OVERVIEW
Quesnel is located in the heart of the Cariboo region and offers a unique small-town charm. There are many options for outdoor activities, from hiking and fishing to wildlife spotting and rafting. Take a trip to the local museum to learn about Quesnel’s history or stop by Bowron Lake Provincial Park,
Top things to do
Credit: Robin Malherbe
Fish or play golf
Go freshwater fishing in one of four nearby beautiful lakes, ski at Troll Resort, or golf at one of three local courses.
Credit: Quesnel Tourism
Walk across the Fraser River
Walk across the Fraser River on the world's longest wooden truss footbridge.
Credit: Robin Malherbe
Visit a ranch
Visit a guest ranch to gallop across open fields, help out on the ranch, and taste delicious cowboy food, or attend the annual Billy Barker Days festival or the Quesnel Rodeo.
Credit: CC Image courtesy of Rick McCharles on Flickr
View the Little People collection
Take a self-guided tour of the city's Little People—a collection of 18 fire hydrants painted to portray local historical figures.
Credit: Robin Malherbe
Discover local history
Discover the gold rush era, Mandy the haunted doll, and local Indigenous history at the Quesnel & District Museum and Archives.
Places to stay
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Sandman Hotel Quesnel
Sandman Hotel Quesnel is close to Dragon Lake and has comfortable rooms and a wide range of amenities.
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Billy Barker Casino Hotel
The Billy Barker Casino Hotel in Downtown Quesnel is inspired by Fraser River paddle-wheelers.
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Barkerville
Visit the preserved gold-rush town of Barkerville for an authentic 1860s experience. Wander around the old town, explore over 100 heritage buildings consisting of saloons, museums, churches, homes, general stores, blacksmiths and more – all as part of a genuine experience designed to treat you to the sights and sounds of British Columbia during the 19th century gold rush.
Williams Lake
Visit the charming city of Williams Lake in Central BC. Located along the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Trail and surrounded by lakes, rivers and forested hillsides, you can discover rich local history and enjoy a wide variety of year-round outdoor activities.
Prince George
Take a scenic adventure along Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to visit Price George, known as the Northern Capital of BC. With over 100 city parks and almost 100 km of trails, there’s lots of fun to have in the great outdoors.
Anahim Lake
Surrounded by the Coastal Mountain range and the wide open Chilcotin Plateau sits the remote community of Anahim Lake—perfect for year-round outdoor activities or the perfect place to kick back and take in the gorgeous sights.
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