BC. The hike takes you through a dense alpine forest, and along several ridges. The falls are small, but you can swim right close to them in the summer. In the winter, you can snowshoe to the falls, which completely freeze over by December. It's a good payoff for such an easy hike!
10. Dinosaur Discovery Gallery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By diamondsprings - Diamond Springs, California
We came to Tumbler Ridge to see Kinuseo Falls and discovered that dinosaurs had once roamed the area. Two young boys found along the Murray River in 2000 and additional exploration found more footprints and bones. The Dinosaur Discovery Gallery was created as a result of these discoveries. It is a wonderful small museum.
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