Field Trip Guide 2017/2018 - Barkerville Historic Town & Park & Cottonwood House Historic Site
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Barkerville
Historic Town & Park
&
Cottonwood House
Historic Site
Field Trip Guide
2017/2018
Ver. 1.4 revised October 5, 2017
Contents
Planning Your Trip ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Spring, Summer & Fall Field Trips ................................................................................................................. 6
Admission ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Special Field Trip Programs ........................................................................................................................... 9
Food & Beverage ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Accommodations ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Winter Field Trips ........................................................................................................................................ 18
The Barkerville Café .................................................................................................................................... 19
Field Trip Booking Form .............................................................................................................................. 21
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Planning Your Trip
How to Get Here
By Vehicle
All visitors travel through the City of Quesnel, 80 km to the west of Barkerville. Quesnel is a medium-
sized city with many amenities to support your journey. Travelers will also pass through the town of
Wells, 10 km west of Barkerville. Wells is a smaller community which offers basic amenities. Ample day
parking is provided at Barkerville and Cottonwood free of charge, including space for RVs and busses.
By Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines provide daily service out Quesnel to and from various BC communities. Greyhound
Bus Lines does not travel to Wells and Barkerville. Public transportation to Wells and Barkerville is
provided every Thursday from Quesnel via BC Transit
By Plane
Central Mountain Air runs daily service to Quesnel. Westjet, Air Canada, and Pacific Coastal Airlines runs
daily service to Prince.
Driving distance to Barkerville:
• From Vancouver: 800 km
• From Prince George: 200 km
Communication
Important: There is no cell phone service at Barkerville, Wells, or Cottonwood House. It is
recommended that make any important phone calls prior to departing Quesnel. Public phones are
available at Barkerville, Wells, and Cottonwood House and public Wi-Fi is available at Barkerville.
Pets
For the safety of our visitors and site animals, no pets are permitted within the Barkerville town site.
Certified service dogs are permitted with prior notification. Day use dog kennels are available for a fee
next to the Barkerville Administration and can be booked through our Campground Reservation System.
At Cottonwood House, pets on a leash are welcome near the cabins and camp area, but they must
remain outside of the heritage zone. Owners are responsible for all activities of pets.
Weather
Nestled in a high mountain valley, Barkerville tends to have cool temperatures and a regular mix of rain
and sunshine. During the summer season, daytime temperatures ranging from 5°C/40°F to
25°C/78°F. Warm, light coats, rain gear and mosquito repellent are an important part of the summer
season.
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In the winter season, snowy conditions prevail with daytime temperatures ranging from a mild 0°C/32°F
to a -35°C/-30°F. It is not unusual for the annual snowfalls in Barkerville to reach 6m/20ft, with snow
banks hanging around until May. Come prepared with appropriate clothing, gear and tires for your
vehicle. Expect heavy snowfall.
The Barkerville Weather webcam is located near Barkerville Historic Town. The camera points east to
Mt. Murray, towards Bowron Lake park. A new picture uploads every 5 minutes, 24/7 year around:
http://barkervilleweather.ca/
Costumes
To enhance your visit, you may want to experience Barkerville in period costume. Costumes can be
rented from Pioneer Clothing in Barkerville, or you can prepare you own. Girls typically wear a cotton
pinafore over a cotton dress, with black or brown leather shoes, and a cloth bonnet or Victorian hat.
Boys typically wear a cotton collared shirt with a vest or suspenders, wool or corduroy pants that have
been altered into knickers, black or brown leather shoes, and a period cap or hat.
Code of Conduct
Barkerville is safe and welcoming place for visitors of all ages, but special care must be taken to protect
the important features and artifacts on the site. We request that there be, at minimum, one supervisor
to every 10 children and that students be supervised during their visits to the cemetery.
Please encourage
• Questions and conversations
• Interactions with performers and interpreters
• The group to stick together
• Staying on time
• Respect for the site, its artifacts, and its people
• Use of the garbage and recycling containers
Please discourage
• Running or rough play
• Rude behaviour
• Leaving the group or going off alone
• Tampering with buildings or artifacts
• Smoking or vaping anywhere in the heritage zones (this is strictly prohibited)
To speak with our staff about your next school or youth group
booking, please contact
Judy Mooring
Visitor Experiences, Barkerville Historic Town & Park
Box 19, 14301 Highway 26 East, Barkerville, BC, V0K 1B0
Toll free: 1-888-994-3332 ext. 29
Fax: 250-994-3435
Email: judy.mooring@barkerville.ca
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Spring, Summer &
Fall Field Trips
Barkerville Historic Town & Park
May 17 2018 – September 30 2018 │
Site hours In May, June and September: 8:30am – 5:00pm everyday
Site hours In July and August: 8:00am – 7:00pm everyday
Located 80 km east of Quesnel on the Gold Rush Trail, Barkerville Historic
Town & Park welcomes over 60,000 visitors annually. Barkerville is fully
equipped to support all sizes of field trips in an authentic, unique, world-
class heritage site. We offer a variety of education, entertainment, food, and accommodation options
for every budget. This document provides an overview of our standard offerings, and we are happy to
work with you to customize a unique plan for your field trip.
Summer season is the busy season at Barkerville Historic Town & Park and Cottonwood Historic Site.
During this time, a gate admission is required for all visitors to Barkerville and Cottonwood House.
Our full complement of restaurants, shops, accommodations, theatre, education programs, interpretive
programs, and more are open for business. Special interpretive programs are available exclusively to
field trip groups Monday through Friday during the months of May and June.
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Cottonwood House Historic Site
May 17, 2018 – September 2, 2018 │ Site hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm
everyday
Cottonwood House Historic Site, located 26 km east of Quesnel is also
managed by the Barkerville Heritage Trust. This beautiful heritage roadhouse
and farm on the banks of the Cottonwood River can host a variety of special
events. Cottonwood House Historic Site is a working farm on a scenic setting
with 10 bunk cabins and multiple RV and tent camping within the site, making it ideal for overnight stays
for large groups. During the spring, summer, and fall, a gate admission is required for all visitors to
Barkerville and Cottonwood House.
Eat Lunch at Cottonwood House
Contact: Bill and Nicole Edwards at 250-992-2071 or bar77cwh@gmail.com
Advance booking required. Prices include taxes.
Cottonwood Picnic Lunch
A BBQ hot dog, ice cream cone, and juice box $7.00
B Ham & cheese sandwich on sourdough with a cookie and a juice box $6.00
C Hot meat pie with a cookie and a juice box $6.00
Wells Museum
May 17 2018 – August 31 2018 │ Site hours: to be determined
Seventy years after Billy Barker’s strike on Williams Creek was responsible for
the establishment of Barkerville, Fred Wells discovered lode deposits in Cow
Mountain and founded the town of Wells. These lode deposits were thought
by many to be the source of Barkerville’s early riches and caused the area to
boom once again. While Barkerville grew up helter-skelter at the whim of
individual entrepreneurs, Wells was a company town, carefully planned to encourage the development
of a healthy, close-knit community. A visit to the Wells Museum is an excellent addition to your
Barkerville program. The similarities and differences between the two gold rushes will increase your
understanding of the settlement and resource extraction that built this province.
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Admission
During the spring, summer, and fall seasons, a gate admission is required for all visitors to Barkerville
and Cottonwood House. Regular admission includes entrance to site for two (2) days, as well as all
regularly scheduled public tours and demonstrations. During the opening two weeks of the spring
season and closing two weeks of the fall season, admission to Barkerville and Cottonwood House is by
donation. Admission to the Wells Museum is by donation throughout the season, with a suggested
amount of $1.50 per person for large groups.
Barkerville Group Rate Cottonwood Group Rate Wells Museum
Adults $ 10.75 $ 5.00 $1.50
Seniors $ 10.25 $ 3.50 $1.50
Youth (13-18) $ 7.25 $ 3.50 $1.50
Children (6-12) $ 3.50 $ 2.00 $1.50
Children (5 and Free Free n/a
under)
Group Discount Policy
Groups of ten (10) people or larger are eligible for the group admission rates to Barkerville and
Cottonwood House. All group admissions must be booked at least 48 hours in advance and payment for
the group must be made in one lump sum. Group discounts do not apply to Family Pass or Annual Pass
rates. For more information on these or other rates, please visit our website.
Arrival
Please plan to arrive at the Barkerville Visitor Reception Centre at least 20 minutes prior to your first
pre-arranged booking to allow ample time to disembark, check in at the cashier’s station, and walk to
the location of your booking. Please refer to the town site map to determine the walking distance to the
location of various activities. It can take 10-15 minutes to walk from one end of Barkerville’s main street
to another. Due to the popularity of our site, there is no guarantee of rescheduling to accommodate late
arrivals.
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Special Field Trip
Programs
To maximize the experience of your field trip participants and guarantee a seat in our most popular
presentations, we encourage you to book a private field trip program for your school or youth group.
These special field trip programs are designed specifically for school groups and are only available
Monday through Friday during the months of May and June. A wide range of no-charge public programs
are regularly available on a first-come, first serve basis everyday throughout the spring, summer, and fall
seasons. A 50% deposit for special field trip programs is due January 15 of each year. Deposit cheques
are payable to Barkerville Heritage Trust and can be mailed to Judy Mooring. Deposits are non-
refundable.
Barkerville Private Interpretive Programs Fee: $50 each+
Location Seats Run Time
Early Justice Methodist Church 30 75 minutes
Participate in an enactment of a trial with Judge Begbie Map #7
Mining Demonstration Sheepskin Cabin 50 60 minutes
Discover gold and mining history through an engaging performance Map #86
Victorian Schoolhouse Lessons Schoolhouse 30 60 minutes
Experience a school lesson as it was over 100 years ago Map #13
Cameron & Ames Blacksmith Cameron & Ames 20 30 minutes
Watch a demonstration of the fine art of blacksmithing Map #20
Wendle House Wendle House 15 60 minutes
Experience ‘domestic life’ as it was in early Barkerville Map #18
Chinatown Tour Lung Duck Tung 30 30 minutes
Discover the amazing stories of Barkerville’s Chinatown Map #63
Chinese School Lessons Myatovic House 16 45 minutes
Introduction to Chinese language, music, history, and crafts Map #91
Cariboo Sentinel* Cariboo Sentinel 15 45 minutes
Hands-on operation of a printing press in the newspaper office Map #54
Digging into the Past* Halverson House 15 60 minutes
Hands-on archaeological exploration of an active research site Map #67
Theatre Royal Field Trip Special+ Theatre Royal 200 30 minutes
A special private theatre performance designed for field trip groups Map #50
* No open-toed shoes allowed in these sessions
+ The $50 fee for the Theatre Royal Field Trip Special does not apply. Instead the program is priced on a per
person basis. Tickets are $7.50 per students and the first two adults. Additional adults are $8.95 each. A 50%
deposit is required and payable to Newman and Wright Theatre Co. Cheques can be sent to Judy Mooring.
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Additional Experiences in Barkerville
A variety of memorable experiences are available from our local independent merchants throughout the
spring, summer, and fall seasons. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early for your pre-arranged
bookings.
Location Run time Student Adult
Gold Panning El Dorado 20 min. $7.50 $8.50
Strike it rich as you learn hands-on to pan for gold Map #5
Stage Coach Ride Barnard’s Express 20 min. $7.00 $7.00
All aboard Barnard’s Express horse-drawn stage coach Map #86
Theatre Royal Theatre Royal 60 min. 13+: $11.95 $12.95
Catch a full performance of a regularly scheduled show Map #13 6-12: $6.95
Period Costumes – half day Pioneer Clothing 4 hours $22.95 F: $24.95
Dress up in Victorian garment for up to four hours Map #40 M: $29.95
Period Costumes – full day Pioneer Clothing 8 hours $27.95 F: $34.95
Dress up in Victorian garment for the entire day Map #40 M: $39.95
Period Portrait Photo Louis A. Blanc 20 min. $13.40 Ask for
Have your portrait taken in period costume and setting Map #36 price list
Do It All with the Heritage Pass
The Heritage Pass includes admission to Barkerville, one stagecoach ride, one gold panning lesson, and
one admission to a regular public Theatre Royal show.
Single Pass Groups of 10 or more
Adults $ 39.25 $ 35.00
Seniors $ 36.50 $ 32.75
Youth (13-18) $ 31.25 $ 28.50
Children (6-12) $ 22.75 $ 21.00
Field Trip Photo Special
Take a group photo of your entire class! Price includes dressing each person in period costume and
props, and one 11”x14” premium Sepia print.
Price
$88.00 sitting fee plus $3.49 for each participating student and $4.99 for each participating adult.
Additional 8”x10” prints can be ordered for $6.49 at the time of the photo. Prices do not include taxes.
Book in advance with Louis A. Blanc Photographic Gallery
1-877-925-2929 toll free until May 15
250-994-3235 after May 15
photographer@barkerville.com
10Wells Museum Programs
The educational programs offered by the Wells Museum are $2.00 per student and include admission to
the museum. Teachers and chaperones are free of charge
Mining the Motherlode
This presentation will teach students about town founder Fred Wells and his discovery lode deposits in
Cow Mountain. These lode deposits were thought by may to be the source of Barkerville’s early riches
and caused the area to boom once again. While Barkerville grew up helter-skelter at the whim of
individual entrepreneurs, Wells was a company town, carefully planned to encourage the development
of a healthy, close-knit community. The similarities and differences between the two gold rushes will
increase your understanding of the settlement and resource extraction that built this province.
The Wells Scavenger Hunt
Join museum staff in a one hour program, consisting of a short presentation before the students are
released to explore the Historic Town of Wells. Students will have the opportunity to develop map
reading skills and to participate interactively with the town. The scavenger hunt ends at the museum,
allowing participants to explore the displays after completing the program.
Cottonwood House Programs Fee: $35 each
Cottonwood House Historic Site provides several group programs that can be tailored to the age and
size of your group.
Seats Run Time
Cottonwood House Tour 10 30 minutes
Site interpreters take you on a guided tour inside Cottonwood House
Heritage Game 10 30 minutes
Enjoy games include tug-o-war, sack races, and an obstacle course
Scavenger Hunt 10 30 minutes
Search for items and clues related to Cottonwood House to win a prize
Farm Orientation 10 30 minutes
Feet in the dirt and hands in the hay as you learn to care for the local farm animals
Take a Wagon Ride at Cottonwood House!
Adults: $5.00 - Seniors: $3.50 - Children & Youth: $2.00
11Food & Beverage
All food and beverage options available in Wells and Barkerville during the spring, summer and fall
seasons are provided by local independent merchants. Meal arrangements, orders, and payments must
be made directly with your merchant of choice. Advanced booking required for all the following grab
and go options to be available for pick up at your preferred time. Take out orders only.
Grab n’ Go Options in Barkerville:
The Goldfields Bakery
Contact: 250-994-3241 or bcirotto@goldcity.net
Advance booking required. Prices do not include GST.
Brown Bag Lunch
Hot dog on a sourdough bun with a drink and a cookie $6.95
Choice of jumbo hot dog, smokie, or bratwurst
Hot meat pie with a drink and a cookie $5.95
Choice of beef or turkey
Sandwich with a drink and a cookie $7.95
Choice of bread: sourdough or multigrain
Choice of filling: turkey salad, egg salad, tuna salad, ham & cheese, or cucumber & cheese
C. Strouss & Company
Contact: 250-994-3377 or sales@masonanddaly.com
Advance booking required. Prices include GST.
The Miners Lunch $5.50
Two large sesame rye crackers , 2 oz of asiago cheese, Ukrainiane sausage, Dill pickle on a
stick
*comes wrapped in a waxed paper pouch for easy transport
The House Hotel
Contact: Sam Rogers at samrogers1965@gmail.com
Advance booking required. Prices include GST.
Brown Bag Lunch $9.00
Ham or Chicken sandwich with a drink (juice) box and a cookie
12Eat-in Options in Barkerville:
The Wake Up Jake Restaurant
Contact: 250-994-3259 or neilvferrier@yahoo.ca
Advance booking required. Prices do not include GST. 15% gratuity to be added on final billing. Seating
available for up to 65. All orders include choice of coffee, tea, or sweet tea
Breakfast
A Scrambled eggs with hashbrowns and a choice of bacon, ham, or sausage $10.50
B Two hotcakes with scrambled eggs and a choice of bacon, ham, or sausage $10.50
C Two slices of French toast with a choice of bacon, ham, or sausage $10.50
D Two slices of French toast $9.25
Lunch
A Grilled cheese with a choice of soup or salad $9.50
B Grilled ham and cheese with a choice of soup or salad $9.95
Dinner
A Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce and grilled garlic bread $10.95
B Deluxe burger with lettuce, cheese, tomato, sauce with choice of soup or salad $11.25
C Barbeque chicken with potatoes and garden vegetables $11.95
The Lung Duck Tong Restaurant
Contact: 250-994-3458 or lungducktongbarkerville@gmail.com
Advance booking required. Prices do not include taxes or gratuities. Special dietary needs can be pre-
arranged. For accompanying adults, please add $2 per person. Seating available for up to 65.
Lunch $12.00
Includes a beverage, deep fried wonton, sweet and sour pork, chicken chow mein,
barbecue pork fried rice, and a fortune cookie
Dinner $13.00
Includes a beverage, deep fried wonton, sweet and sour pork, chicken chow mein,
barbecue pork fried rice, stir fried mixed vegetables, and a fortune cookie
The House Hotel
Contact: Samantha Rogers at samrogers1965@gmail.com
Advance booking required. Prices include taxes.
Breakfast
A Egg wrap with cheese, salsa and sausage with a juice $6.00
Lunch
A Sandwich (ham or chicken) and a cookie with a small fountain pop or a juice $9.50
B Hot dog and cookie with a small fountain pop or a juice $7.50
13Eat in or Take Out Options in Wells:
Northwoods Restaurant
Contact: Karen St. Jean at 250-994-3325
Advance booking required. Prices do not include taxes or gratuities. All items include one small juice or
iced tea. Adults may substitute coffee or tea
Breakfast
Two hotcakes, two scrambled eggs, and a choice of bacon or ham $8.25
Lunch
Available in-house or as bagged lunched
A Deluxe cheese burger $7.95
B Two chicken strips $8.25
C Sandwich: bacon, beef, or ham and cheese $8.30
Dinner
A Spaghetti, garlic toast, and salad $9.95
B Lasagna, garlic toast, and salad $10.95
C Buffet $14.95
Includes: Lasagna or spaghetti, meat dishes, Canadian dishes, salad bar, and dessert bar
The Bear’s Paw Café
Contact: 1-866-994-3538 or amber@thebearspawcafe.com
Advance booking required. Prices do not include taxes or gratuities. All items include one small juice or
iced tea. Please inform us of any medical, cultural, or personal dietary restrictions. Children are under 13.
Breakfast Adults: $11.50
All breakfasts are served with yoghurt, fruit, and juice. Children: $9.50
A Belgian waffles with strawberries, whipped cream and sausages
B Breakfast wrap with eggs and cheese in a flour tortilla, served with sausages
C Homemade muffins, hard boiled eggs, cereal, and toast
Bagged lunch $8.50
Includes a juice box, granola bar, piece of fruit, and a treat. All snacks are peanut and tree nut free
A Roast beef and cheddar sandwiches on multigrain bread
B Ham, cheese, and lettuce wrapped in a flour tortilla
Dinner Adults: $15.00
Includes choice of juice or iced tea and a dessert. Adults may substitute coffee or tea Children: $14.00
A Cheddar and potato perogies, BC farmer’s sausage, and caesar salad
B Chicken and cheese fajitas with taco chips, salsa, sour cream and caesar salad. Adult
orders include sautéed bell peppers and onions.
C Half rack BBQ pork ribs served with Caesar salad and oven roasted potatoes (add $1)
D Vegetarian lasagna served with Caesar salad
E 6oz Deluxe all-beef burger with Caesar salad
14Accommodations
Sleep in Comfort Barkerville
The King & Kelly House Bed & Breakfast
Contact: 1-866-994-0004 or stayinbarkerville@gmail.com
www.kellyhouse.ca
Stay overnight in the heritage zone and experience what it would have been like to live in Barkerville,
with feather beds, footed tubs, and a hot breakfast in Victorian style. These cozy B&Bs are decorated in
the era in which they were built. Take a step back in time with added modern comforts, including WiFi,
for your enjoyment. Both houses can be rented in their entirety. Both houses include a common room
and can be rented to accommodate up to 15 people.
The St. George Hotel
Contact: Dave Jorgenson and Cheryl Macarthy, 250-994-2345 or info@stayinbarkerville.ca
www.stayinbarkerville.ca
Sleep in the experience! The St. George Hotel has been in operation since 1880, owned by the infamous
Madame Bendixen and hosted by James Boyce, itinerant miner and businessman. Your group of up to 15
people will have a custom hotel and breakfast experience, completely set in 1898, and immersed in gold
rush culture. Your host has been a miner, outdoor guide, and entertainer for 20 years in the Cariboo.
Your group will be educated and entertained by the stories and the service at the St. George. Your
group may also book off-site evening activities to keep the feeling alive, and put Barkerville in the larger
context of the Cariboo Goldfield experience.
Barkerville Cottages
Contact: 1-888-994-3332 ext. 99 or book online at www.barkerville.ca
Constructed in 2017, the Barkerville Cottages are operated by the Barkerville Heritage Trust and
available year-round. Located in the overflow parking lot of Barkerville Historic Town, each of the four
cottages contains a wheelchair accessible main floor with a queen bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining
and living room, laundry, mud room, and porch. The upper floor of the cottages contains an additional
queen bedroom and a two-twin bedroom with a half bathroom. Bookings for the Barkerville Cottages
are scheduled to open December 2017.
15Set Up Camp in Barkerville or Cottonwood House
Barkerville and Cottonwood Campgrounds
Contact: 1-888-994-3332 ext 99 or book online at www.barkerville.ca
Our campgrounds are operated by the Barkerville Heritage Trust and are available during the regular
spring, summer, and fall seasons. Campground bookings can be made online through Barkerville’s
website.
Government Hill Campground
Located next to the Barkerville Cemetery, Government Hill has 23 campsites, including 6 bunk cabins,
and is within walking distance of historic Barkerville. Features include fire rings, picnic tables, a
playground, drinking water, pit toilets, and self-serve firewood. Not suitable for large RVs or long units.
Lowhee Campground
Located off Highway 26, 2 km east of Barkerville, Lowhee has 87 sites, including two sleeping cabins and
22 sites with 30 amp power. This wheelchair accessible campsite features two playgrounds, drinking
water, coin operated showers, flush toilets, and self-serve firewood. Lowhee Campground also features
trails and walking paths, including 2 km wheelchair accessible walking and biking path to Barkerville’s
gates.
Forest Rose Campground
Located 3 km from Barkerville on Bowron Lake Rd, Forest Rose has 54 campsites, including 32 sites with
30 amp power and a group camping site with a large picnic shelter. This wheelchair accessible
campground features a playground, horse paddock rentals, drinking water, coin-operated showers, flush
toilets, and self-serve firewood. Pull-through spots are available. Forest Rose Campground also features
trails and walking paths, including 3 km walking and biking path to Barkerville’s gates.
Cottonwood House Campground
Campground accommodations at Cottonwood can accommodate up to 57 people in the site’s 10 bunk
cabins and many more in the RV and tenting sites. Your accommodation includes:
• Flush toilets and hot showers
• Heated activity building with a kitchen, tables and benches
• Outdoor activities and games area
• Picnic tables and fire pits
• A shelter building with tables and chairs
• Wheelchair accessible walking paths along the Cottonwood River
Bunking in the Barkerville Schoolhouse
Contact: 250-994-3332 ex 28 or jillian.merrick@barkerville.ca
Price: $150 per night.
The modern Barkerville Schoolhouse, located in the heart of the historic town, offers an opportunity for
“indoor camping” for groups of up to 25 people. The facility has a kitchen, washroom, Wi-Fi and Smart
Board. Groups would bring their own sleeping mats and gear.
16Sleep in Comfort in Wells
The Hubs Motel
Contact: Dianne at 1-866-994-3313 or info@hubsmotel.ca
www.hubsmotel.ca
Located conveniently in downtown Wells, the Hubs Motel offers friendly service, clean and comfortable
rooms, and affordable rates. Motel amenities includes kitchenettes, unlimited long distance telephone
calls, Wi-Fi, television, refrigerators, complimentary coffee & ice, and newly renovated rooms
Special Room Rates for Barkerville Field Trips:
• $70.00 for a double room
• $5 for a pull-out cot
Set Up Camp in Wells
Wells-Barkerville Community School
Contact: 250-994-3330 or office@wells.ca
Price: $10 per person per night. Minimum $150 charge with a non-refundable deposit of $50.
The Wells-Barkerville Community School offers its gynamsium for “indoor camping”. The facility has
kitchen facilities, playgrounds, playing fields, TV and DVD player, bus parking, and a limited number of
sleeping mats.
Wells Curling Club
Contact: Dianne at 250-994-3313 ext 0 or info@hubsmotel.ca
Price: $7 per person per night
The Wells Curling Club offers its lounge areas for “indoor camping”. The facility has two separate
camping rooms, a grill, stove, fridge, microwave, TV and DVD player. You provide your own sleeping
mats and gear, towels, toiletries, and toilet paper. Check in and out times are flexible.
The Wells Curling Club is managed by the Wells Recreation Society, a non-profit community group that
maintains the ice, facilities and local youth programs.
Cariboo Joy Campground
Contact: Joy at 1-888-996-4563 or www.cariboojoy.com
The Cariboo Joy is a serviced campground that offers 20 and 30 amp powered sites, a sani station,
restrooms and hot showers, satellite TV, a group picnic area, croquet, and campfires.
17Winter Field Trips
Winter at Barkerville Historic Town & Park
Beginning of snow season to end of snow season (November 2017
– April 2018)
Site hours Monday through Friday:
Tube Run: Closed to the public but available for private bookings
Barkerville Café and Ice Rink: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Site hours on Saturday, Sunday, and Statutory Holidays:
Tube Run: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Barkerville Café and Ice Rink: 10:00am – 5:00pm
*special openings planned for the week between Christmas and New Years
and for the week of Spring Break
Barkerville Historic Town & Park launched its first winter recreation season program in 2016 with the
opening of the Barkerville Café, the Shamrock Tube Run, the Barkerville Pavilion Ice Rink, and snowshoe,
ice skate, and kick sled rentals. The winter season at Barkerville offers visitors the benefit of a wide
range of activities and spectacular winter landscape settings. Winter in Barkerville virtually guarantees
snow. During the winter season, admission to Barkerville is free for all visitors.
Field Trip Winter Rates & Fees
Basic Tube Run Package $150.00
Up to 15 day passes* for the tube run and table and chair set up around the bonfire
Campfire Special $210.00
Basic Run Package plus 24 hotdogs for roasting with roasting sticks, buns, condiments,
roasted sticks, marshmallows, hot chocolate, cups and napkins
Full Access Recreation Pass $50.00
Includes ice skate, snowshoe, and kick sled rental for your group
Private party space rental in the Visitors Reception Centre Studio $75.00
Set ups games and activities in your own private space with washrooms and a kitchen
Private Tube Run Booking outside of regular operating hours $400.00
Coming on a weekday? Book a private opening for up to 50 people for 4 hours of tubing
*Additional day passes can be purchased for $8.50 each
18The Barkerville Café
During the winter season, the Barkerville Café provides all food and beverage services for Barkerville
Historic Town & Park. Regular public hours provide a standard lunch menu. We require a minimum
group size of 20 people for custom catering orders. Smaller groups, extended hours and special catering
items can be provided upon request.
Barkerville Café Field Trip Menu
Contact: 1-866-994-3332 ext. 28 or jillian.merrick@barkerville.ca
All prices listed per person unless otherwise indicated. Prices do not include GST. All orders include
choice of coffee, tea, or ice tea
Breakfast
A Continental breakfast buffet $11.95
Includes cold cereals, muffins, hard boiled eggs, berry yoghurt parfait, and a fruit plate
B Deluxe breakfast buffet $14.95
The continental buffet plus french toast, waffle, or omelet and bacon, ham, or sausage
Lunch and Dinner
A Soup and sandwich combo with a brownie square $11.95
B Baked macaroni and cheese with spring salad and buttertart square $9.95
C Chili with a bun and a piece of chocolate cake $9.95
D Spaghetti with spring salad and apple crisp $10.95
Take Out Specials
A Carafe of hot chocolate (8 servings) $10.00
B Boxed Lunch $10.95
Includes sandwich, granola bar, whole fruit, and juice box
C Campfire Kit (6 servings) $10.00
Includes hotdogs and buns, condiments, and marshmallows
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Field Trip
Booking Form
School or Organization:
Class or Group Name:
Teacher or Group Leader:
Number of students/youths: Number of adults/supervisors:
Phone Number: Email:
Mailing Address:
We would like to visit Barkerville Historic Town & Park
Arrival Date: Arrival Time:
Departure Date: Departure Time:
We would like to book the following Special Field Trip Programs:
Early Justice Mining Demonstration Victorian Schoolhouse Lessons
Cameron & Ames Blacksmith Wendle House Chinatown Tour
Chinese School Lessons Cariboo Sentinel Digging into the Past
Theatre Royal Field Trip Special
We would like to book the following additional experiences in Barkerville:
Gold Panning Lesson Stage Coach Ride Theatre Royal Regular Show
Period Costumes Period Photo We would like to visit Cottonwood Historic House Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Departure Date: Departure Time: We would like to book the following additional experiences at Cottonwood Historic Site: Cottonwood House Tour Heritage Games Scavenger Hunt Farm Orientation Wagon Ride We would like to visit the Wells Museum Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Departure Date: Departure Time: We would like to book the following experiences at the Wells Museum: Mining the Motherlode Presentation The Wells Scavenger Hunt Please submit your form to: Judy Mooring Visitor Experiences, Barkerville Historic Town & Park Box 19, 14301 Highway 26 East, Barkerville, BC, V0K 1B0 Toll free: 1-888-994-3332 ext. 29 Fax: 250-994-3435 Email: judy.mooring@barkerville.ca barkerville.ca | barkervilleblog.com | facebook.com/barkervillebc Important information about booking Please note that the submission of this form represents a request for a booking. Final booking confirmation will be provided by a member of our staff only after any other necessary details are gathered. Food and accommodation bookings must be made directly with the merchant of your choice. Barkerville Historic Town & Park does not manage bookings for food and accommodation, except for the Barkerville Campgrounds, the Barkerville Cottages, the Barkerville School House and the Barkerville Café.
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