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Goldmines and Pioneers

There's a motherlode of gold rush history in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.

Mosey on down to Barkerville Historic Town to view its over 125 restored heritage buildings. Or ride the Cariboo Waggon Road, once called "the eighth wonder of the world," and the path of choice for settlers, prospectors and miners.

At 108 Heritage Site, you'll be able to imagine what life was like way back when thanks to heritage buildings such as a one-room schoolhouse, trapper's cabin and Clydesdale log barn.

Over at Cottonwood House you can see where weary miners, stagecoach drivers and travellers heading to the goldmines enjoyed a hearty meal and good night's rest. The region even has its own genuine ghost town at Quesnel Forks, once a major centre of the Cariboo Gold Rush.

For a more strenuous adventure, walk in the footsteps of explorer Alexander Mackenzie – the first European to cross the continent north of Mexico- along the legendary Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail/ Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail.

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