Event Information

When and Where

  • June 1 through June 5, 2026
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  • Crystal Lake in British Columbia is known for excellent rainbow trout fishing, a 7-site vehicle-accessible recreation site, and the Crystal Waters Guest Ranch. It is a popular spot for camping, boating, and swimming, featuring a boat launch and dock. 

     

    Key Details About Crystal Lake (Cariboo Region):
      • Location: 5 km southwest of Bridge Lake on Highway 24, South Cariboo.
      • Recreation Site: The Crystal Lake Recreation Site has 7-12 campsites (2-wheel drive accessible), a boat launch, and a fishing dock.
      • Fishing: Known for rainbow trout (up to 2 kg or more).
      • Access: Located via North Bonaparte Road. 

Who's Cooking?

Monday
Lunch – Boston Pizza in Merritt at noon
Dinner – Ian
Tuesday
Breakfast – Murray
Lunch – Ed?
Dinner – Nick
Wednesday
Breakfast – Rob
Lunch – Phil
Dinner – Kevin
Thursday
Breakfast – Todd
Lunch – Rod
Dinner – Andrew
Friday
Breakfast – Lee? or Left overs
Lunch – on the road

Gift Exchange

  • bring a $20 gift, keep the contents secret – or not
  • wrap it so as to perhaps confuse the holder – or not
  • first pick is determined from a draw
  • play goes clockwise from the first pick
  • each time a gift is picked from the pile, its the end of the turn
  • when its your turn, you may pick a gift from the pile, or from another person
  • if your gift is taken from you, you can immediately pick a gift from the pile, or from another person
  • you may not take back the gift that was just taken from you
  • a specific gift can only change hands three times on a single turn
  • if you have a gift, you can open it at any time
  • the game is over when the last gift is picked from the pile

Trophies

  • Biggest Fish – the coveted trophy, presented by last year’s winner, based on witnessed weigh-in on official scales. Awarded at 10am on Friday.
  • Tallest Tale and Best Meal – awards provided by and presented by last year’s winner. Award by popular vote.
  • The Man Trophy – awarded based on accumulated daily “man points”. Meat lovers rejoice!

Games

  • Forest Bocce – many natural obstacles. Warning: inclines may lead to run away balls.
  • Hatchet Toss – not for the faint of heart. Warning: many handles have been broken this way.

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