Big Creek Ecological ReserveFarwell Canyon Sand DunesScum Lake Recreation SiteHanceville CanyonHanceville Lookout Rest AreaStoney Canyon
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Hanceville

Hanceville is a town in Cariboo Regional district, British Columbia, Canada of about 10,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Big Creek Ecological Reserve, Farwell Canyon Sand Dunes and Scum Lake Recreation Site.

51.9192° N, 123.0446° WPop. 10,000

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see10
Notable21
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Big Creek Ecological Reserve

Viewpoint · 32 km

Farwell Canyon Sand Dunes, viewpoint near Hanceville
Must-see

Farwell Canyon Sand Dunes

Viewpoint · 43 km

Must-see

Scum Lake Recreation Site

Lake · 50 km

Places near Hanceville by type

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One day from Hanceville

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:27 pm

238 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hanceville
  2. Big Creek Ecological Reserveviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Farwell Canyon Sand Dunesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Alex Graham Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Bull Canyon Provincial Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Scum Lake Recreation Sitelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Hanceville
Today’s loopHancevilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hanceville?

Big Creek Ecological Reserve (viewpoint, about 32 km), Farwell Canyon Sand Dunes (viewpoint, about 43 km), Hanceville Canyon (viewpoint, about 4 km), Scum Lake Recreation Site (lake, about 50 km), Hanceville Lookout Rest Area (viewpoint, about 5 km), Stoney Canyon (viewpoint, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hanceville?

75 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest lake to Hanceville?

Haines Lake, about 18 km by road; Hutch Lake (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hanceville?

Hanceville Canyon, about 4 km by road; Hanceville Lookout Rest Area (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hanceville?

Start in Hanceville, visit Big Creek Ecological Reserve, then Farwell Canyon Sand Dunes, then Alex Graham Lake, then Bull Canyon Provincial Park, then Scum Lake Recreation Site, and drive back — about 238 km by road in all.