Quesnel

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Quesnel Old Time Farmers Market draws hundreds of customers every Saturday morning on the grounds of Helen Dixon Centre in downtown Quesnel. Flowers, produce, handcrafted items, seasonal value-added products and so much more are available from early May

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

By Car

Highway 97 is the main north-south arterial route connecting the North Cariboo with the southern parts of British Columbia.

Vehicles can expect to take about eight hours at the posted speed l

Little faces

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Each community has features they like to promote that make their town unique.

Quesnel is no exception and one of its unique features are painted fire hydrants.

Every hydrant in the downtown area bea

Horseshoes

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

The Quesnel Horseshoe Pitching Club invites you to try your hand at the sport twice a week. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an advanced pitcher. Come out and enjoy a beautiful summer night

Track sports all summer long

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

For the race car enthusiast, the Quesnel Raceway offers racing throughout the summer. Racing Road leads enthusiasts to bomber classes, hobby and hobby stock classes, mini-stock, Cascar Super Series, c

Enjoy complete wilderness

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Canoeing the beautiful Bowron Lakes Chain, a 116 kilometre rectangular circuit of lakes and portages, has become one of the premier attractions in the Cariboo.

The chain begins in scenic Bowron Lake

Golf

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Golf

Both experienced and amateur golfers will find enjoyment on Quesnel’s greens, as the area’s spectacular scenery and friendly residents create a welcome setting for this popular activity.

The Qu

Discover the North Cariboo

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Quesnel and surrounding area is much more than a location.

Nestled in the very heart of B.C., Quesnel is a lifestyle where every season brings its own unique beauty and a wealth of recreational oppo

Experience cowboy culture

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Throughout the year, Alex Fraser Park’s agriplex is a busy place.

Spectators are welcome, but must always be mindful of the animals’ safety, the riders’ safety and the public’s safety.

Whether it is

Find fun in all directions

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Only have a few hours or just a couple of days to spend in the area?

Why not consider any number of day trips to the surrounding sites.

Centrally located in the heart of the province, Quesnel is pe

Where life is slower

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Undisturbed forests, pastoral farm land, and many unmarked treasures draw people away from the more well-travelled areas of Quesnel. The Cariboo’s diverse wildlife is often only visible on these back