Wells
Art Wells Festival - Wells, BC | Thomas DrasdauskisWelcome to Wells, BC
The mountain town of Wells, an 82 km (51mi) drive east of Quesnel, was built as a company town for Fred Wells’ Gold Quartz Mine, when the promise of more gold in the Cariboo gave many an opportunity to escape the unemployment of the depressed 1930s in what was then northern B.C.’s largest community and cultural centre. Fast-forward some 80 years. While there are now fewer than 300 year-round residents, many heritage buildings have been restored, including the Wells Hotel and the Sunset Theatre. Other architectural landmarks sport bright rainbow colours in a nod to the town’s vibrant arts scene. The Island Mountain Arts Society’s celebrated arts school offers classes in visual, literary and performing art, while the wildly popular ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art is held annually the first weekend in August.
Outdoor Adventures Near Wells
The region’s outdoor adventures include the popular 7 Summits Bike & Hike Trek that lures mountain bikers from across the globe. The area has hundreds of kilometres of stunningly scenic trails to suit all users; hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling ‘ accessible right from town! Nearby Jack O’Clubs Lake boasts tranquil canoeing. In winter, try hut-to-hut cross-country adventures in the Mount Murray Area, sled dog adventures and the renowned Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run. Straddling the Trans Canada Snowmobile Trail and part of the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail, the Wells network of ‘sledder’ trails links you to Likely and the Prince George snowmobile clubhouse.
Accommodations & Attractions
Frog On The Bog Gifts and Coffee
A really unique gift store in Wells, with over 20 lines of products from regional and local craftspeople, and an eclectic mix of souvenirs, clothing, handmade leather products, books and more. Our motto is, “If you think you’ve seen it…
Historic Stays
We have unique accommodations in Wells, Barkerville, and Quesnel, for groups of two to 10. Suites for couples, or vacation homes for families, or other groups. Fun and interesting stays with 1930’s decor and modern conveniences. Walking distance to trails,…
The Wells Hotel
The Wells Hotel has been a historic Cariboo icon and accommodation experience since 1934, serving the Wells, Barkerville, Bowron Lakes, and Troll Ski Resort areas.
Now under new management, our vision for the hotel is a place where discovery and…
Beckers Lodge
Becker’s Lodge, is an all-season adventure resort on Bowron Lake, BC. We have lakeside cabins, Year-round restaurant kayaks, canoes, ATVs (quads), mountain bikes, and snowshoe rentals. We are outfitters to the Bowron Lake Provincial Park canoe circuit, providing cabins, canoe…
Jack O'Clubs General
The Jack O’Clubs is a family-run business in the heart of Wells. More than a General Store, we offer liquor, cold beer, wine, groceries, supplies, and gifts.
We are home to Wells only gas station, now with Electric Vehicle charging…
Diggy's Diner
Diggy’s Diner offers Breakfast All Day & Lunch Menus Tuesday – Sunday 7am – 3pm.
Moose Island Foods – Freeze-dried Meal Bags & Confections, locally made in Wells, also includes Home made Preserves, Jams, Jellies & Canned Produce.
Small retail…