BC 150 Years
Route 2: The Spirit Trail

November 3, 1863: A miracle! Met Nam Sing at the roadhouse. He is leading an express pack train to Barkerville and offered to take Dr. R. along. I will make it home before winter after all. Said good-bye. Dr. R. very grateful. So am I…

HAT CREEK
HAVEN OF HOSPITALITY

Known formerly as Carquile, this area has a rich First Nations and ranching history. You can experience that history at Hat Creek House. Some 11 km north of Cache Creek, the ranch was built in 1861 as a roadhouse on the Cariboo Road, today, visitors can enjoy the artifacts on display, take a stagecoach ride, or visit the Native Shuswap village and experience stories of mystery, love, murder, success and failure.

For more information on Hat Creek, check out www.exploregoldcountry.com.
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Three Fun Facts about Hat Creek

  1. Upper Hat Creek features many signs of historic First Nations communities and is rich in lore with tales of healing plants and miracle waters.
  2. Coal was discovered on Hat Creek in 1877. First worked in 1893 by rancher George Finney, the deposit has been worked repeatedly over the years.
  3. Harry Lake Aspen Provincial Park provides a true wilderness experience in a raw, natural region. So natural, the park offers no services.

Additional Geocaches Along this Route

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Route Listing
Port Douglas (X'axtsa7)
Four Mile House
10 Mile House/Cúmlvqs
14 Mile House-K’ácsten
16 Mile House
Skookumchuck/Skatin
St. Agnes’ Well /Tsek
Moody’s Lookout-(S)cwíten
24 Mile House (Stanislaus House)/ Ncát’us
Samahquam
29 Mile House/ Q’vl’tkú7m
Port Pemberton
Mount Currie
Pemberton
Port Anderson Lake/N'quat'qua
Seton Lake
Lillooet
Hat Creek

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