Clinton

Clinton

Clinton (population: 578) came into being during the Cariboo Gold Rush and never lost the flavour of the Old West. Known as the “Gateway to the Cariboo,” it sits at the junction of two historic routes to the gold fields: the original wagon road that ran from Harrison Lake and through Lillooet, and its replacement, the Cariboo Waggon Road, which was called “the eighth wonder of the world” in its day. When the gold rush died down, ranching became the area’s major industry and it’s still an important part of the local economy.
Many ranches welcome visitors for tours and hands-on ranching experiences. A few feature authentic, gold-rush-era buildings and artifacts.

The eight provincial parks around Clinton contain some of the region’s most dramatic scenery: canyons, forests, steep, multi-hued cliffs, and scores of sparkling, fish-filled lakes. Popular outdoor pursuits include hiking, horseback riding, trout fishing and cross-country skiing.