The South Cariboo is a sub-region of the Cariboo Regional District in the Interior of British Columbia. Its main population centre is the District Municipality of 100 Mile House, a community of approximately 2,000 residents. An additional 13,000 people live in the South Cariboo. 100 Mile House is located approximately 450 km north of Vancouver, BC.

Communities within the South Cariboo:

  The South Cariboo boundaries are roughly described as 70 Mile House in the South to Lac La Hache in the North, and the Fraser River to the West to Lac des Roches and Mahood Lake to the East. The region includes 100 Mile House and many smaller communities such as Forest Grove, Buffalo Creek, Lac La Hache, 108 Mile Ranch, Lone Butte, Sheridan Lake, Bridge Lake, and Watch Lake/Green Lake.  

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Primary Economic Drivers of the South Cariboo

• Forestry - Sawmilling, oriented strand board production, logging, silviculture & log home manufacturing
• Tourism - Guest ranches, waterfront resorts, outfitters, and restaurants
• Agriculture - Ranching & specialized foods

There are many service & support businesses throughout the area, plus many home-based entrepreneurial enterprises and a variety of talented artisans.