Looking for a bite to eat? The Goldfield Bakery and Lung Duck Tong will be open for the Shoulder Season, happening now until May 29.
Full programming starts on May 30.
Visit https://barkerville.ca to learn more!
Goldfield Bakery 11AM - 3PM
Lung Duck Tong 11AM - 6:30 (last seating at 6PM)
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The Shoulder Season starts tomorrow, happening from May 15-29. Select shops and exhibits will be open, and admission will be by donation. Full programming starts May 30.
Visit https://barkerville.ca to learn more!
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FROM THE ARCHIVE
Barkerville’s Chee Kung Tong building is a 19th-century Chinese benevolent society hall which conformed to a Chee Kung Tong tradition that placed services to members on the ground floor and formal functions above. With its hostel, kitchen, and meeting and ceremonial spaces, this hall offered members a refuge where they could find support, work, and shelter. The benevolent services, ceremonies and celebrations fostered a sense of belonging among the members and helped promote interpersonal and business relationships in early Chinatowns like Barkerville’s.
In recognition of its cultural significance to the Chinese, The Chee Kong Tong was designated as a Canadian National Historic Site in 2007. The Chee Kung Tong (also known as the Chinese Freemasons) provided support for immigrants in a foreign land, paid homage to their ancestors, assisted in liberation from tyranny in the homeland, and helped to address the changing social and political concerns of individuals. They operated this building as their hostel and meeting room from at least 1874 to 1949. Members lived here at no cost, provided they did their share of the chores. Newly arrived Chinese men, those who were ill, or who had no other place to stay, could also bunk here until they found other accommodation. Food was prepared in the kitchen and served to residents and others who lived in Chinatown and came here for meals.
Come and see the Chee Kung Tong during our Shoulder Season, happening May 15-29 with admission by donation. Full programming begins May 30.
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There's always work to do in Barkerville, and we're looking for people to come join our team. Visit https://barkerville.ca/careers and check out the positions we're looking to fill!
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Join us for the Main Season, happening May 30 to September 13, with a full schedule of programming that will bring the history of Barkerville to life!
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📸 Mia Cirotto
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Join us for the Shoulder Season, happening May 15-29. Select shops and exhibits will be open, and so will the Forest Rose Campground. Full programming starts May 30.
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After decades of exemplary service, the Barkerville Heritage Trust is marking an important transition as it offers a heartfelt thank-you and fond farewell to the Rummel family. For more than 45 years, the Rummels have played a vital role in providing visitors with an authentic Barkerville experience.
The Rummels’ concession licenses are now transferred to the Lhtako Dene Nation with the approval of the Barkerville Heritage Trust. As Barkerville enters this next chapter with the Lhtako Dene Nation, visitors can expect the same high level of service, historical accuracy, and attention to detail that have long defined the Barkerville experience.
Barkerville’s upcoming Main Season takes place between May 30 and September 13 with a full schedule of programming that will include guided tours and street scenes, shows at the Theatre Royal and rides at Barnard's Express Stagecoach, along with open shops and restaurants. Those who are interested in employment at one of the Lhtako Dene Nation’s new ventures in Barkerville can inquire by emailing [email protected].
The BHT extends its best wishes to the entire Rummel family as they embark on their next endeavour, with hopes that it will include a well-deserved holiday.
Go camping in Nature's Heartland! Barkerville's campgrounds are taking bookings for Shoulder and Main Seasons! And there will be first-come first-served sites as well!
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Mr. Low just finished digging the snow out of the sluice box. The Main Season is happening May 30 to September 13!
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: Mildred Tregillus told historians that the original portion of the family's house in Barkerville had been moved from the Reduction Works around 1905 by her father, Fred Tregillus. The Reduction Works were located just north of Barkerville on what is now known as Reduction Road - a government facility where gold ore was processed by crushing, heating and chemical treatments, in order to extract and refine gold to its purest form.
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The Shoulder Season is right around the corner, happening May 15-29 with select shops and exhibits open and admission by donation. Full programming begins May 30!
For more information, visit https://barkerville.ca!
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May the 4th live long and prosper.
Have you seen Barkerville: the Series yet? All six episodes can be watched at https://barkerville.ca/series!
Barkerville: The Series was created by the Barkerville Heritage Trust in partnership with the Lhtako Dene Nation, with support from Osisko Development Cariboo Gold Project and Heritage BC.
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