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Article: British Columbia then and now.
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- Faces: People, Places, and Cultures
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- April 1, 2002
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British Columbia, once a destination point for the fortune-seeking gold miners of the 19th century, is now a home and vacation destination for outdoor thrill-seekers from around the globe. Bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and home to the Rocky Mountains, B.C. is rife with natural resources. Settlers were first drawn to the land by its plentiful natural resources.
In August 1862, a nearly broke Billy Barker struck gold 52 feet below Williams Creek, a discovery that led to the rush of fortune-seekers from around the world. Between 1862 and 1870, more than 100,000 people traveled the Cariboo Wagon Road to the town that is now known as Barkerville in search ...
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