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Alexandra Bridge is a steel and concrete suspension bridge spanning the Fraser River adjacent to Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park, 22 kilometres north of Yale in southwestern British Columbia. The historic place includes the 1926 bridge, its associated roadwork and retaining … More »
In 1862 C.F. & H.P. Cornwall settled here and developed Ashcroft Manor. The ranch, with its grist mill and saw mills, supplied Cariboo miners. The manor house was destroyed by fire in 1943, but the road house survives. Clement Cornwall … More »
Connecting Barkerville with the outside world, the “BX” stage coaches served “Cariboo” for over 50 years. The terminus was moved from Yale to Ashcroft after CPR construction destroyed the wagon road through the Fraser Canyon. The red and yellow coaches … More »
The Cariboo Wagon Road stretches from Yale to Barkerville along much of today’s Highway 97. This was the first viable transportation route to BC’s interior and helped open the central and northern parts of BC to exploration and settlement. Today, … More »
Located within Barkerville Historic Town, this site tells the story of the Chinese Societies that looked after the interests of the many men that came to mine for gold. It shares the attractions and amenities of this locale. The building … More »
This early communication line was meant to help tie the continents of North America, Europe and Asia together. A feat of persistence, it was no longer required and construction ceased. This designation speaks to the attempts at early, long-distance communication. … More »
The last post established by the North West Company west of the Rocky Mountains and marking Sir Alexander Mackenzie’s farthest point in the descent of Fraser River in 1793. Built in 1821. After 1826, when the trade of New Caledonia … More »
Founded in 1862, Barkerville was “The Gold Capital of British Columbia” & is now the largest historic site in Western North America. Take a step back in history to one of the largest gold rushes in the world. Over 140 … More »
Completed in 1865, Cottonwood House was once a haven where weary miners, stagecoach drivers and travellers heading to Barkerville and the goldmines could count on a hearty meal and a good night’s rest. Visitors to the house today can examine … More »
