Welcome to the official website of Barkerville Historic Town!
This website should provide you with all of the information you need to plan your visit to the largest historic site in British Columbia.
Each year, thousands of visitors from all over the world travel to the foothills of the Cariboo mountains to take in this one of a kind heritage attraction, much like miners and prospectors did during the original gold rushes.
Unlike many gold rush towns from this era - which have long disappeared - Barkerville remains a thriving place, rich in history and full of life. You can tour the town with one of the colourful characters from Barkerville’s past, watch the notorious Judge Begbie strike fear into the hearts of history’s criminals, witness authentic gold rush theatre, and see a real Cornish Waterwheel in action.
Pan for gold with your family and friends, visit Barkerville’s well preserved Chinatown, and go back to school in the 1800s. Or, learn about the town at your own pace by visiting our historic buildings and beautiful displays. Our town's merchants, restaurants and accommodations will provide you with everything you need for a genuinely comfortable trip into the province's past. Come and see for yourself.
In fact, there is so much to see and do at Barkerville that most people stay at least two days.
For a truly unique experience, stay overnight in Barkerville at one of our Bed and Breakfasts.
A wide variety of additional facilities are available in Wells and nearby Bowron Lake.
NO PETS, please. For the safety of our visitors and site animals, only service dogs are permitted within the townsite. For information about our 2013 kennel services, please phone 1-888-994-3332, ext. 0.
Spring Hours - May 16th to June 14th: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Most businesses and tours begin at 10:00 am; the Goldfield Bakery and the Wake Up Jake Restaurant and Coffee Saloon are open earlier in the day for breakfast and coffee, and the Lung Duck Tong Chinese Restaurant stays open later for dinner. For more information phone 1-888-994-3332.
Summer Hours - June 15th to September 2nd: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Most businesses and tours begin at 10:00 am; the Goldfield Bakery and the Wake Up Jake Restaurant and Coffee Saloon are open earlier in the day for breakfast and coffee, and the Lung Duck Tong Chinese Restaurant and Wake Up Jake stay open later for dinner. For more information phone 1-888-994-3332.
Fall Hours - September 3rd to September 29th: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Most businesses and tours begin at 10:00 am; the Goldfield Bakery and the Wake Up Jake Restaurant and Coffee Saloon are open earlier in the day for breakfast and coffee, and the Lung Duck Tong Chinese Restaurant and Wake Up Jake stay open later for dinner. For more information phone 1-888-994-3332.