At the Confluence and on Highway 20
Redstone lies at the confluence of the Chilanko River and Chilcotin River. The community is located on Bella Coola Highway 20. Regionally, the route connects the Central Coast and Central Interior, crossing the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau. For trip planning, the river setting and highway provide two distinct points of reference: the landscape at the confluence and the regional road connection.
Stay, Dine, and Explore at KiNiKiNiK
The KiNiKiNiK restaurant, store, and accommodations are located in Redstone between the Chilancoh and Chilcotin River on Highway 20. Visitors looking to stay overnight in Redstone will find rental cottages and houses there. The accommodations, restaurant, and store are all at the same location. From May to September, the restaurant serves homemade dishes made with organic ingredients; the menu includes full meals.
Some features of the grounds can also be described specifically: visitors can cross a waterfall via Lover’s Bridge, and KiNiKiNiK has playgrounds. The landscaped roof is reminiscent of historic sod roofs.
Places and Activities Nearby
One important distinction in names can help with orientation: the TĹťideldel community is separate from the community named Redstone, which lies 16 kilometres east at the confluence of the Chilanko River and the upper Chilcotin River. Alexis Creek is east of Redstone on Highway 20 and is the service centre for the East Chilcotin region. To the west lies Tatla Lake, which serves as a departure point for helicopter tours to the Homathko Ice Field.
Nunsti Provincial Park lies directly south of Redstone. Redstone Native Cemetery is near Redstone on the south side of Highway 20; visitors can pay their respects there. Those interested in trails will find hiking trails at Puntzi Lake. The lake is west of Redstone and just over seven kilometres north of Highway 20. Canoeing on the Nazko Lakes, north of Redstone, requires a different kind of time commitment: three to four days are recommended. These trails and activities offer different ways to experience the area; the canoe route is a multi-day undertaking, while Puntzi Lake is noted as a hiking destination.
Cariboo as Additional Regional Context
For broader trip planning, it is also worth looking at the wider Cariboo travel region. The Cariboo Regional District trail network includes 22 wheelchair-accessible trails distributed across the region. They should therefore be understood as a regional selection, not as a single trail in Redstone. The Ninety-Nine Mile Low Mobility Trail is 1.7 kilometres long, passes through lush mountain forest, and has four viewpoints, including one overlooking a wetland. The Bullion Pit Low Mobility Trail offers a view of a man-made canyon dating back to the gold rush.
The Telegraph Trail is the approximately 275-kilometre section of the Collins Overland Telegraph Trail and its successor, the Yukon Telegraph Trail. This section is in the Cariboo Regional District. Remaining sections are used as recreational trails by hikers and people interested in the province’s history. In the wider Cariboo, shorter trails described in greater detail sit alongside an extensive historic route section—as a separate regional addition to exploring Redstone.
Discover more destinations: 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Lac La Hache, Forest Grove, 108 Mile Ranch, Riske Creek, Tatlayoko Lake, Lone Butte.
For the broader travel overview: Cariboo.
