Hundreds of south Cariboo lakes are particularly bewitching at this time of year, each reflecting the gold and crimson forests that surround them. Throughout this area, you’ll find resorts, lodges, and B&Bs that range from rustic to luxurious—ideal home bases for cycling, riding, birding, canoeing, and fishing.

The Gold Rush Trail spotlights the peoples, places, activities, and stories that make up the fabric of this corridor. Learn from Indigenous cultures who have called this place home for millennia. See what attracted so many in a search for riches along this historic trail.

Everything you need to know about this historic journey.

In fall, “gold” takes on a whole new meaning along the Gold Rush Trail, where cozy cabins and epic adventures, backed by vibrant amber and scarlet trees, make for photo-ready, outdoorsy retreats.

This journey from the sagebrush hills surrounding the historic gold rush roadhouse at Historic Hat Creek to Logan Lake, a picturesque town located in the lake-and-river setting of Highland Valley, is one for the books.

From the mouth of the Fraser River in New Westminster north to Barkerville Historic Town & Park, this trail follows historic pathways used by Indigenous Peoples, fur traders, and those seeking riches during the region’s gold rushes.

It’s all about lake lifestyle that explores the beauty of the season in adventurous ways.