Barkerville
Delight in a rollicking 19th century musical theatre that the whole
family will love. Indulge in steaming sourdough bread and sinfully
sweet Victorian candies. Stroll roughsawn boardwalks, exploring lovingly
restored brightly coloured pioneer buildings... and original gold rush
cabins melting into green meadows.
Meditate in serene St. Saviour's Church. Admire cabinetmaking and blacksmithing
techniques from the 1800s with Barkerville's artisans. Take a trip
on the stagecoach or watch justice being served - Cariboo style - by
the famous Judge Begbie. Pan for the precious yellow metal yourself!
Barkerville
isn't just 1800s shops, entertainment and lifestyles. It's a crown
jewel of Canadian heritage sites: a meticulously restored, exuberant
reminder that one of the world's greatest gold rushes started here.
It's a linchpin of Canadian Confederation, largely responsible for
a massive wave of immigration to Canada in the 1800s. And it's full
of life, waiting for you, at the end of the Gold Rush Trail!
Only 28 km away, Bowron Lake Provincial Park is truly a stunning park in the heart of the Cariboo Mountains. It is a world class canoeing adventure or a beautiful camping experience, too. Whatever your outdoor pace, it is here.
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To quote an old phrase, Barkerville Historic Town and Bowron Lake Provincial Park are a "must see" when visiting the North Cariboo.
Barkerville is the largest historic site in western North America. Come see what was once the largest town west of Chicago and north of San Francisco. Re-live the 1860's gold rush era, have a plate of great "Cariboo Stew" or see the Theatre Royal show and be purely entertained.