Tourism operators struggle to bounce back after Wells Gray Park closures
CLEARWATER, B.C. — Wells Gray Provincial Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province, attracting tourists from far and near, and Clearwater reaps the benefits.
“Tourism is probably the second most economic driver for Clearwater and Wells Gray country,” said Tourism Wells Gray Marketing Manager Stephanie Molina.
For a large portion of what is normally the park’s busiest season, wildfire risk prevented visits to some of Wells Gray’s most spectacular sights.
Fires sparked across the province in July, marking the beginning of the most volatile wildfire season on record for B.C. The extreme fire danger rating forced a two week closure of Wells Gray Provincial Park.