June 18, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Williams Lake, Attractions
View a larger image on flickr.com
If you travel through the Chilcotin, highway 20 will take you to many of the areas you'll want to visit. There is so much along the road: there are endless stops to make for photo opportunities or just sightseeing. One of these stops was close to Alexis Creek, a little cemetary on the side of the road. The beauty of the mountains in the area really adds to the stop, and the golden grass growing around the plots made it a very calming resting place, even though its along a major roadway. Be sure to keep your eyes open all along this highway as there is so much to see!
June 15, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Williams Lake, Attractions
View a larger image on flickr.com
In its prime over ten thousand people inhabited the riverside area of Quesnelle Forks but through the progression of the gold rush, it slowly became the ghost town it is today. Buildings still remain but the dynamic weather patterns have obviously taken their toll and most show . Luckily though, involved community members are investing the time and money to slowly restore the buildings, erect interpretive signage and preserve the historical site. A stroll through the cemetery invokes mixed feelings of sadness for those who obviously died young in various mining accidents while at the same time, adhering an air of peacefulness seated on the banks of the Quesnel and Cariboo river junctions. The scenery surrounding the site is absolutely beautiful and there are day picnic areas as well as overnight camping available. A visit to this site is worth the detour as it is an integral part of the gold rush history of the region and province.