Cariboo Wagon Road : Historical, Resources & Links
British Columbia's Gold Rush Past :
BC Almanac host Mark Forsythe and coauthor Greg Dickson augment their historical research with contributions from CBC listeners that give the gold rush story a personal, folksy feel. Making liberal use of historic photos, the authors celebrate memorable personalities from this epic time: the stern but sensible Judge Matthew Begbie; the peacemaking Chief Spintlum; Nam Sing, the first Chinese miner in the Cariboo; overlander Catherine Schubert; high-rolling miners...
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General News & Comments : Historical, Resources & Links, General
A coffee-table book filled with British Columbia's history, culture and stunning natural beauty.
In 2008, BC celebrates the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia and 150 years of cultural diversity, community and achievement. British Columbia: Spirit of the People celebrates this milestone, capturing the province's history, beauty and complex character in a lavish coffee-table book.
The text, by respected historian Jean Barman, delves into the region's history, from the first humans to arrive in British...
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Hedley – Famous for Gold : Contemporary, Resources & Links
Take a tour of the incredible Mascot Gold Mine, perched on a cliff face overlooking the spectacular Similkameen Valley. Experience what life was like as a hard rock gold miner, explore the mine buildings and step back in time with our mine tunnel sound and light production.
The Upper Similkameen Indian Band at the Snaza'ist Discovery Centre, invites you to explore the incredible history of mining.
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Okanagan Mountain Fire 2003 : Contemporary, Resources & Links
In all, 12 wooden trestles were totally destroyed, and the decks of the two steel trestles were burned, plus damage to the trail itself and the amenities that had been built up over the last 10 years. Check out this website to see how successful preservation efforts have been!
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Penticton : Contemporary, Resources & Links
Okanagan Inland Marine Heritage Park
When in Penticton you can see the largest remaining steel-hulled sternwheeler S.S. Sicamous. See photos and read more about the preservation project:
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