Tourism Northern Rockies, Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Toad River
Toad River: M=406 KM=654 HM (Historic Mile)=422
Things to do:
Hiking/Biking/Riding - NON GUIDED
Nonda Creek Corridor: M=409 KM=658
A 25 kilometre route for full sized vehicles with travel restricted to 400 metres on either side of the trail. In less than a kilometer, take the left fork to drive up to the top of Nonda Corridor.
West Toad/Yedhe Corridor
There are two motorized routes which are suitable for mountain biking, leading into the wilderness and wide river valleys of the Northern Rockies, located on each side of Moose Lake. The West Toad Corridor is a 23 km route to the west, the Yedhe Corridor is a 36 km to the east. Please see the Hunting section for further details.
Hiking/Biking/Riding - GUIDED
- Folding Mountain Outfitters M=401 KM=646
- Phone: (250) 232-5451
- Note: Offers horseback trips, wildlife viewing, jet boat trips, fishing trips, photo safaris, guided hunting trips, and trap-line trips. Daily and hourly trail rides available or you could see the area by jet boat and take a fishing, wildlife viewing or photo safari trip.
- Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge M=409 KM=658
- Web: Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge
- Email: stonemtnsafaris@direcway.com
- Phone: (250) 232-5469
- Note: Offers hiking trips, horseback trips, wildlife viewing, photo safaris, guided hunting trips, a bed and breakfast, trap-line adventures, flight seeing and cross country skiing.
Boating
A Grade 2 river with sections of Class 3 rapids. Half day trip. Put in at Toad River Bridge, and take out at Toad River boat launch.
- Folding Mountain Outfitters M=401 KM=646
- Phone: (250) 232-5451
- Note: Offers jet boat trips, please see the Hiking/Biking/Riding section for full details.
Wildlife Viewing
Reflection Lake
Reflection Lake is excellent habitat for moose, beaver, swans, geese and other waterfowl. Take a moment to stop at this wildlife viewing area, the access for which is through the Toad River Lodge RV Park.
- Folding Mountain Outfitters M=401 KM=646
- Phone: (250) 232-5451
- Note: Offers wildlife viewing and photo safaris, please see the Hiking/Biking/Riding section for full details.
- Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge M=409 KM=658
- Web: Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge
- Email: stonemtnsafaris@direcway.com
- Phone: (250) 232-5469
- Note: Offers wildlife viewing and photo safaris, please see the Hiking/Biking/Riding section for full details.
Fishing - NON GUIDED
Racing River
Access is at the Racing River Bridge (Mile=406 KM=654 HM (Historic Mile) =422). Good fishing for Arctic Grayling and Dolly Varden.
Toad River
There are multiple highway access points for large Arctic Grayling and Dolly Varden.
Fishing - GUIDED
- Folding Mountain Outfitters M=401 KM=646
- Phone: (250) 232-5451
- Note: Offers fishing trips, please see the Hiking/Biking/Riding section for full details.
Hunting - NON GUIDED
Nonda Creek Corridor: M=409 KM=658
A 25 kilometre route for full sized vehicles with travel restricted to 400 metres on either side of the trail. In less than a kilometer, take the left fork to drive up to the top of Nonda Corridor. This area is good for Elk, Stone’s Sheep and Moose.
West Toad Corridor: M=425 KM=689
A 23 km route that is open to full sized vehicles for its’ entire length, but travel to each side of the route is restricted to within 10 metres. There are two main creek crossings: one near the beginning of Tandzie Creek and another across the West Toad. A few kilometers in, you will pass through an outfitters’ lodge site (please reclose gate if you find it that way) on the way to Moose Lake. This area is popular for Moose, Stone’s Sheep and Mountain Goat.
Yedhe Creek Trail: M=424 KM=687
A 36 kilometre route that is mostly restricted to ATV travel. The trail starts out by crossing the Toad River over the Davis Keyes bridge behind the gravel pit. Take a quick right off the bridge and continue until a junction. The trail to the right leads through the McDonald First Nations Reserve and on to Moose Lake. The left trail leads along Yedhe Creek then into the mountains. A good area for Moose.
Hunting - GUIDED
- Folding Mountain Outfitters M=401 KM=646
- Phone: (250) 232-5451
- Note: Offers wildlife viewing and photo safaris, please see the Hiking/Biking/Riding section for full details.
ATVing and Snowmobiling - NON GUIDED
Nonda Creek Tower Road: M=409 KM=658
a 25 km route to the top of the world! The route culminates in a stunning 3600 view of the Sentinel Mountain range. Please see the Hunting section for further details.
West Toad/Yedhe Corridor: M=425 KM=689
Both are motorized routes, please see the Biking section for full details.
Camping and Accommodations
- Toad River Lodge M=404.6 KM=650 HM=422
- Web: Toad River Lodge
- Email: travel@toadriverlodge.com
- Phone: (250) 232-5401
- Fax: (250) 232-5215
- Note: Toad River Lodge offers a ten room motel, private, full-service campground, restaurant, gift shop, post office, pay phone, Greyhound bus depot, internet service, repair services and gas station. The lodge is open year round.
- The Poplars M=407.5 KM=660 HM=426
- Email: hiflyingrv@yahoo.com
- Phone: (250) 232-5465 or 232-5200
- Fax: (250) 232-5465
- Note: The Poplars offer a four room motel, private, full-service campground, restaurant, gift shop, espresso bar, repair services and gas station. The Poplars is open seasonally.
- Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge M=409 KM=658
- Web: Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge
- Email: stonemtnsafaris@direcway.com
- Phone: (250) 232-5469
- Note: Stone Mountain Safaris offers a four room bed and breakfast, and a gift shop. They are open year round.