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Quesnel
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VOLLEYBALL
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
Just beside the tennis courts volleyball enthusiasts can enjoy a game on the brand-new sandy volleyball court. The court is open to the public seven days a week and is free of charge. Just bring your
EVENTS AT LEBOURDAIS
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
LeBourdais Park, located in North Quesnel, is home to a variety of local events. From the annual Billy Barkers Days bash to smaller musical events, the stage is a fabulous place to check out local ta
SPRAY PARK
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
LeBourdais Park is home to a fabulous set of swings, a jungle gym, and a spray park. Cool off under one of the many fire hydrants, buckets and water-shooting rocks. Little ones can sit in one of the s
MUSEUM
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
The Quesnel and District Museum and Archives is the perfect place to start discovering Quesnel.
With thousands of artifacts, fascinating information, and unique displays visitors will learn about li
FISHING
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 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
LOCAL TAKE
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
Close to Quesnel, Bouchie Lake offers rainbow trout and has a boat launch. Fishpot Lake, 125 km from Quesnel, has rainbow trout and a small recreation site and full-facility resort. Milburn Lake, 16 k
QUESNEL’S MURALS
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
Landscapes in Quesnel are not limited to nature. Artists have created artistic landscape murals on many buildings. Some reflect the areas history, some the natural flora and fauna.
LIBRARY
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
The new Cariboo Regional District Library is home to a total of 12,000 square feet, where more than 55,000 items promise adventure, entertainment, education and an escape from the real world.
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QUESNEL’S OLD TIME FARMERS’ MARKET
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
The Quesnel Old Time Farmers Market has a slogan, Come for the freshness, stay for the fun. Now in its 22nd year, the Farmers Market, located on the Helen Dixon lawn in downtown Quesnel, offers loca
WELLS BARKERVILLE BOWRON LAKE
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com
One of Canadas largest and most comprehensive historic towns, Barkerville, provides visitors with a time warp experience as they step into the life and times of the cafes, stores, professionals and s