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displays of duck-billed dinosaurs. made reservoir in North America, offering excellent
Twenty minutes from Hudson’s Hope, visitors can fishing, boating and opportunities for fossil hunting. ALASKA HWY (BC HWY 97 NORTH)
drive over the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, one of the largest In addition to comfortable inns, resorts and lodges,
earth filled dams in the world at more than a mile visitors will find four municipal campgrounds located The Shepherd’s Inn
across and six hundred feet high. There are scheduled at Cameron Lake, Dinosaur Lake, Alwin Holland Location: Milepost 72 on the Alaska Highway
tours of the underground powerhouse, hands-on Park and King Gething Park, and two privately and BC 97; 25 miles northwest of Fort St. John;
exhibits and a video presentation. Stretching out owned RV parks, most either within the town or a few 205 miles south of Fort Nelson.
behind the dam, Williston Lake is the largest man minutes away.
For over 40 years, Shepherd’s Inn has been a
family owned and run business offering a variety of
very affordable motel rooms, restaurant, convenience
store and fueling station.
All the rooms have been renovated and are
non smoking, with some designated pet rooms.
Take advantage of free wifi, fitness room and
complimentary coffee.
The restaurant offers home cooked meals,
breakfast all day, delicious homemade breads, pies,
baked goods and soups all made from scratch; open
every day but Sunday.
The store features homemade baked goods, coffee
and other drinks, chips and candy, along with crafts
made by staff and local artisans, including fur hats,
pillows, greeting cards, moccasins and honey in
season.
The fuel station offers gas and diesel sales, and
most automotive products to get you by in a pinch.
Bus and RV Tours welcome with ample parking;
please call ahead.
Wonowon
Location: Milepost 101 on the Alaska Highway
and BC 97; 54 miles northwest of Fort St. John.
Population 300.

Stone Mountain Sheep, Muncho Lake
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