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Wells, Historic & Heritage Sites
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Leave yourself lots of time to explore Barkerville. There are many things to do in this historic town none of which will make you feel cheated. For example you can walk up to many of the buildings and read information on what they housed. You can go into the St. Saviour’s Anglican Church and take in a service. Go to the candy stores and stock up on the snacks that Barkerville offers. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Goldfield Bakery where the Fat Johns are fresh and very tasty. If you are feeling thirsty then stop in one of the many saloons to enjoy a refreshing root beer or any other beverage of choice. Make your way to Chinatown to eat at the Lung Duck Tong Restaurant. There are a couple of things that you can not miss when you are in Barkerville: the courthouse sessions in Richfield and a live performance at the Theatre Royal. Richfield is just over 1 km from Barkerville which you can either walk and read the interpretive signs along the way or take a horse and carriage ride. Leave yourself time to get to Richfield as you do not want to show up late. Once you are there enjoy the session as you get a view into the history of law and justice in the area. The shows at Theatre Royal are amazing to see. They run sixteen shows a week and up to three different shows in a day. The actors are incredibly talented with a wide range of skills; don’t be surprised if you find yourself participating in some of the routines as you feel the energy from the entertainers. Enjoy Barkerville for the entire day and you will certainly not be disappointed. If you are interested in staying for more than a day, there are three bed and breakfasts on site each giving you a feel for life in Barkerville.
August 01, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Wells, Historic & Heritage Sites
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On your way to the artistic community of Wells or the historic town of Barkerville be sure to stop along the way at Cottonwood house. It was an old roadhouse for weary travellers on their way to Barkerville to strike it rich. There is a restaurant on site as well as comfortable bunkhouses for you to stay in which are perfect for large groups. When it is in season, pick up some fresh produce from the gardens that is sold on site. The interpreters lead tours that allow you to explore the buildings and get a feel for what it was like to stay at Cottonwood house. There are many activities that are available to you while you are visiting so be sure to stop in and ask the helpful staff. If you continue towards Wells and you want to see another roadhouse then turn right onto Stanley Rd to the abandoned roadhouse of Stanley which includes a Chinese cemetery.