It doesn't happen often, but for one day, the main street of Barkerville will be open for wintertime fun.
A whole menu of activities and events will warm the wintery jewel of the Cariboo. The National Historic Site is typically only open from spring through fall, but this long weekend is an exception.
"This Family Day, Barkerville's historic Main Street will come alive for one day only," said a statement from the historic town's operators. "Come out for the weekend. The Barkerville Cafe and Gift Store Cafe, Barkerville's Shamrock Tube Run, and select museum exhibits will be open Saturday and Sunday too. Join us Sunday evening for Night Tubing on the Shamrock Tube Run until 7 p.m."
On Monday the big fun really snowballs. The day includes many of Barkerville's best known characters, heritage games, museum exhibitions, live interpretations, and a free hot dog roast.
In fact, the whole park is free to visit and the tube run has cut its lift passes to half cost.
What's open on Monday (11 a.m. to
4 p.m.)
Miss Wendle is back. Stop into the Williams Creek School for a visit.
Mr. Hankin is back in the Cameron & Ames Blacksmith Shop. See him at work.
Order hot drinks and home-cooked meals from the Barkerville Cafe.
Slide down the Shamrock Tube Run with 50 per cent off lift passes.
Grab a free hot dog from the Barkerville Cafe and roast it on the bonfire.
The Nicol Hotel, Barkerville Hotel, and Lee Chong Co., exhibits will be open for viewing.
Special performances
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Justice Brew hosts an Early Justice Interpretation in the Methodist Church.
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Mr. Bowron hosts Heritage Games in The Clearing.
1:30 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.: Mr. Grimsby hosts Amazing Tales from the Goldrush Trail in the Barkerville Schoolhouse.
2 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.: Miss Wilson hosts a Town Tour (meeting at the Pavilion).
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.: Mrs. Kibbee hosts a Chinatown Tour (meeting at the Lung Duck Tong).
3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Mr. Grimsby hosts Amazing Tales from the Goldrush Trail in the Barkerville Schoolhouse.
