Barkerville | British Columbia - 1000 Towns of Canada
Top 6 Places to Visit in Barkerville | British Columbia
The page created by Scott Opichal | University of Alberta | Photo Barkerville Chinatown (ca. 1930s | 2012), Mike from Vancouver, CC-BY-SA-2.0
Region:
Cariboo
Known For:
Cariboo Gold Rush | Barkerville Historic Town & Park | Preserved gold rush town | Living history | Wooden boardwalks | Heritage buildings
Best For:
History | Living Museums | Gold Rush Experiences | Road Trips
Barkerville Historic Town
HistoryKids & Family
- Address: 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K 1B0
- Phone: +1 (888)-994-33-32
- Website: barkerville.ca
The historic town of Barkerville was rebuilt as a tourist destination and gave a glimpse into the late 1800-early 1900 life in a mining town. The small houses in this quaint town remind us of an old western movie feel Canadian style with heavy Chinese influences.
Gold Rush Trail
HistoryKids & Family
- Address: Hwy-26, Barkerville, British Columbia V0K 1B0
- Phone: +1 (800) 663-5885
- Website: goldrushtrail.ca
Travelling the Trail, you'll experience many fascinating "nuggets" of history as you voyage through some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the world, meeting some of the friendliest people along the way.
Cottonwood House Historic Site
HistoryKids & Family
- Address: 4460 Barkerville Hwy, Quesnel, BC V2J 6T8
- Phone: +1 (250) 994-3332
- Website: cottonwoodhouse.ca
Cottonwood House is one of the last remaining roadhouses in British Columbia. With over 75 years of Boyd family legacy, a visit to this historic site will allow you to experience the rich history of the Cariboo region firsthand.
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
HistoryKids & Family
- Address: Front St, Barkerville, BC V0L 1N0
- Website: territoryofthepeople.ca
This historic one-storey rustic Carpenter Gothic Anglican church was built in 1870. This carefully maintained old church with its original Bishop's chair, pews, stove, pump organ and windows speaks to a pioneering part of Barkerville’s past.
Cariboo River Provincial Park
Kids & FamilySelfie Spot
- Address: Cariboo F, BC V0K 1B0
- Website: bcparks.ca
Incredible drive over the 3100 roads to likely from Barkerville. Fantastic views of the mountains and lakes through the area, full of exciting gold rush memories. Well worth the trip and can be made with a standard car. Take it easy!
Barkerville’s Shamrock Tube Run
Kids & FamilyOutdoor
- Address: 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, British Columbia V0K 1B0
- Phone: +1 (888) 994-33-32
- Website: barkerville.ca
You'll want to stay the whole day at Barkervile's Shamrock Tube Run, with conveyor lift access to the top and nothing but an exhilarating ride down 400 feet of snow and ice. Pack a picnic or enjoy food and hot beverages from the Barkerville Cafe.