Top 14 Places to Visit in Quesnel | British Columbia

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Region:

Cariboo

Known For:

Fraser River | Quesnel Forks Ghost Town nearby | LeBourdais Park | Gold Rush history | River junction

Best For:

Gold Rush History | River Walks | Fishing | Museum Visits | Northern Routes

Fraser River Walking Bridge

Selfie Spot

• Address: Front St, Quesnel BC
• Phone: (250) 992-2111
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This bridge was constructed in 1929. This bridge is a fine example of a wooden truss bridge located in downtown Quesnel where Carson Avenue and Front Street intersected. It provides a permanent link between two Quesnel communities and is a prominent location in Quesnel.

Gold Pan City

History
Across from the Quesnel Visitor Centre, Gold Pan is a popular place for selfies in Quesnel. Quesnel is home to the world's largest gold pan, measured at 5.5 m in diameter and weighing 1400 kg. Known for gold-rush history.

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Hudson’s Bay Building

History

• Address: 102 Carson Avenue, Quesnel BC
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Municipal Historic Site. The Hudson's Bay Company Store was opened in Gustavus Blin Wright's store in 1867. This building is located downtown, constructed of squared logs with dovetailed corners.

Painted Fire Hydrants

Selfie Spot

• Address: City Hall, Quesnel BC
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Painted Fire Hydrant Walking Tour is a popular Quesnel attraction.

Pinnacle Provincial Park

Outdoor

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Pinnacle Provincial Park is a popular day-use area. It protects hoodoos nestled in a forested valley, offering great hiking opportunities and stunning views of Quesnel.

Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park

Outdoor

• Address: 10 Mile Lake Camp Rd, Quesnel
• Phone: 250-320-9305
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Ten Mile Lake is a very popular recreational destination. It offers a large picnic area, sandy beaches, and hiking trails.

Ceal Tingley Memorial Park – Heritage Corner

Outdoor | Selfie Spot

• Address: 160 Front St, Quesnel, BC V2J 2K1
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Named for Ceal Tingley, a former Mayor of Quesnel. The park is situated downtown where the Fraser and Quesnel River meet.

LeBourdais Park

Outdoor

• Address: 703 Carson Ave, Quesnel BC
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The main City Park of Quesnel, named after Louis LeBourdais. Don’t forget to grab your cameras and food whenever you visit.

Riverfront Trail

Outdoor

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The Riverfront Trail System provides a scenic, peaceful tour. It was established in 1990 and spans five kilometers.

Antique Machinery Park

Kids & Family

• Address: 3055 Dragon Lake Road
• Phone: (250) 747-4621
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Antique Machinery Park showcases technology from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Barkerville Historic Town & Park

History | Outdoor

• Address: 14301 BC-26, Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0
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A living testament to BC’s gold rush history.

Quesnel Forks

History
Quesnel Forks is a ghost town located at the confluence of the Quesnel and Cariboo rivers. It was once a bustling area during the gold rush.

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Cottonwood House

History | Selfie Spot

• Address: 4460 Barkerville Hwy, Quesnel BC
• Phone: (250) 992-2071
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One of the last remaining roadhouses in British Columbia, built in the 1860s.

Dragon Lake

Outdoor

• Address: 2372 Larch Ave, Quesnel BC V2J 5T9
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A popular fishing, swimming, and camping destination.