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Barkerville enjoys “good season” despite slightly lower attendance

Tourism George Henderson -
Attendance was down slightly at Barkerville this past season.

New chapter and history setting upon Barkerville

Heritage Teryn Midzain -
Barkerville gives a heartfelt thank you and farewll to the Rummel Family, who has been a core part of the Historic Town's history for more than four decades.

Cariboo ATV Clubs receive grant funding for projects

Tourism Teryn Midzain -
Two Cariboo ATV clubs are getting grant funding from the ATV BC's Trail Development and Maintenance Grant program. The funding will go towards trial projects in the two clubs' areas.

Warmer weather makes annual sled dog mail run change final dash

Community Teryn Midzain -
Due to rain and warmer weather making trails and the final days through Barkerville dangerous, changes have been made to the Schedule of Events for the annual Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run.

Barkerville: The Series gets provincial award nom

Heritage Teryn Midzain -
Barkerville: The Series, the Historic Town & Park's six episode web series has made the shortlist of nominees for Heritage BC Award.

Barkerville Olde-Fashioned Christmas bringing wonder and cheer back before the holidays

Business Teryn Midzain -
Barkerville's annual Olde-Fashioned Christmas returns on December 13 and 14, to give more holiday cheer, warmth, and magic to visitors. Dress warmly and for changing winter conditions.

Attendance was up this year in Barkerville

Business Teryn Midzain -
Barkerville saw an increase of 11,000 visitors this year. Reaching just over 34,000 visitors during its main season from the end of May to September.

Costly Momma Bear Sign stolen outside of Barkerville

Community Teryn Midzain -
The Momma Bear sign located just outside of Barkerville was stolen over the weekend. The sign, while estimated to only be a few hundred dollars, is costly to the operations of the non-profit society.

History Meets Modern Historical Tellings in Barkerville’s New Web Series, Now Streaming

Community Teryn Midzain -
Barkerville: The Series, is a six-episode web series that provides a unique look into the historical interpreters that bring the Historic Town & Park to life each year. The series has been in development since 2024, with the first four episodes available to stream on YouTube and Vimeo.

UPDATE: Wildfire Near Jack of Clubs Lake

Wildfires Teryn Midzain -
A wildfire believed to have been caused by a lightning strike has been spotted in the Quesnel Highland near Jack of Clubs Lake in the District of Wells. The fire is 1.5 hectares in size.

Osisko’s Cariboo Gold Project Moves Forward with a US$450M Investment

Mining Teryn Midzain -
Osisko Development's Cariboo Gold Project has received significant funding that will advance its construction. Osisko announced on Monday, July 21, that it has secured a US$450 million loan from Appian Capital Advisory Limited that will support the mine near Wells and Barkville's development and construction.

Minister Touts Cariboo Charm on Tour Through Quesnel and Barkerville

Community Teryn Midzain -
It has been "about some 10 years" since Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sports (TACS), Spencer Chandra Herbert's...

Record Setting X-Mas for Barkerville

News Alex Martin -
It was a record-setting Victorian Christmas out at Barkerville this year! More than 1200 people came through the gate at...

Barkerville Hosts Timber Kings

News Alex Martin -
The Timber Kings are coming to Barkerville ! The popular TV show will be filming in the historic town on...

Barkerville Historic Site Hosts Victoria Day Event

News Alex Martin -
Barkerville Historic Site will be hosting an event this Monday in celebration of the Victoria Day long weekend. It’s the...

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