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Riding Profile
Prince George
Quesnel
Williams Lake
Vanderhoof
Take time to enjoy Vanderhoof, the Canada Geese that stop in here during their annual migrations certainly do! Vanderhoof is the geographic center of B.C. located in the Nechako Valley and although it is a small community, it is filled with all levels of shopping, accommodations and restaurants. In fact, within a very short distance is Tachick Lake where you can dine in a world class restaurant. Vanderhoof is the jumping off point for many fly-in fishing trips to remote locations. Wells
Cariboo-Chilcotin Region
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March 04, 2010 Harris and Bell applaud ongoing partnership that creates jobs, stimulates economy in Naszko RegionFebruary 16, 2010 I’m with Dick HarrisFebruary 11, 2010 NDP ProtestFebruary 01, 2010 Concerning Canada’s Forest IndustryJanuary 29, 2010 Government of Canada Celebrates the Torch Relay with the community of QuesnelJanuary 28, 2010 Harris: I’m working while Parliament is proroguedJanuary 28, 2010 Government of Canada Helps Create Jobs in the Forestry Sector in the Cariboo RegionJanuary 27, 2010 Government of Canada helps Williams Lake youth prepare for jobsJanuary 26, 2010 Government of Canada Celebrates Local Athlete with Prince George CommunityMarch 11, 2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper replies to Speech from the ThroneMarch 08, 2010 Statement By The Prime Minister Of CanadaMarch 08, 2010 Statement By The Prime Minister Of CanadaMarch 01, 2010 Prime Minister Harper and Premier Campbell announce Highway, Bridge and Road Upgrades across British ColumbiaFebruary 28, 2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper marks closing of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games |
Known as BC's northern capital, Prince George is a bustling city of over 77,000 situated at the crossroads of Hwy. 97 (north-south) and Hwy. 16 (east-west), and at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. As a major City of the Pacific Rim, Prince George is firmly tied to the global market. The area offers a lifestyle that is definitely worth boasting about. Residents enjoy affordable housing, incomes above provincial averages, an extensive range of quality services, and numerous cultural and sports events. Recreation opportunities are second to none and range from golfing, skiing, fishing and hunting to any team sport you can think of. Local educational facilities include the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia.
One of the Central Interior's oldest cities, this flourishing community is home to the World's Largest Gold Pan - a testament to the area being one of the richest gold fields in North America. The area's economic mainstay is lumber and tours of the various sawmills and pulpmills can be arranged through the local Chamber of Commerce. Stop in Quesnel for shopping, fine dining, and deluxe accommodations. Quesnel even has a lovely community college. The city boasts an interpretive riverfront trail which skirts the Fraser and Quesnel rivers. Read all about it - and more - in the official site of the City of Quesnel. The summer is an exciting time to be in Quesnel - in July the city hosts Billy Barker Days along with the Quesnel Rodeo and music lovers will enjoy the annual Barlow Creek Music Festival featuring top performers. During the winter, the hardy can watch the exciting Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Race (an official Iditarod qualifier)
Williams Lake is probably best known for being the home of the world famous Williams Lake Stampede. It also is in close proximity to many guest ranches, resorts, historical sites and is a gateway to BC's glorious untouched wilderness. There is no limit to the recreational opportunites available here! Williams Lake is a unique blend of western frontier character mixed into a sophisticated lifestyle. Williams Lake is the fastest growing community in the Cariboo and has a diversified economic base. In addition to having the most active stockyard in the province, there is extensive activity in the forestry, mining, and agricultural sectors. All levels of accommodation, shopping, restaurants and services await you on your visit.
Wells is a treasured historical town. Unique in its heritage dating back to the early part of the 20th century, Wells enjoyed its zenith as a gold-rush town in the 1930s. Come to Wells where you can still pan for gold, visit an operating gold mine and walk ghost towns! Today, Wells industry also boasts nature-tourism because of the beauty of the region. Here you can fish, mountain bike, swim, sail, canoe, or spend a day hiking the spectacular alpine meadows. In the winter, try Cow Mountain's ski hill and jump, then try the fully groomed snowmobile trails that attract riders from right across the province!
The Cariboo-Chicotins boast significant geographic diversity and a land rich in history and culture due to the gold rush and the presences of First Nations. Offering one of the regions’ most dramatic landscapes is BC’s largest provincial park, Tweedsmuir. This 2.4 million-acre park entrances visitors with the volcanic Rainbow Mountains, high elevation pine forests, ice-capped peaks and dramatic waterfalls. The Freedom Highway (Highway 20) was built as a result of the spirit, determination, and sacrifice of the people of Chilcotin. It opened access between costal and interior communities, virtually opening the world to the beautifully rugged landscape filled with deep blue lakes and sparkling rivers, gorgeous wildlife, and awe-inspiring views of roaring river canyons and majestic mountains. The backcountry has the best fishing lakes and rivers to be found in North America, a sport fisherman's dream. 
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