About the area:
We are approximately 20mins from town (100 Mile House). I suggest getting groceries, or anything else you'll need from town, before coming into Forest Grove, as its usually cheaper in town.
However, if you forgot something on your list, the village of Forest Grove is about a 2min drive from our place. Within our community, you will find:
-a General Store (with most necessities, including alcohol)
-a Hardware Store
-a Legion (take out open Weds, Fri, + Sat for non-members)
-The Dandelion Cafe, open weekends
-Butcher Bob's (literally across the street from us. But heads up, everything is frozen, so buy early if you plan on cooking that evening. Cash only, closed Sundays + Holidays.)
-Farmers Market in the Legion parking lot every Saturday during summer months…Last market is Labour Day Weekend.
-Canada Post Office
Recreation:
The Cariboo is amazing for outdoor adventures, any time of the year. Some of the activities around are Snowmobiling, Skiing (Mt. Timothy), Snowshoeing, Ice Skating on the Lakes, Fishing + Ice Fishing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Quadding, Boating, Foraging, Hiking, Camping, etc etc etc.
The 2 closest lakes to our place are Ruth Lake + Canim Lake. Both are approx. a 15 min drive, but in different directions. There is often no cell service around the lakes.