Alexander Mackenzie/Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail

In 1793, Alexander Mackenzie was the first European to complete an overland journey across North America north of Mexico. Today, you can explore this legendary trail by land and water.
More »Step back in time to British Columbia’s cowboy history; the province’s ‘wild west’ is still a landscape of rolling ranchland where cowboys ride the range. Gold was discovered in this region in the 1800s, and evidence of the rush runs throughout the many preserved heritage sites where visitor’s can relive the hey days, and learn about the roots Chinese inhabitants had in the region.
In 1793, Alexander Mackenzie was the first European to complete an overland journey across North America north of Mexico. Today, you can explore this legendary trail by land and water.
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.
More »In addition to providing food that is exceptional in its quality, presentation, and taste, the Bear’s Paw Cafe is also alive with music events, has a great gift item selection, and features an outdoor theme consistent with its setting in
More »The red brick schoolhouse that currently houses the Clinton Museum was constructed in 1892 from bricks manufactured at a local plant.
More »Cottonwood House is one of the last remaining roadhouses in BC. A visit to this historic site will allow you to experience the rich history of the Cariboo region first hand.
More »Gold was discovered in the Cariboo in 1859. Three years later, Britain’s Royal Engineers began construction of a historic road to riches.
More »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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More »Located in the historic site of Barkerville, the only heritage site that allows overnight guests. Step out the door to the 1860’s with restaurants, shops, live theatre, stagecoach & gold panning. Also enjoy hiking, biking, skiing & snowmobiling.
More »The Lung Duck Tong restaurant in Barkerville is renowned for its Chinese cooking. Open in Barkerville from May until September, the Lung Duck Tong has been imressing guests from around the world for years.
More »This licensed restaurant serves up country-style hearty meals. Sip a snifter of brandy, a glass of wine or a hot coffee as you sink into a cozy chair beside a roaring fire.
More »One of the top community museums in BC, Quesnel Museum and Archives has over 30,415 artifacts and archival items. Through a range of exhibits you’ll experience the trials and triumphs of daily farming, logging and mining life in BC.
More »At the end of a winding dirt and gravel road stands the site of the earliest mining camp in the Cariboo.
More »While in historic Barkerville, why not overnight in the heart of town & have the place to yourselves? The St. George provides visitors with the opportunity to spend the night in the gold rush town, something few visitors experience.
More »The Station House Gallery and Gift shop is situated in an original regular #3 Rail Station that was built in 1920. The building still has most of the original features (including framed blueprints).
More »Stella Ranch Bale B&B is a lovely Lindal cedar home at base of the Marble Mountains. Hike or ride parts of the original Gold Rush Trail.
More »Wake-up-Jake Restaurant, in Barkerville, features dishes based on recipes from the 1870s, including fresh trout, hearty stews and high tea. It’s also famous for its coffee, which staff hand- grind.
More »Restored B&B Heritage Inn established 1933, your Barkerville & Bowron Lakes home base. Major renovations & improvements since 2004, rooftop hot tub, all rooms have baths. Fireplaces, fir & birch wood floors, friendly country pub, licenced restaurant, hearty continental breakfast.
More »The Xatśūll First Nation community welcomes you to their National Award-Winning Heritage Village. The Majestic Fraser River runs alongside the Xatśūll Heritage Village and has played an integral role in the community throughout the years.
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