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	Barkerville - Ghost Town
		Barkerville is now a provincial historic park and never was what one could accurately call a ghost town since it had been continuously populated since its founding in the 1860s.
		Barkerville is one of the best historic mining area museums anywhere.
		This time we camped at Lowhee campground which is located between Barkerville and Wells.
	www.ghosttowns.com /canada/bc/barkerville.html (359 words)

	Barkerville, British Columbia, Canada
		Today, Barkerville remains a town of discovery, as it did in the days of old, a unique streetscape with over 125 faithfully restored heritage buildings, including a flsmith, bakery and restaurants, and the remains of one of North America's oldest Chinatowns.
		Barkerville Provincial Park is adjacent to the restored town, a very popular destination for tourists, and camping at the park's vehicle/tent sites may be a good alternative to seeking private accommodation.
		West of Barkerville on the Cariboo Highway is the picturesque community of Quesnel, the commercial centre of the North Cariboo, located in a quiet valley at the confluence of the Fraser and Quesnel Rivers, surrounded by beautiful green mountains and lush forests.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=3530 (1463 words)

	The Cariboo Gold Rush Barkerville Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Chinese who came to Barkerville in the 1860s, like the occidentals, came dreaming of gold, hoping, not only to gain individual wealth, but trying also to increase their family's wealth and good fortune.
		Since the Chinese miners came to Barkerville to increase their families good fortune, they would not have jeopardized this by failing to carefully consider where to bury friends and kin unfortunate enough to die before returning home.
		Barkerville mountain assumes on the role of the Green Dragon running out to the left, while Conklin Mountain the lowest of the three mountains becomes the White Tiger mountain forming the classic armchair configuration needed for a good feng-shui site.
	collections.ic.gc.ca /cariboo/barker/larry.htm (3348 words)

	- Barkerville Historic Gold Rush Town - BC Canada - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		After 1870, Barkerville remained a supply town for the gold fields until it was taken over by the Province of British Columbia in 1958 and run as one of Canada's largest historic sites.
		The best time to visit is between mid-May and the end of September when the Barkerville streetscape is alive with 130 heritage buildings, live theatre and special events, informative and entertaining interpretation, and over twenty shops that bring to life the history of Barkerville, the Cariboo and British Columbia.
		Today, Barkerville Historic Town is one of British Columbias premier historic sites and is recognized worldwide for its collection of original and restored buildings and artifacts.
	www.barkerville.ca (272 words)

	Read About Our Trip to Barkerville
		Barkerville is, as the name says on the sign, a historic town that was famous for the gold rush days back in the late 1800's.
		Barkerville consisted of three main streets, each carrying horse and carriage as the main mode of transportation.
		Then we left Barkerville, happy as ever, and drove back to Prince George in the rental car, to go to bed early because the next day we were scheduled to hit the train very early in the morning!!
	www.myroadtrips.com /barkerville (1200 words)

	Barkerville and Bowron Lakes : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		Exploring Barkerville: An Old West Ghost Town--The 1860 Cariboo gold rush was the reason thousands of miners made their way north from the played-out Fraser River gold deposits to Williams Creek, east of Quesnel.
		Barkerville was founded on its shore after Billy Barker discovered one of the region's richest gold deposits in 1862.
		Many of the claims continued to produce well into the 1930s, but Barkerville's population moved on, leaving behind an intact ghost town that was designated a historic park in the 1950s.
	frommers.com /destinations/barkervilleandbowronlakes/1283010029.html (634 words)

	Wafare Farm _ Stallions _ Barkerville _ News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Wafare Farm-bred CROWNED KING by Barkerville Drew Off to an Impressive Score in the Barksdale H. Crowned King, a multiple stakes winning 5-year-old horse by Barkerville out of the Wafare Farm mare Formeredith by Dynaformer, drew off to a very impressive 8 length victory in the $50,000 Barksdale H. at Louisiana Downs.
		Barkerville Filly Turns In a Championship Peformance To Capture the Las Oaks [G1] In Her Native Chile.
		Sadly, on Wednesday the champion son of Barkerville flipped in his stall, was seriously injured and had to be destroyed.
	www.wafarefarm.com /barkerville/news (3606 words)

	Barkerville Travel and Tourism, Accommodations and Activities in Barkerville
		Barkerville sprouted up after prospector Billy Barker found gold at Williams Creek in 1852 and began the Cariboo Gold Rush.
		In its prime, Barkerville was the largest city west of Chicago and North of San Francisco.
		Barkerville is open to the public from 8 a.m.
	barkerville.travel.bc.ca (194 words)

	Ministry of Environment - Barkerville Provincial Park
		Barkerville was once the largest city west of Chicago and North of San Francisco.
		The Barkerville Historic Town is approximately 5 km away from the campground (linked by walking trails) and visited by many tourists throughout the summer season.
		Barkerville campgrounds are adjacent to the Historic Town and 3 km from the Wells.
	wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /bcparks/explore/parkpgs/barkervi.htm (1106 words)

	Barkerville Provincial Park, British Columbia
		Once the largest city north of San Francisco and west of Chicago, Barkerville is one of B.C.'s oldest historic sites, recognized for it's impressive collection of original and restored buildings and artifacts.
		Barkerville rose from the Cariboo Goldfield's during the 1860's, but in 1868 the prosperous town was destroyed by fire.
		A second Barkerville was built but by 1871 it was obvious that growth had peaked.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/cariboo/parks/barker.htm (312 words)

	Barkerville Historic Town
		Barkerville, B.C. History is alive and lots of fun at Barkerville Historic Town.
		Barkerville has one of the largest museum collections in Western Canada and extensive archives.
		Barkerville is also the jumping off spot for outdoor activities in the Cariboo Mountains such as hiking, skiing and snowmobiling.
	www.wellsbc.com /Barkerville1/Main1.htm (268 words)

	Welcome to www.wellsbc.com
		Home to Barkerville Historic Town, western North America's premiere heritage attraction, Bowron Lakes Provincial Park, one of the top 10 canoe circuits in the world, and Wells, a restored 1930's mining town chock- full of unique architecture and fascinating galleries, the Wells, Barkerville, Bowron lakes region is a must see for anyone visiting British Columbia.
		The Wells, Barkerville, Bowron Lakes region is the place to be if you're looking for world class entertainment.
		Combine this with live music at Becker's Lodge, the annual Fred Wells Days and Minefest celebrations, the numerous coffee houses, art exhibits, photography workshops, theatre performances, concerts and other events that take place throughout the year, and you'll see why Wells is increasingly becoming recognized as the live theatre and entertainment capital of the Cariboo.
	www.wellsbc.com (435 words)

	Barkerville Barkerville, British Columbia (Cities) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Barkerville roared to life during the Cariboo Gold Rush.
		Today, many of the historic buildings are preserved and the town is a magnet for visitors who wish to relive the earlier era.
		Barkerville is east of Quesnel on Highway 26, past Wells.
	www.ohwy.com /bc/b/barkervi.htm (101 words)

	Heritage Branch - Barkerville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Barkerville Task Force invited the minister responsible for heritage Murray Coell to Barkerville on May 20, 2004 to listen to the presentation and recommendations from the Task Force members.
		The Barkerville Task Force recognized that one of the new board’s goals should be to increase revenues so that Barkerville's budget could grow to $1.85 million.
		Interpret Barkerville’s history for the educational benefit and enjoyment of all.
	www.mcaws.gov.bc.ca /heritage_branch/barkerville.htm (576 words)

	Barkerville's Street Theatre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Most of Barkerville's visitors have gone home, but a few linger to enjoy a meal at the Lung Duck Tong Restaurant in the Chinatown area before retiring to spend the night in one of the heritage buildings which now serve as Bed and Breakfast Inns.
		In the early hours of September 16th 1868 an amorous miner while trying to steal a kiss from one of the girls in Barry and Adler's Saloon knocked over a stove pipe and started a conflagration that reduced the town to cinders in a matter of an hour and a half.
		The other site in Barkerville which preceded the fire by several years, and profoundly affected not only the Cariboo, but the entire province of British Columbia is located a five minute walk away from Jake's Coffee House, along the main street.
	www.travel-wise.com /northamerica/barkervilles (922 words)

	Barkerville & Wells - Interpretive School Programs
		Lowhee Gulch, with its headwaters on Barkerville Mountain, was created when turn-of-the- century hydraulic miners turned their hoses on the creek bed.
		After a stimulating day of Barkerville history, students are invited to try their hand panning an actual gold-bearing creek in the evening.
		Lowhee Gulch with its headwaters on Barkerville Mountain was created when turn of the century hydraulic miners turned their hoses on the original Lowhee creek bed.
	whitegold.ca /schools.html (1659 words)

	Heritage Properties - Barkerville Historic Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Today Barkerville endures as a town of discovery, a unique streetscape with over 125 heritage buildings, the Theatre Royal shows, exhibits, entertaining street theatre during the summer, and unique shops filled with Victorian-era merchandise.
		Barkerville is located in a forested sub-alpine environment in the Cariboo mountains 80 km (50 miles) east of Quesnel.
		The Gold Rush Trail is a Canada's Digital Collections website that provides a look at the Fraser River Gold Rush of 1858, the discoveries in the Cariboo in 1861 and the construction of the famous Cariboo Wagon Road.
	www.heritage.gov.bc.ca /barkerville.htm (211 words)

	Barkerville and Wells
		Barkerville is located at the end of the Gold Rush Trail, 89 km (55 mi.) east of Quesnel on Highway 26.
		In its heyday, Barkerville was the largest city west of Chicago and north of San Francisco.
		Barkerville - Barkerville Provincial Park offers the visitor a chance to step back in time; attend the historic St. Saviors Church, schoolhouse lessons, courthouse trials, stagecoach rides, Theatre Royal, flsmith demonstrations, photographer's studio.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/cariboo/cities/bwell.htm (691 words)

	HANCOCK HOUSE PUBLISHERS - Barkerville - Sample Chapter
		They spoke little English and if something went wrong it was easy for the whites to blame John as most of the Chinese were called; hence they presented a united and stoical front to the white community.
		The children were enterprising and bright and loved to play in the muddy streets of Barkerville.
		The Chinese in Barkerville were an honest, hardworking people and contributed greatly to the history of that town.
	www.hancockhouse.com /products/barker_sample.htm (278 words)

	Welcome to Barkerville, Williams Creek, Cariboo, British Columbia
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	www.cariboo-net.com /barkerville.htm (182 words)

	The Cariboo Gold Rush Barkerville Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I regret to have to report that about 2:30 today a fire broke out in Barkerville and by 5:00 nine tenths of the Town were destroyed.
		Scotts Saloon was saved in the march of the Fire but it is stripped to a shell.
		HBC store everything lost, a few houses in Chinatown and at the other end of Barkerville were saved.
	collections.ic.gc.ca /cariboo/barker/fire.htm (74 words)

	NWsource: Travel - Quesnel, British Columbia Attractions : Barkerville historic town
		In 1862 Billy Barker struck gold on Williams Creek, in the north of Cariboo Country, 88 km east of Quesnel.
		By the mid-1860s Barkerville’s population had peaked at over 10,000.
		Today, Barkerville, 85 km east of Quesnel, holds over 120 authentically restored buildings.
	nwsource.com /travel/scr/tf_detail.cfm?dt=3579&...&pageid=BC&cityid=117 (384 words)

	Barkerville and Bowron Lakes : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Barkerville is one of the premier tourist destinations in interior British Columbia, as well as one of the most intact ghost towns in Canada.
		However, what lures paddlers and campers to the Cariboo Mountains today isn't a flash of gold, but the splash of water at the Bowron Lakes.
		The 87km (54-mile) drive to Barkerville takes you deep into the forests of the Cariboo Mountains, where moose and deer are often spotted from the road.
	frommers.com /destinations/barkervilleandbowronlakes/1283010001.html (221 words)

	Barkerville (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		You’ll love Barkerville’s Old Fashion Christmas celebration, held the last two weekends before Christmas, on December 13-14 and 20-21.
		Barkerville is an authentic 1860s Gold Rush town, and one of the top five attractions in the Province.
		Barkerville has won national awards for the quality and authenticity of its presentation.
	www.northcariboo.com /newsletter1203/barkerville.htm (479 words)

	Barkerville Cemetery
		The Barkerville Cemetery is located in a historic gold rush town in the Cariboo Region of B.C. The town was formed in 1862 when gold was discovered by William "Billy" Barker on Williams Creek.
		Between 1862 and 1870 over 100,000 people travelled the Cariboo Waggon Road converging on the goldfields and the boomtown called Barkerville.
		Died Royal Cariboo Hospital, Barkerville, B.C. Febuary2, 1879.
	www.geocities.com /Heartland/Meadows/9402/barkermi.html (1129 words)

	St. George Hotel - Barkerville Historic Town, British Columbia
		While in beautiful historic Barkerville, why not overnight in the heart of town and have the place to yourselves?
		The St. George provides visitors with the unique opportunity to spend the night in the authentic gold rush town, something few visitors get to experience.
		Today the St. George has been extensively renovated into an exceptionally comfortable bed and breakfast inn.
	www.stgeorgehotel.bc.ca (157 words)

	Barkerville Gold Rush Town - Time Travel in the Cariboo - British Columbia - Canada
		Barkerville Gold Rush Town - Time Travel in the Cariboo - British Columbia - Canada
		For more details call Barkerville at 1-888-994-3332 ext 27 toll free, or email: Barkerville Direct
		Billy Barkers Banquet: (Provided by the Friends of Barkerville).
	www.barkerville.com (76 words)

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