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- Crooked Lake in Cariboo Gold Rush Trail
Embark on the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail, where British Columbia’s vibrant history and stunning landscapes await your exploration and enjoyment. Journey through mountain passes, canyons, and plains—no matter how you get here, the journey itself is part of the adventure—uncovering stories, diverse cultures, and activities that will inspire you to return again and again. This land of natural beauty invites explorers to endless adventures. Let the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail captivate your spirit and ignite your imagination.
Barkerville, named after English prospector Billy Barker, who discovered gold here in 1862, was the heart of the Cariboo Gold Rush. Today, this preserved historic town brims with colour and vitality.
History enthusiasts can delve into the stories of the land’s Original Peoples, food lovers can savour the offerings of its cozy restaurants, and those eager to learn can explore the rich heritage of Chinese culture.
Stretching through canyons, grasslands, forests, and historic communities, the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail offers a wide range of outdoor adventure. The region features extensive mountain bike trail networks for both scenic riders and technical free riders. Anglers are equally drawn to the area, where thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams hold a wide variety of fish species.
Beyond biking and fishing, visitors can paddle quiet lakes, hike canyon trails, explore historic gold rush towns and museums, spot wildlife, and experience the stories that shaped this remarkable route through British Columbia.
Camping along the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail offers travellers the chance to stay close to the landscapes that shaped British Columbia’s early history. From Fraser Canyon sites near Lillooet to lakeside campgrounds throughout the Cariboo, there are options ranging from full-service RV parks to quiet provincial recreation sites.
Reserve sites at quiet lakeside retreats or explore provincial park availability all along the trail. For outdoor adventurers, campgrounds near Williams Lake, Quesnel, and Barkerville provide easy access to hiking trails, fishing waters, and historic attractions. Many locations offer waterfront campsites, boat launches, and easy access to wildlife viewing, making camping an ideal way to experience the scenery and outdoor recreation found along the Gold Rush Trail.
The Cariboo Gold Rush Trail is accessible by a variety of routes, making the journey part of the adventure. Central Mountain Air offers regular flights from Vancouver International Airport into both Quesnel and Williams Lake, where a rental car can then get you to wherever you would like to explore.
Experiencing the living history of the Gold Rush Trail is ideal via road trip, where you’ll drive along scenic highways that wind through mountains, valleys, and historic towns, accessible from all points of the compass. For those looking for additional options to fly in, Pacific Coastal also services the region.
However you get here, each path offers its own scenic discoveries and historic charm, setting the stage for your Gold Rush adventure.