Princeton Visitor Information Centre
105 Highway 3 East
Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Telephone: (250) 295-3103
Fax: (250) 295-3255
Email: chamber@nethop.net
Princeton Town Hall
169 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 670
Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Telephone: (250) 295-3135
Fax: (250) 295-3477
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Mountain Biking
Kettle Valley Rail Trail
Visitors tell us that the Princeton portion is one of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail’s most picturesque sections. The trail runs from Brookmere south-east to Princeton and then north-east from Princeton to Bankeir and the Three Lakes, a distance of 113 kilometres (70 miles). Princeton is at the centre and lowest point of elevation on the trail, making it your perfect base camp for your ride.
Bike Away: Highlights Along the Way
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Otter Lake with excellent swimming beaches
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Village of Tulameen with accommodation, restaurant and general store
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Historic Coalmont and the Coalmont Hotel (open)
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Tulameen River canyon
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Trestles and tunnels
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Town of Princeton with commemorative trailhead, motels, restaurants, shopping
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Site of the Kettle Valley Railway's last spike and last bridge built; known as the “Bridge of Dreams.”
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Traverse through upland range and forest land
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Unique B&Bs
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Osprey Lake, Chain Lake, and Link Lake
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Princeton area KVR information centre and store in Bankeir (near Osprey Lake)
Shuttle services are available both directions from Princeton.
China Ridge Trails
Cycle over forty kilometres of signed trails leading through old growth forest and young forest with many a breath-taking view. But that’s not all. China Ridge trails connect to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. They also connect to endless old logging roads and one can cycle all the way from Merritt.
You can really get away on these trails. But, you should have a trail map and the proper safety equipment. For more information on China Ridge Trails phone the China Ridge Cross-country Society (250 295-7154) or contact the Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce.
There is a challenging technical trail with jumps and ramps. Use at own risk.
The Vermilion Trails Society website has helpful information for your trip.
Visit www.vermiliontrailssociety.com.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has a trail inventory website with interactive maps and other resources.
Visit www.rdos.bc.ca/index.php?id=141.
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Above: Cycling near Kelly Peaks
Bike away on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail provides memorable scenery
Cycling along the Tulameen River
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