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Barkerville Historic Town 150th Anniversary Celebrates All Tings Gold
A rough-and-tumble Gold Rush town, Barkerville boomed in the late 1800s, thanks to a historically rich discovery by prospector Billy Barker. Te resulting fervour laid the groundwork for the flourishing Cariboo Chilcotin Coast community, and today, it’s as if little has changed. So much so that a stroll through Barkerville’s streets, bustling with horse-drawn wagons and friendly townsfolk, offers a glimpse back some 150 years. A trip back in time that illustrates one certainty: this National Historic Site of Canada is still booming.
Do: You can’t visit a Gold Rush town
without panning for some nuggets of your own. Take your cue from the prospectors at the Eldorado Gold Panning and Giſt Shop, and roll up your sleeves for a little swirl and siſt; who knows, you may possess that Billy Barker brand of magic yourself. For even more tutelage, wait for the bell that clangs daily at the Williams Creek Schoolhouse. Here, students of all ages can brush up on their ABCs — from a historic point of view. (Gentleman, be sure to remove your hats before taking your seats.) Post-class, stroll through the streets and let costumed interpreters lead the way during daily Town Tours that delve
into local legends and day-to-day life in the Wild West. Should you wish to pick up the pace, hop into an authentic 1860s-style stagecoach for a heart- thumping, and stylish, tour of town.
See: Ever seen a Cornish water- wheel show? Well, you can here, thanks to light-hearted demonstrations that showcase how 1870s technology (read: an authentic wooden water wheel) was instrumental in claiming the region’s precious finds. For metal work of a different sort, make your way to the Cameron and Ames Blacksmith Shop, where the anvil
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