Barkerville
6th Annual Indigenous Celebrations in Barkerville
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaLhtako Dené Hoop Dancers, St’at’imc Bear Dancers & Xatśūll Drumming, Song & Storytelling. Details coming soon.
ArtsWells Festival 2019
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaThe Cariboo’s largest celebration of music and art, ArtsWells Festival, is back for its 16th season in the colourful community of Wells and the historic goldrush town of Barkerville, BC from August 2 – 5, 2019. 1st Release tickets are now available, don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic for this special […]
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Barkerville
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaThis traditional Chinese celebration honours Barkerville’s Chinese heritage with activities all day, entertainment in the evening, a lantern parade at dusk, and more. Details and schedule to be posted soon.
16th Annual Williams Creek Sports Day in Barkerville
Jumping, Driving, Racing, Tossing, Tug O’ War and more! Games and activities for kids of all ages. 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Events will take place in the following order)* Broad Jump: All children are invited to participate * Ladies Nail Driving: All ladies are invited to show their carpentry skills. * Funny Face: Children […]
The Life of Florence Wilson
Theatre Royal 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaAn evening of film and discussion exploring new research and findings revealing the life and times of Florence Wilson of London, England; Barkerville and California; wherein we discover connections with royalty and the Bloomsbury artistic community; the music and writing of the Wilson family and; the subsequent life story of Barkerville’s enigma. Introducing: Judith Booth, […]
36th Annual Chili Cook-off
Barkerville Staff House 2523 Gardner, Wells, BC, CanadaCommemorating the great Barkerville Fire of 1868. Bring a chili or other dish and your own plates, cutlery, and beverages. Prizes to be won for worthy chefs. Donations happily accepted for the Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Wells-Barkerville Community Day and Season Celebration
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaA celebration of community and the 2019 Barkerville season for all-site staff and residents of the Wells, Bowron, and Troll areas. Hosted by the Barkerville Heritage Trust Board and featuring a Long Service Awards Ceremony. Family friendly. No charge. All are welcome. Hosted in the Barkerville Visitor Centre Grand Room 3:30 pm - BBQ begins […]
6th Annual Steampunk Murder Mystery in Barkerville
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaOut Of Time Episode VI: Revenge Of The Judge Guy *A Steampunk-Star Wars-Slasher Flic-Murder Mystery* Out of Time Episode VI: Revenge of the Judge Guy is a one, two, or three day* interactive Whodunit? mystery party featuring Barkerville’s cast of historical characters like you’ve never seen them before – where you are the guest of […]
Election Day in Wells
Banquet Room, Wells Community Hall 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, CanadaTo vote in the federal election you have to prove your identity and address. There are three ways to do this: Option 1: Show one of these pieces of ID your driver's licence any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial/territorial or local) with your photo, name and current address Option 2: Show […]
Barkerville’s Ghostly Halloween
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaBarkerville’s busy season has ended and the streets are quiet… disturbingly quiet, in fact. Test your fate with a walk through Barkerville’s haunted house, go trick-or-treating up the main street at some of our local merchants, and warm up at our Halloween bonfire. Come explore the haunted nooks and crannies of Barkerville Historic Town, with […]