Tourism Wells Gray welcomes visitors to the newly renovated and fully accessible viewing platform at Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Park.
“We’re incredibly happy to open the new viewing platform at Helmcken Falls. This project underscores BC Parks’ dedication to making Wells Gray Provincial Park an inclusive destination for all visitors,” said Claire Hanna, Tourism Wells Gray’s executive director.
Hanna said the viewing platform was designed with accessibility as a priority to serve the needs of all visitors to the site. Some of the main features now include resurfaced pathways leading from the parking area to the viewing platforms, fully accessible washrooms, picnic tables and benches with added space for mobility aids that have been placed strategically for easy access to the viewing areas.
“This is the first of two provincially funded initiatives by BC Parks aimed at enhancing park accessibility,” Hanna says. “As this platform opens, it will bring new opportunities for tourism in our community and showcase the park’s natural beauty to an even broader audience.”
Clearwater Valley Road into Wells Gray Park is fully accessible, leading to many of the falls including Spahats, Dawson and the newly renovated viewing area at Helmcken Falls.
“We encourage everyone to visit and enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of the park.”
To check current information before you go, including up-to-date information about park closures and wildfires, visit official sources like the BC Wildfire Service, the local regional district, Drive BC and the Clearwater Times.
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