Outdoor Activities

Ashcroft's high-desert setting and close proximity to Thompson River are ideal for various outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, hand-gliding, river rafting, kayaking, boating, and fishing.

There is no shortage of camping options in the area: Pitch a tent in the backcountry, at one of several campgrounds, or on a working guest ranch, where wild-west adventure combines with culture and history.

The Ashcroft/Cache Creek and Gold Country area is one of the places in British Columbia where visitors can participate in geocaching, a sport that involves using GPS locations to find hidden "treasures."

Culture and History

Ashcroft's culture and history permeates the entire community from heritage-housed local shops and restaurants to the Ashcroft Museum and Archives to Millennium (Heritage Place) Park.

Nearby, just outside Cache Creek, Historic Hat Creek Ranch chronicles the area's early Gold Rush days and ranching industry, as well as the local First Nations heritage. Between Ashcroft and Cache Creek, the Ashcroft Manor is both a museum and lunch stop.

Nearby Cache Creek

Within a short distance of downtown Ashcroft is the community of Cache Creek. While the two towns share many of the same outdoor activities and similar historical backgrounds, differences remain: Ashcroft has small local restaurants and quaint bed and breakfasts. Cache Creek is a service-oriented with gas stations, roadside motels, and other necessary amenities.

Where to Begin

For more information about Ashcroft and the surrounding area drop by the Ashcroft Museum and Archives. (Open during the summer season.)

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