Gold
Bridge, BC, and the area known as the Bridge River Valley
is full of British Columbia
history. It has railways, ghost towns, flooded valleys, old
mines and trails.
Since
the year 1859, when gold was first discovered on Bridge River,
the Gold Bridge region has been home to miners and their families.
The big gold rush began in the 1930's at the Bralorne-Pioneer
Mine near Gold Bridge. It was the richest gold claim in Canada,
producing more than $145 million in gold. It closed in 1970.
Visit the past as you wander the old mine ruins and ghost
towns. The scenery is dramatic with rugged mountains, intricate
river canyons, rushing streams and deep blue lakes.
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Tyaughton Vacation Rentals: 2.5 hours north of Whistler, we are located in the mountains on Tyaughton Lake. There are endless winter and summer adventures from hiking, fishing, and horseback riding -- to skiing, snowmobiling, and more. Join us for a weekend getaway, or family vacation. more
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City
Information
Population:
Approximately 41
Climate:
Summers are hot and dry. Winters bring plenty of snow and
cold exhilarating weather.
Main
Industries: Ranching, guiding, and tourism.
Access:
Travel British Columbia Highway 97 north of Cache Creek to
the Junction of Highway 99 to Lillooet. From Lillooet head
west to Gold Bridge. Or take the Sea to Sky Highway 99 from
Vancouver, BC, through Whistler, Pemberton to Lillooet. From
Lillooet it is 110 km (68 mi.) west to Gold Bridge.
Accommodations:
A hotel, a motel, and RV parking and campgrounds. There are
a number of resorts and guest ranches in the vicinity of Gold
Bridge.
Recreational
Facilities/Activities: Hiking, fishing, horseback riding,
back country packing, wildlife viewing, photography, rock
hounding, gold panning, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling,
telemark and heli-skiing, ice-fishing and snow shoeing. In
February, snowmobilers gather to enjoy Bradian Daze and on
Canada Day weekend, Bralorne hosts the Bralorne Invitational
Ball Tournament.
For
Information:
Bridge River Valley Chamber of Commerce
General Delivery,
Gold Bridge, BC, V0K 1P0
