Outdoor Recreation
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Mount Everest Challenge
Troll Ski Resort Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, CanadaWhat is the Everest Challenge? The Everest Challenge is the brainchild of Len Sinclair, co-owner of Troll Resort. He did the math and determined that if a person were to complete a certain number of designated runs (on our mountain) it would be the equivalent height as having climbed Mount Everest! What are those designated […]
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Wells Snowmobile Club Poker Run
Jack O' Club Restaurant & Pub 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, CanadaRegistration and first card at the Jack O’ Clubs General between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Follow the route to Barkerville, Proserpine, and last card at Groundhog Lake. Prizes and BBQ at 2:00 pm at Groundhog Cabin. Hands are $5 each or 5 for $20. 1st place $300 2nd place $200 3rd Place $100 Trails […]
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Wells and Area Trail Society AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Wells and Area Trails Society will be held on Sunday April 14th at 4pm, at Judy Campbell’s house, 2588 Gardner Ave, Wells, BC. Please RSVP at jcampbell@wellsbc.com Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! We are looking forward to a great year in 2019! And a […]
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Easter Egg Hunt at Barkerville
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaA free event for kids of all ages. The hunt begins at 12:00 pm sharp! An extra head start will be given to children ages 5 and under. After the hunt for chocolate, head down to the Visitors' Centre for a free hot dog and cup of hot chocolate.
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Wells Community Garden Work Party
We will be hosting a work party this Thursday, May 23rd at the Community Garden. We have several projects to work on and will appreciate all the help we can get. The work party will take place between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and then resume at 5:00 pm. Hope to see you there!!
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Bike to Work & School Week
Calling all workers and resident of Wells and Barkerville! If you just want a fun way to get fit and healthy and do something positive for our environment, then register for Bike to Work & School Week. It is quick, easy, free and fun to participate in! Register to track your kilometers cycled during the […]
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Spring Clean Up
The District of Wells has teamed up with the local Emcon Crew to kee our community clean! Community BBQ and Emcon Crew meet-and-greet to follow the clean up, 2 pm at the Wells Community Hall. Rules: No personal garbage No vehicles No animal waste or feces Neat, organized piles of: wood, appliances, metal, yard clippings […]
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Wells Reunion: Guided Wells Tour
Neil Vant guided Wells Town Walking Tour. Meet at Fred Wells Cairn on Pooley Street All Weekend Long: Visit Historic Barkerville and receive a free admission by showing your Reunion ID. Enjoy 2-for-1 ice cream or coffee at BNC Mercantile with your Reunion ID. Walk along our ever-expanding trail system in the meadows (formerly known […]
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Wells-Barkerville Community Forest Open House
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128 3948 Gold Quartz Drive, WellsStudents from the University of Northern British Columbia will be in town to talk to residents of the community about their values and what they'd like to see out of the Community Forest. Do you know of a place for a good hiking/biking/skiing trail? How about heritage sites, wildlife habitat, or locations for forest research […]
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Barkerville’s Ultimate Zombie Apocalypse Challenge
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, Canada++NEW in 2019 as part of Barkerville's Ghostly Hallowe'en annual event++ The zombie apocalypse has reached the Cariboo Goldfields. Will you join the walking dead or fight for life with the living? Are you the hunter or the hunted? Test your survival skills in Barkerville's ultimate zombie apocalypse challenge. This hour-long, adrenaline-pumping survival challenge is […]
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