Heading Home

We took the Discovery route home along highway 99 through Lillooet, Pemberton, Whistler and finally home. Graymont's lime operations. 

 Signs of forest fires

 Entering Lillooet

Barkerville 2

During our 2nd day at Barkerville we explored the mining aspect for gold.

 Prosperous miners were able to afford a wheel barrow to help carry their belongings

 The waterwheel show

 Where to bring your gold for evaluation

Our stagecoach ride through Main St 

Riding shotgun

 Thirsty after a hard ride

After underground mining died down, miners turned to hydrolic mining

 A trip to the cemetry. Average age 32

 There were many unmarked grave sites

 We ran out of cash. Extra work was available

 Our B and B hostess also worked the post office. She is applying the Barkerville stamp on the postcards we mailed before leaving town

Barkerville 1

A stop of interest

Lunch at Wells

Barkerville

  

Doctor's house

Library and a General store

 Saloon

Affordable rates

Our B and B