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Visit the preserved gold-rush town of Barkerville for an authentic 1860s experience. You can wander around the old town and explore over 100 heritage buildings, including: saloons, museums, churches, homes, blacksmiths, general stores, barber shops, butchers, a Chinatown and more.
Top things to do
Credit: Thomas Drasdauskis
Try gold panning
Experience the thrill of gold fever when you take a gold panning lesson from an expert. Plus, whatever you find is yours to keep.
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Discover local history
Check out the 107 heritage buildings and 62 replica heritage buildings, and over 200,000 historical artifacts on display.
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Attend the theatre
Watch a variety show, 1860s style, at the Theatre Royal, Bakerville. Featuring entertainment for your whole family.
Credit: Thomas Drasdauskis
Hop on a stagecoach
See theatrical performances throughout the town, including court sessions and school lessons, watch presentations of home and working life, take a guided tour, or hop on a stagecoach around town.
Credit: Thomas Drasdauskis
Check out Chinatown
Learn about the life of Chinese miners and merchants in one of Canada’s oldest Chinatowns.
Nearby cities
Quesnel
Visit the charming small city of Quesnel—once the commercial centre of the Cariboo Gold Rush—to enjoy the city's rich cultural heritage, nearby lakes, rivers, provincial parks and farmers markets.
Williams Lake
Visit the charming city of Williams Lake in Central BC. Located along the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Trail and surrounded by lakes, rivers and forested hillsides, you can discover rich local history and enjoy a wide variety of year-round outdoor activities.
Anahim Lake
Surrounded by the Coastal Mountain range and the wide open Chilcotin Plateau sits the remote community of Anahim Lake—perfect for year-round outdoor activities or the perfect place to kick back and take in the gorgeous sights.
Prince George
Take a scenic adventure along Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to visit Price George, known as the Northern Capital of BC. With over 100 city parks and almost 100 km of trails, there’s lots of fun to have in the great outdoors.
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