The HISTORY庐 Channel鈥檚 hit survival series Alone is back like never before and taking place in the most dramatically beautiful and challenging location yet. In Season 8, ten participants are dropped into British Columbia鈥檚 central interior to brave the elements, wildlife and isolation of the remote Chilcotin region. Participants are based on T艥ilhqox Biny (Chilko Lake), referred to as 鈥楪rizzly Mountain鈥� in this season; located approximately 12.5 hours driving time from Vancouver, British Columbia and home to the traditional territory of the Ts虃ilhqot鈥檌n (Chilcotin) Nation and Xeni Gwet鈥檌n Indigenous peoples.
an 8-day Rafting & Glamping Adventure with ; or a 3-day ranch stay at and helicopter tour with with in-region vehicle rental supplied by . Both experiences are located near the filming locations of Alone Season 8, with round-trip flights from Vancouver to Williams Lake provided by . Terms and conditions apply. Visit for contest details.
Ryan Pender, one of the Executive Producers of Alone seasons 1-8 remarked that 鈥淎s the producers of Alone, we are always looking for locations with rugged beauty and incredible wildlife. and the area offered both in spades.鈥�
The Gold Rush Trail, Chilcotin, Great Bear Rainforest and Land of Hidden Waters areas of British Columbia have served as iconic backdrops to numerous productions: , , utilized footage of Hunlen Falls, , and , also a HISTORY庐 Channel production, follows members of the Xeni Gwet鈥檌n First Nation.
Travelling, staying and adventuring here illustrates just why these productions are perennial film location favourites:
This historic trade route, laid by Indigenous peoples, was used by colonial settlers during the 1800s gold rush. Find rare inland rainforest, lava-formed canyons, rolling grasslands, semi-arid desert, and granite-walled gorges. Follow the footsteps of early settlers, experience Indigenous culture, and take to the trails, returning to the comforts of a lakeside lodge or remote cabin.
A vast landscape home to a diversity of wildlife, containing tremendous geographical variety, including dry grasslands, glacially-capped mountains and azure-blue lakes. Choose-your-own-adventure with hiking, fishing, lakeside retreats and guest-ranching experiences. Reach remote lakes with guided horse-packing trips or flightseeing tours.
One of the largest remaining tracts of coastal temperate rainforest, the rugged expanse draws enthusiasts looking to fish, hike, bike, kayak or SUP, take an eco-tour, soak in oceanside hot springs and enjoy natural splendour - home to killer whales, wolves and the mysterious white Kermode 鈥楽pirit鈥� Bear.
Hidden lakes, incredible freshwater fishing and a magnet for water-worshippers. Stay in lakeside resorts, cabins or family-friendly campgrounds while fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding or taking ATV tours. Winter months offer ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and cozy cabins.
Visit l for details on how to watch Season 8 of Alone on the HISTORY庐 Channel and enter to win Chilcotin getaway packages.