Quesnel

Few cities in British Columbia have a history as closely tied to the Cariboo Gold Rush as Quesnel. Set where the Quesnel River joins the Fraser River, it developed as a supply and transport point for miners travelling into the Cariboo during the 1860s; the “Gold Pan City” nickname still recalls that period. Quesnel lies in the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene Nation and serves as a regional centre for the North Cariboo. The two rivers remain central to its setting, while the surrounding forests have long sustained a forestry economy. The Quesnel Museum and Archives adds local context to the routes and industries that shaped the community. Find related webcams in the Cariboo and along the Fraser River to build a fuller picture of Quesnel and its region.

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