Gold Rush Trail

Travel back in time

After the California Gold Rush and before the Klondike Gold Rush there was a rush for gold in British Columbia.

The Gold Rush Trail offers you opportunities to experience its' fascinating layers of history amidst some of the most spectacular natural beauty on earth. Discover how the interior of British Columbia was settled - All on the promise of "Gold In Them There Hills".

 

 

Activities along the way

Immerse youself in the world of fur traders and prospectors, raft down the mighty Fraser Canyon, go fishing in a pristine lake, take in the stampedes, watch the salmon spawning, visit living history museums, pan for 'colour' in the mountain creeks! These are just some of the vast range of recreation activities for you as you relive the Gold Rush Trail!

If you are heading for Alaska you dare not miss spending a few days exploring the Gold Rush Trail while passing through British Columbia.

And make sure you visit the Gold Rush Trail's Must See Destination: Barkerville Historic Town – named Best Large Provinicial Attraction in 2001 & 2002 by Attractions Canada.

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Operators

Cariboo

South Cariboo Cooperative
100 Mile House, BC
Chris Harris Studio Gallery
108 Mile Ranch, BC
Woodcutter Place Bed, Bale & Breakfast
150 Mile House, BC
Graham Dunden Ranch
70 Mile House, BC
Siwash Lake Ranch
70 Mile House, BC
Watch Lake/Green Lake Resort & Guest Ranch & Business Association
70 Mile House, BC
Sundance Guest Ranch
Ashcroft, BC
Barkerville Campgrounds
Barkerville, BC
Barkerville Historic Town
Barkerville, BC
Kelly/King House Bed & Breakfast in Barkerville
Barkerville, BC
Pathways Canada Tours
Bowron Lakes, BC
Cottonwood Bay Resort
Bridge Lake, BC
Horsefly District Board of Trade
Horsefly, BC
Timothy Lake Resort
Lac La Hache, BC
Northern Lights Lodge
Likely, BC
St’át’imc Cultural Experiences
Lillooet, BC
Willows at 6 Mile Campground
Lillooet, BC
Cariboo Mountain Outfitters Ltd.
Quesnel, BC
Cariboo Rivers Fishing and Wilderness Adventures
Quesnel, BC
Linda Lee's Bed & Breakfast
Quesnel, BC
Moose Meadows Farm
Quesnel, BC
North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association / FARMED
Quesnel, BC
Pine Meadows Guest Ranch
Quesnel, BC
Quesnel Visitor Centre
Quesnel, BC
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
Quesnel/Vancouver, BC
Island Mountain Arts
Wells, BC
Whitegold Adventures/ Bear’s Paw Café/ Frog On The Bog Gifts
Wells, BC
Drummond Lodge Motel
Williams Lake, BC
Ecotours-BC / Pyna-Tee-Ah Lodge
Williams Lake, BC
Xatsull Heritage Village
Williams Lake, BC

Chilcotin

The Dean on Nimpo
Nimpo Lake, BC
Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures
Riske Creek, BC