McBride
Nestled in the heart of the Robson Valley is the tranquil community of McBride (population: 660), located between the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Cariboos on the west.
Here you can soak up the area’s peaceful rhythms. Winding through the valley bottom, an area dotted with farms and ranches, is the upper Fraser River fed by countless rivers and streams.
This rugged beauty attracts outdoor lovers who come to hike, bike, fish, paddle, walk, horseback ride, bird watch and take in the stunning vistas in nearby provincial parks.
The community’s history is tied to railroads and forestry. As a newly constructed railway town, the village was first known as Mile 90, being 90 miles from Summit at the boundary with Alberta. In 1913 it was named McBride after Richard McBride, then Premier of British Columbia.
That hands-on pioneer history is reflected in Koeneman Park where you see the handcrafted log home built by a local settler.
McBride is also a thriving artisan community.