Two heritage buildings at Barkerville National Historic Site will be refurbished with funding from federal and provincial governments.
Thanks to Parks Canada's national historic site cost-sharing program, each government contributed up to $32,300 to support the preservation of Barkerville's back street industrial section, including the restoration of the Skid Shack and the Lowhee Mining Company Cabin.
"This new funding conserves two highly threatened outbuildings within the Barkerville complex, thus ensuring the continued preservation of one of Canada's treasured national historic sites for future generations, while helping foster a healthy local economy and thriving tourism industry," said Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris.
"These two outbuildings form an important part of Barkerville's story," said Judy Campbell, Barkerville's chief executive officer. "The conservation of these buildings is important as they provide immense heritage value and serve as a reminder of the importance of those who lived
and worked behind the scenes in a thriving mining community."
For more information visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca.
