Tag: Tourism

New chapter and history setting upon Barkerville

Heritage Teryn Midzain - May 8, 2026

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.

Contract talks stalled for union workers at Victoria’s Empress hotel

Tourism Emily Joveski - April 18, 2026

Contract talks have broken off between Victoria’s Fairmont Empress hotel and the union representing its workers.

B.C. launches new permitting hub for adventure tourism operators

Tourism Emily Joveski - April 9, 2026

British Columbia has launched a pilot project aimed at speeding up permits for adventure tourism operators, with the province promising a simpler process and shorter wait times.

34th annual Sled Dog Mail Run sets off today

Community Teryn Midzain - February 6, 2026

The 34th Annual Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run sets off this afternoon from the Troll Mountain Ski Resort, despite a few minor challenges.

Warmer weather makes annual sled dog mail run change final dash

Community Teryn Midzain - February 5, 2026

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 - January 30, 2026

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

Sled Dog Mail

Community Teryn Midzain - December 18, 2025

The envelopes and letters for the 34th Annual Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run will be on sale at select locations across the Cariboo and in Prince George, starting on Friday, December 19.

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

Business Teryn Midzain - December 5, 2025

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.

MLAs and stakeholders trying to find a way to revitalize railway corridor

Business Teryn Midzain - October 31, 2025

MLAs across the province's regions met for a round table during September's UBCM conference in Victoria to gather ideas on a potential revitalization of the rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House. There is another meeting set for November 26.

Attendance was up this year in Barkerville

Business Teryn Midzain - October 22, 2025

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.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

MLAs getting a weekend ATV tour of the Cariboo

Adventure Teryn Midzain - August 14, 2025

The 108 ATV Club will be taking three opposition MLAs and several Directors of the Cariboo Regional District up the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail for three days over the weekend. Mark Redl of the 108 ATV Club hopes that the MLAs will get a great experience of the Cariboo-Chilcotin countryside, and see the need to drive more tourism into this unique part of British Columbia.

Minister Touts Cariboo Charm on Tour Through Quesnel and Barkerville

Community Teryn Midzain - July 10, 2025

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

B.C. small businesses worry U.S.-Canada trade dispute could hurt summer season

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 18, 2025

Many small businesses in British Columbia are concerned the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute could disrupt their operations this summer, according to data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).