Cache
Creek
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Cache
Creek, BC
There
have been a number of popular stories of how this town got its unique
name. Some have told tales of gold miners caching or hiding provisions
there, others have recounted mysteries of murder and hidden gold but
the most recent theory is that this was a collection site for furs travelling
east and the fur traders cached or stored them here.
True to
its name the town of Cache Creek is steeped in Cariboo History and is
located on the old Cariboo Wagon Road. This popular spot was a stopping
place for miners gathering supplies before heading farther north to
the gold fields. Just north of town is the Hat Creek Ranch , open to
the public May to October, which housed weary travellers and their animals.
For those
more interested in modern day technology, there is a race car track
south of town which hosts a variety of races for competitors from as
far away as the States and eastern Canada.
With many
facilities and points of interest, Cache Creek is now a popular stopping
place for the modern traveller.
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Gold Rush Trail:
Completed in 1865, the Cariboo Wagon Road was called “the eighth wonder of the world,” and its early days was described as “utterly impassable for any animal but a man, a goat, or a dog.” Today the route is much improved and you can leisurely drive the scenic... more |
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HiHium Resort:
Enjoy the call of a Loon, and the splash of fish in our natural setting. Stress flows away as you watch an eagle soar - the fiery sun reflects off mirrored waters – and darkness brings a quiet so powerful your heartbeat will lull you to sleep. Experience end... more |
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Historic Hat Creek Ranch:
Explore Cariboo gold rush buildings – pioneer days of ranching & transportation – and the valley’s early use by the Shuswap Nation. It’s a blend of cultures in the sage, bunchgrass & pines with stagecoach rides, a restaurant & gift shop, accommodations, & mo... more |
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Marigold Resort:
Let the call of the Loon bring you to our lakeside family vacation spot on Loon Lake. We offer cabin accommodations and camping facilities, and a playground for the children. The lake is naturally stocked, and rainbows up to 1˝ pounds are plentiful. more |
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Population:
1136
Elevation:
400 metres (1300 ft.)
Main
Industries: Tourism, lumber mill
Access:
Cache Creek can be reached from the south, north and east by car
or bus. It is located at the junction of Highway 97 and the Trans Canada
Highway. The Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1) winds its way north from
Vancouver to Cache Creek where it veers east and heads to Kamloops,
while Highway 97 takes travellers on to northern B.C. and the Yukon.
Visitors with private planes can take advantage the small 3280 ft. asphalt
airstrip located just south of town.
Climate:
Hot, semi-desert climate with sagebrush and bunchgrass covering the
rolling hills.
Industry:
Agriculture,
tourism, mining and waste management, film industry.
Accommodations:
Several motels and campsites are available
Recreational
Facilities & Activities: Public park, Golf course; playground;
swimming pool; drag raceway
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Local
Attractions: Horstings Farm
Historic
Hat Creek Ranch - displays depict the history of the area and also
the Natives of the area.
Graffiti
Days is an annual event held the second weekend in June in conjunction
with the Old Time Drags at the Eagle Motorplex. Cars 1970 and older
fill the village for this 1950's theme weekend, which includes a Parade,
Show & Shine, BBQ, and dance. There is also a Canada Day celebration
in July.
For
Information:
Cache Creek & District Chamber of Commerce
P.O.
Box 460, Cache Creek, BC, V0K 1H0
Telephone (250)457-9566 • Fax 457-9669
Gold Country Communities Society
P.O. Box 933 Cache Creek, BC, V0K 1H0
Telephone and Fax: 250-457-6606
E-mail: info@exploregoldcountry.com
