Museum Archives - Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce https://www.wlchamber.ca/members/category/museum/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:53:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://www.wlchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-chamber_logo_final-4-32x32.png Museum Archives - Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce https://www.wlchamber.ca/members/category/museum/ 32 32 Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin https://www.wlchamber.ca/members/museum-of-the-cariboo-chilcotin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=museum-of-the-cariboo-chilcotin Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:47:00 +0000 https://www.wlchamber.ca/?post_type=gd_place&p=1427 The Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and heritage of the Cariboo Chilcotin region, which is known for its rich Indigenous cultures, ranching history, gold rush era, and natural landscapes. The museum is also home to the BC Cowboy …

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The Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and heritage of the Cariboo Chilcotin region, which is known for its rich Indigenous cultures, ranching history, gold rush era, and natural landscapes. The museum is also home to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame!

The museum features exhibits on various aspects of the region’s history, including displays on Indigenous peoples, early settlers, the fur trade, the gold rush, ranching, forestry, and more. It often hosts special events, educational programs, and community outreach activities.

Visitors to the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin can explore artifacts, photographs, documents, and interactive displays that provide insight into the area’s past and its significance in the broader context of Canadian history. It serves as an important cultural and educational resource for both locals and visitors interested in learning about the Cariboo Chilcotin region.

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