Ray Farm & Mineral Spring
Ray Farm
The site of a wilderness farm cleared by pioneer John Ray in the early 20th century. Log cabins remain on the grassland among the trees, and a bubbling mineral spring lies nearby.
John Ray arrived in this remote valley in the early 1910s. He cleared the farm alone, hunted, and set traps, and he was one of the earliest settlers in Wells Gray. Today, his family's log house, barn, and graveyard still stand on the grassland, offering a glimpse of pioneer life. From the parking lot, a gentle trail takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the farm. Continuing on leads to Ray Mineral Spring, where carbonated water bubbles up and the surrounding rocks are stained orange-red. The full loop takes about 1-1.5 hours, and visitors often spot signs of wildlife such as moose. The site lies north of Helmcken Falls on the way to Bailey's Chute and can be visited along the route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bailey's Chute
- Pyramid Mountain
- Clearwater Lake
- Dawson Falls
- Helmcken Falls
- Green Mountain Lookout
- Moul Falls
- Spahats Creek Falls