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Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
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Becker's Lodge Resort N/A 2.1 mi 3.4 km 3 of 5 stars
The Wells Hotel $81 3.8 mi 6.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Kelly & King House Bed & Breakfasts N/A 5.9 mi 9.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
St. George Hotel $101 6.6 mi 10.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Sandman Inn Quesnel $80 34.0 mi 54.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Dragon Gate Restaurant 33.3 mi 53.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Begbie's Bar & Bistro 35.5 mi 57.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Penisola Classic Italiano 35.6 mi 57.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Barkerville: B.C.'s Living Gold Rush Town” Go World Travel Magazine
“You'll find rolling splendor and a Rockies finish on this two-day trip” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Short Trips: Historic town in B.C. is a golden attraction” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Rocky Mountains home not to be sneezed at” Sydney Morning Herald
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Barkerville
Traveler Description: With over 100 preserved historic buildings, this village is a representative of the Victorian gold rush era.
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Attraction type: Historic village
Address: PO Box 19 Barkerville, British Columbia V0K 1B0
Canada
Tel: 250-994-3332
Fax: 250-994-3435

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“A wonderful way to spend a day”
5 of 5 stars
Shiroh
South Central Orange County, CA
Jul 1, 2008

Visiting Barkerville was a hit with my wife, our 8-year old, our 2-year old, and me. First we took the guided tour of the town. The guide leads visitors around the town and speaks with three different staff members dressed in period costume. They assume personas of the type of people who would have lived in Barkerville during the gold... more

“A World Class Historic Site”
5 of 5 stars
rdrunnerATL
Marietta, Georgia
Jun 21, 2008

Barkerville is up there with Plimoth Plantation as a remarkable working settlement. We arrived on a soggy cold day but the experience we had was a true delight. The actors about town in period dress and the costumed shop keepers take you back to the Gold Rush days. The General Mercantile Store had quality products, My brother bought a handsome... more

“Fun and Educational - a wonderful trip to BC's past”
5 of 5 stars
Pentys
Victoria, BC
Aug 27, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We travelled the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail through the Fraser Canyon on our way to Barkerville. The town is beautifully restored and has lots of fun features such as a stage coach ride, gold panning and wonderful entertainment in the Gold Rush style theatre. The actors who conduct the town tours are all in costume and in character, and they... more

“Worth the trip”
4 of 5 stars
London_Toffeeman
London, United Kingdom
Jun 25, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We made a detour of approximately 800km to visit Barkerville, and were not disappointed. The period buidlings are extremely well restored, and the costumed actors are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The free guided tours of the town are also excellent. Stay a night at the St George Hotel to cap your experience. more

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Barkerville Historic Town Address

PO Box 19, Barkerville, British Columbia V0K 1B0, Canada
Tel: 250-994-3332 Fax: 250-994-3435