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It’s 1862. You are hand-digging through layers of soggy, worthless, frustrating gravel, hoping and praying the next shovel-stroke will expose a fortune in gold. Everyone says it’s crazy, but there’s too much at stake. Then, just when the outcome seems impossibly bleak, at a depth of 52 feet the ground begins to pay. The lead is struck, and the greatest creek side placer gold deposit the world has ever seen is suddenly yours for the taking.

This is Barkerville’s story.

Barkerville is an authentic, unique Word-class heritage experience.

Come Visit!

What Can You Do in Barkerville?

Daily Programs

Let our colorful street interpreters guide you through Barkerville’s rich history with storytelling, activities, theatrical performances, gold panning, stagecoach rides and more!

Places to Eat

Dine out at the world-famous Long Duck Tong Chinese Restaurant, experience the elegance and charm of the 1860’s in the Wake Up Jake Restaurant and the House Hotel Coffee Saloon or find comfort in the Goldfield Bakery.

Places to Stay

Multiple accommodation options including 3 bed & breakfasts, 3 campgrounds and additional options nearby in Wells, on the beautiful Bowron Lakes, Cottonwood and Quesnel.

Places to Shop

Whether it’s sweat treats from McMahon’s Confectionary, or old-fashioned gifts from Mason & Daly, our merchants offer unique treasurers and gifts to take home with you. Click here for a full listing of the merchants in town.

Special Events

It’s a celebration with multiple special events through the season, from pie-eating contests and fireworks on Dominion Day to a Chinese lantern parade for Mid Autumn Moon Festival.

Click here for our Special Events Calendar.

Hours

Open Year-Round
Visitor Programs May 14th – September 27th

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Visiting twice is equal to visiting as often as you’d like…
but only if you get yourself a Barkerville Annual Pass!

Tickets

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Annual Pass:

Pass holders can bring up to 4 guests per visit & receive 20% off their regular admissions!

Individual: $30.00
Couple: $60.00
Family: $65.00

Regular Admission:

Adult (19-64): $14.50
Seniors/Students: $13.50
Youth (13-18): $9.50
Children (6-12): $4.75
(5 & under FREE)
Family (2 adults & up to 4 youth/children): $34.95

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