108 Mile Ranch
Area Rural community and recreational area in British Columbia
In British Columbia’s Cariboo, 108 Mile Ranch preserves ranchland, hiking trails and lakes near the community of 108 Mile House. Visitors come for horseback riding, cross-country trails and a look at local ranching history.
108 Mile Ranch is a rural community and ranching area in British Columbia, Canada, located at latitude 51.74983, longitude -121.35266. It is part of the interior Cariboo region and is associated with the settlement historically known as 108 Mile House.
The area includes ranch properties, residential lots and outdoor recreational opportunities typical of interior British Columbia. Visitors and residents use the landscape for outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding and seasonal recreation.
The community developed around the historic Mile Houses along the Cariboo Road during the 19th century, though specific founding details for the ranch area are not included in the supplied data. The locality has evolved into a mixed rural-residential area.
Geographically it sits in central British Columbia’s interior within the Cariboo plateau region. The nearest larger centres are the regional towns in the Cariboo; access is by provincial highways and rural roads.
- Regional context: Situated in the Cariboo region of interior British Columbia, the area combines rural residential properties with ranching and recreational land use.
How to Get to 108 Mile Ranch #
Located in central British Columbia. The nearest regional center is 100 Mile House and Williams Lake; drive via BC Highway 97. Expect rural roads-use local maps and watch for wildlife crossing signs.
Tips for Visiting 108 Mile Ranch #
- If coming from Williams Lake, prepare for a 2-2.5 hour drive; cell coverage is patchy along Highway 97.
- The '108 Mile' in the name refers to the distance from Lillooet on the old Cariboo Road-notice the historical roadside markers.
Best Time to Visit 108 Mile Ranch #
Summer is the most practical time to visit 108 Mile Ranch for outdoor activities and ranch life; winter visits require preparation for snow and limited services.
Weather & Climate near 108 Mile Ranch #
108 Mile Ranch's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain.
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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