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Ashcroft | British Columbia

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Ashcroft Trails

For hiking lovers, Ashcroft can offer a unique experience of trails that differs from others in Canada. Due to local climate and geography trails are desert-like without any trees that can obscure the view or provide shade.

While in other cities it might be raining, here it can be not cloudy and even hot. Hikers should be prepared to drink water for staying hydrated.

Despite arid climate and desert landscapes, soils in the Ashcroft area are fertile. It allows growing to produce food for local shops and for export through the whole of western Canada.

Check out one of the trails in the Gold Trail Hiking Guide

Photo: Kabelleger / David Gubler, Wikimedia Commons

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Filming in Ashcroft

Due to its unusual and picturesque landscape, Ashcroft became a place for the film industry. Many famous movies such as The X-Files, Shooter,2012, The A-Team, An Unfinished Life were shot in Ashcroft desert landscapes.

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Ashcroft Manor

Ashcroft Manor (1862), 11 km south of Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada, is one of the few roadhouses remaining from the Cariboo Wagon Trail. It’s still a colourful restaurant.

Ashcroft Manor Ranch sod building (1863)

Photos: David Stanley, Wikimedia Commons

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Ashcroft Old Firehall

The Historic Firehall in Ashcroft was rebuilt in 1919.

The little red fire hall was originally located on railway Avenue; it was moved to its present site in 1993. The view from this site includes the spectacular Thompson River, and

Ashcroft’s fifth bridge.

The Old 1919 Ashcroft Fire Hall will be seen on the north side of Highway 97 just after crossing the bridge to enter Ashcroft.

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Ashcroft Heritage Park

A relaxing treed green space that honours the heritage of Ashcroft residents.  This gem is in the downtown business area is nestled between the village Visitor Centre and the Harmony Bell Monument.

Features of the park include a waterwheel, a historic sod roofed cabin, a gazebo for performances, a caboose, a trail with benches and a picnic area for families to enjoy.  Communities in Bloom work alongside the Village Public Works crew to keep this area beautiful.

Photo: britishcolumbia.com

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Ashcroft Museum

Lets you experience the pioneer in Gold Country, rated one of the best in British Columbia, days of the early settlement of Ashcroft with some impressive displays of historical artifacts of the area.

Considered one of the best museums located in any BC Village, the collection includes artifacts that date back to the early 1900s and bears witness to Ashcroft’s “Glory Days”.

Originally the Village Post Office, the Ashcroft Museum moved into the building in 1980. It is located in a 1916 heritage building.

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Mosaic Walking Tour

Glass Mosaics have become a major draw for many visitors to our community.  Mosaics are proudly displayed throughout the community in various locations, in plain view for anyone to stop and enjoy.

Renowned artist Marina Papais and her partner Daniel Collete, along with community members, have been creating these glass mosaics.  Their studio is located in the Ashcroft HUB and is open most afternoons to drop in and see what project is in currently the works.

A Mosaic Walking Tour Map has been created to help direct visitors to the various locations.  Don’t be surprised to find other mosaics that are not located on the map, the collection is growing every year.

Check the town mosaics map here

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