A trip through gold country is not complete without a visit to Historic Hat Creek Ranch. Located just 11km north of Cache Creek, Hat Creek offers the visitor a wonderful trip back in time to the exciting days of the BC gold rush era.
Hat Creek house was built in the 1861, as an integral stop along the Cariboo Trail. Although the building has been bought, sold, moved and enlarged over the years, the original building walls form the core of the current Hat Creek house, and you will see pieces of original building design & artifacts displayed in the house today. The spirits of Hat Creek remain; silent to the many stories of mystery, love, murder, successes and failures of the gold rush days. Let imagination be your guide.
The ranch offers an interpretive walk through history, where you can see, touch and feel the spirit and excitement of the west. Spend the day exploring the many historic buildings and the antique agricultural machinery display. Take a ride on the stagecoach and perhaps find yourself in the enactment of a wild west stagecoach robbery. Riders will want to take part in a trail ride through the surrounding ranchlands and beautiful country scenery.
Stop to enjoy the peacefulness of the beautiful apple orchard and have a delicious meal at the ranch house restaurant. Then have a look at many local artisan works to be purchased at the ranch gift shop.
Complete your journey through time by visiting the on-site Native Shuswap village, where you can experience displays and stories of how this wonderful nation lived and survived.
Expand this marvelous historical adventure, by staying in the campground, the 'miners' tents', tee pee or in hat creek cabins. Your ultimate adventure may include an overnight stay in the 'kekuli lodge' (underground pit house) in the Shuswap village. Sit around the firepit and create tales of your personal historical adventure.
Historic Hat Creek ranch is here to offer you the best in western hospitality. Visit Their website to find out more history, and ways they can help make your journey to gold country one that you will never forget!
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