Top 7 Places to Visit in

Ashcroft | British Columbia

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Region:

Thompson-Nicola

Known For:

Thompson River valley | Desert climate | Historic railway town | Ranching heritage | Dry canyon scenery | Gold Rush past

Best For:

Desert Scenery | Scenic Drives | History Stops | Quiet Escapes

Ashcroft Trails

Outdoor

• https://ashcroftbc.ca/trails/
  For hiking lovers, Ashcroft can offer a unique experience of trails that differs from others in Canada. Due to local climate and geography trails are desert-like without any trees that can obscure the view or provide shade.

Filming in Ashcroft

• https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Ashcroft%2C+British+Columbia%2C+Canada
  Due to its unusual and picturesque landscape, Ashcroft became a place for the film industry. Many famous movies such as The X-Files, Shooter, 2012, The A-Team, An Unfinished Life were shot in Ashcroft desert landscapes.

Ashcroft Manor

History

• Trans-Canada Hwy, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0
• https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=187921
  Ashcroft Manor (1862), 11 km south of Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada, is one of the few roadhouses remaining from the Cariboo Wagon Trail. It's still a colourful restaurant.

Ashcroft Old Firehall

History

• 302 Railway Ave, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0
• https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm14NAE_Old_1919_Ashcroft_Fire_Hall_Ashcroft_BC
  The Historic Firehall in Ashcroft was rebuilt in 1919. The little red fire hall was originally located on railway Avenue; it was moved to its present site in 1993. The view from this site includes the spectacular Thompson River, and Ashcroft’s fifth bridge.

Ashcroft Heritage Park

History

• 700 Railway Ave, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0
• https://ashcroftbc.ca/parks/
  A relaxing treed green space that honours the heritage of Ashcroft residents. This gem is in the downtown business area is nestled between the village Visitor Centre and the Harmony Bell Monument.

Ashcroft Museum

• Corner of Brink and 4th Street
• http://ashcroftbc.ca/museum/
  Lets you experience the pioneer in Gold Country, rated one of the best in British Columbia, days of the early settlement of Ashcroft with some impressive displays of historical artifacts of the area.

Mosaic Walking Tour

Art

• https://ashcroftbc.ca/arts-and-culture/
  Glass Mosaics have become a major draw for many visitors to our community. Mosaics are proudly displayed throughout the community in various locations, in plain view for anyone to stop and enjoy.