Barkerville Historic Town brought in $16.9 million into the province's economy in 2009 and $11.8 million to the North Cariboo region said the Overall Visitor Study and Tourism Economic Impact analysis conducted by Tourism B.C.'s research, planning and evaluation team and the Barkerville Heritage Trust.
The study took into account Barkerville's annual capital and operational costs as well as spending by travellers visiting Barkerville, including how much they spent in nearby areas, along with operational spending of the businesses within the town site.
"We've always known Barkerville provides significant economic stimulus for the central interior, and to British Columbia as a whole," said Judy Campbell, Barkerville's chief executive officer, in a recent news release. "This study shows us how significant that contribution really is."
A copy of Barkerville Historic Town: Tourism Economic Impact Assessment June 2010 can be found at http://www.tca.gov.bc.ca/heritage/docs/pdf/Barkerville_Economic_Impact_Report_Final.pdf
