Redstone Between Two Rivers

Redstone is located at the confluence of the Chilanko River and the Chilcotin River. The community lies on Bella Coola Highway 20, a route connecting the Central Coast and the Central Interior via the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau. The river landscape and highway give Redstone its own character: it is a destination for travellers who want to combine a drive through these regions with discoveries in the area and nearby.

A Community on Highway 20

In Redstone, KiNiKiNiK Restaurant, a store, and accommodation are located along Highway 20. KiNiKiNiK offers rental cottages and houses. So if you’re looking for holiday accommodation in Redstone, you’ll also find a specific local lodging option here.

KiNiKiNiK also includes the restaurant. From May to September, it serves home-cooked meals made with organic ingredients; the dishes are wholesome. The limited season is relevant to your travel plans if you’d like to eat there. A green roof reminiscent of historic sod roofs adds another distinctive touch to KiNiKiNiK.

Experiences Around KiNiKiNiK

At KiNiKiNiK, visitors can cross a waterfall via Lover’s Bridge. The bridge offers a chance to enjoy a moment in nature during a stay that combines a short local discovery with a drive through the region. There are also children’s playgrounds on the grounds. Families can therefore include an activity for children in their travel plans alongside excursions, without this implying that it is suitable for every age.

If you enjoy walking, you’ll find hiking trails at Puntzi Lake. The lake is west of Redstone and just over 7 km north of Highway 20. A canoe route on the Nazko Lakes, north of Redstone, offers a different kind of active trip: it is designed to take three to four days. This gives you a hiking option and a multi-day canoe trip as different types of excursions in the area.

At Bull Canyon Park, the Chilcotin River Interpretive Trail is a 2 km out-and-back route. Bull Canyon, also known as Tŝiyi, is also an important Tŝilhqot’in heritage site. The park is a small campground on Highway 20. If you’re interested in the region’s history and cultural heritage, you can consider including Bull Canyon in your travel plans and treat the trail as a short route in its own right.

Orientation and Regional Differences

Nunsti Provincial Park is due south of Redstone. The Redstone Native Cemetery is also located near Redstone, on the south side of Highway 20; visitors can pay their respects there. These places appeal to different interests: the park is a named natural area in the vicinity, while the cemetery offers an opportunity for a respectful visit.

The locations of other communities also help with general orientation along Highway 20. Alexis Creek is east of Redstone and is the service centre for the East Chilcotin region. Tatla Lake is west of Redstone and serves as a departure point for helicopter tours to the Homathko Ice Field. These different regional connections may influence your choice as you consider whether your stay should focus mainly on Redstone itself or include other destinations along your route.

By contrast, planning a multi-day canoe trip or destinations farther west means focusing on different priorities. Redstone thus combines a stay in a specific community with its location on a regional highway and a range of natural and cultural sites in the surrounding area.

More Destinations

You can also explore these places: Lac La Hache, Lone Butte, 100 Mile House, Bridge Lake, Williams Lake, Puntzi Lake, Cariboo F, Anahim Lake.

For the broader travel overview: Cariboo.