The 1858 Gold Rush Day Trip

The Fraser Canyon was a host to hundreds of thousands of gold hungry pioneers that battled the extreme terrain the Fraser Canyon has to offer. Forever changing the Fraser Canyon forever the Gold Rush has left only pieces of what these crazy times where like. The Gold Rush Day Trip begins in Hope BC where you visit the Hope Visitor Information Center right on the Trans-Canada HWY Here you will find the Hope Museum and Home Gold Mine, where you can see an home made industrial gold mine used by pioneers, you can find out how it works and actually get to walk through and view its mechanics. After Visiting the Home Gold Mine you continue on to Historic Yale east bound on the Trans-Canada HWY, If you are unsure of directions ask the Visitor Information Center before you leave. In Yale you will find The Historic Yale Museum and Historic Church Both of these sights are open for viewing and have exciting information and display on the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush of 1858 (this museum is open seasonally). Also in historic Yale is the Pioneer Cemetery where you can view and learn about the challenging times living in the Fraser Canyon During the 1800's and why so many people died unable to live this fierce land. Cemetery Tours are available inquire at the Yale Museum. Visit the Fraser River Rafting Expeditions to book your White Water Rafting Trip and you can challenge the same Fierce Rapids by early pioneers who had to travel through this area. After you have visited Historic Yale Continue on to eastward Bound on the Trans-Canada HWY until you arrive upon Hells Gate at Hells Gate you can learn allot about the Fraser Canyon During the Gold Rush of 1858. Learn about the Skuzzy Stern Wheeler which passed through this area to deliver supplies and passengers to the Fraser Canyon during the Gold Rush. When the Skuzzy reached "Hells Gate" more than 400 men were required to use rope and pull the stern wheeler through to upstream. Also at Hell's Gate learn how to pan for gold and you can keep all your findings to take home with you! Visit the Museum that has information and videos on the Gold Rush! After You are finished at Hells Gate Choose a local community where you can find a great selections of accommodations including B&B, Camping, RVing, Cabins, Hotel, and Motels. Stay another Day and Visit More of the Fraser Canyon.