Is This the Most Scenic Shooting Range in North America?
Could this be the most scenic rifle range in North America? We can’t say for sure, but it certainly is a strong candidate. This is the General Vokes Rifle Range in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Our friend Anette Wachter (30CalGal.com) was there for the annual BC Target Championship. All that greenery combined with the majestic snow-capped peaks in the distance makes for a stunning venue.
After seeing this photo, one of Anette’s Facebook friends from down-under was inspired to make a trip to Canada: “Maybe I can get a rebel Australian team to go there, even just for the scenery!”
Anette (at right) says the match has been going well: “Starting off a bit slow but there were tricky conditions today. I just need to step it up tomorrow… but they are predicting rain. [Editor’s comment: That’s why it looks so green. BC has rain, unlike drought-stricken California where I’m based.]
Anette reports there were fewer participants than in years past: “There has been a small turnout this year since they changed the dates.” She also noted that she is getting a good workout: “People wonder why I have such strong arms. Try carrying all this gear from line to line!” Good luck Anette.
Here’s a panorama view of the Vokes Rifle Range in Chilliwack, posted by PMJ in the Blueline.CA forum. The popular BC Precision Rifle Championship is held at this range each summer in June.
Definitely the most beautiful range in North America. It is too bad that the events are poorly advertised (mostly word of mouth) and the BCRA match organizers eschew participation in on-line forums and discussions and do not even publish their directors’ names or titles
Looks like it just might be a tad windy there, but it sure is beautiful.
Me and my dad shot the BC target rifle championships a few yeats ago as preparation for the world police and fire games that where shot at the same range a few years later. I especially remember the last day I shot in the first relay 600 meters 9:00 am, the morning mist was just gone, hardly any wind and not warm enough for mirage. I was bracketed with two German Canadian brothers of considerable age and expereriance. Everything was perfect and so was my score. I ended up winning that match and ended up with a very nice medal. We’ve also shot on the other side of the rockies in Alberta and that’s also a very nice range in the foothills of the rockies but the General Vokes range is absolutely beautiful. Well worth the trip from the Netherlands. And I would very much like to return someday. The BCRA folks are so welcoming, it was a great experience.