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Quesnel
On getawaybc.com each city’s attractions, activities and events are yours to discover. Below you’ll find the latest articles posted in the region. For a local calendar of events click here or to find local businesses click here.
Honouring North Cariboo’s past
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Quesnel and area has a long and rich heritage beginning with Alexander Mackenzie’s 1793 expedition from Montreal to Bella Coola and Simon Fraser’s historic 1808 exploration and mapping of the Fraser R
Barkerville, a taste of the vibrant past
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
One of Canada’s largest and most comprehensive historic towns, Barkerville provides visitors with a time warp experience as they step into the life and times of the Cariboo’s first European entreprene
First Nations
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The Quesnel Friendship Centre, located at 319 North Fraser Drive in West Quesnel, is one of the centres of First Nations activity in Quesnel and hosts a variety of events and displays which share the
Cottonwood House
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Cottonwood House, one of the many stopping houses which provided provisions and rest to pioneers travelling the Cariboo Waggon Road, continues to offer a chance to stretch and re-fuel on the way to Ba
Visit the Antique Machinery Park
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The Quesnel and District Heritage Association opened the Antique Machinery Park on Dragon Lake Road. With considerable contributions from the community the museum now offers a window into the agricult
Paint Ball
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Paintball is quickly growing into one of the most popular, high energy activities available for fun and friendly competition. The thrill of the chase and a love of competition are the only requirement
The fish are plentiful
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Avid fishermen find the Cariboo an ideal spot to indulge their sport. Species which can be caught at different locations and in different seasons include trout and char. Also found here but strictly c
Proud hunting history
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
British Columbia is internationally recognized by hunting enthusiasts. The Cariboo, used for centuries by local First Nations people, explorers and settlers to supply a consistent source of wild game
Outdoors beckons
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The North Cariboo offers some of the best outdoor adventures in the province.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find their biggest challenge just choosing what to experience first.
From the rivers to the hil
Calendar of events
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
April 2009
23-26 Where the Rivers Meet Bluegrass Jamboree – Seniors’ Centre 250-992-6290
25 Arts and Culture Day – Arts & Rec Centre 250-992-8200
25 24th Annual Hu