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Region:

Cariboo

Known For:

Cariboo Gold Rush | Barkerville Historic Town & Park | Preserved gold rush town | Living history | Wooden boardwalks | Heritage buildings

Best For:

History | Living Museums | Gold Rush Experiences | Road Trips

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Barkerville Historic Town

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The historic town of Barkerville was rebuilt as a tourist destination and gave a glimpse into the late 1800-early 1900 life in a mining town. The small houses in this quaint town remind us of an old western movie feel Canadian style with heavy Chinese influences. Many staff are dressed in the period’s style and […]

Gold Rush Trail

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Travelling the Trail, you’ll experience many fascinating “nuggets” of history as you voyage through some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the world, meeting some of the friendliest people along the way. You’re about to embark on a journey along the Gold Rush Trail that gold seekers who had “gold fever” travelled since the […]

Cottonwood House Historic Site

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Cottonwood House is one of the last remaining roadhouses in British Columbia. With over 75 years of Boyd family legacy, a visit to this historic site will allow you to experience the rich history of the Cariboo region firsthand. This well-preserved landmark site was a stopping spot for the tired and hungry passing through on […]

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church

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This historic one-storey rustic Carpenter Gothic Anglican church was built in 1870. This carefully maintained old church with its original Bishop’s chair, pews, stove, pump organ and windows speaks to a pioneering part of Barkerville’s past. Photo: JMEG, CC-BY-2.0

Cariboo River Provincial Park

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Incredible drive over the 3100 roads to likely from Barkerville. Fantastic views of the mountains and lakes through the area, full of exciting gold rush memories. Well worth the trip and can be made with a standard car. Take it easy! Photo: Mark Kortum from Vancouver, BC, CC-BY-SA-2.0

Barkerville’s Shamrock Tube Run

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You’ll want to stay the whole day at Barkervile’s Shamrock Tube Run, with conveyor lift access to the top and nothing but an exhilarating ride down 400 feet of snow and ice. Pack a picnic or enjoy food and hot beverages from the Barkerville Cafe. Photo: http://www.barkervillecampgrounds.ca/winter-recreation/

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