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7 Celebrations Gold Country Vendor Form — Thompson Okanagan

We are looking for vendors to take part in an amazing experience that will be part of the 7 Celebrations. This one will be held in Cache Creek March 24th, 25th, 26th

Welcome to Gold Country

Gold Country is set in the heart of British Columbia’s stunningly diverse Interior. Alpine mountains, wildflower meadows, sagebrush scented desert and vast ranchlands are rich with stories of gold panners, cowboys and Indigenous Culture. Gold Country’s heritage, wildlife and scenery makes every visit a great adventure. Map of Gold Country

Destinations

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Heritage, Arts & Culture

For visitors who would like to learn more about the Aboriginal culture of the region, the award winning Xwísten Experience Tours (Lillooet) is an excellent place to start. Visitors are invited to discover aspects of the St’át’imc Nation’s vibrant culture and history. The tour includes opportunities to view a replica s7istken (pit house), view the traditional fishing grounds of the St’át’imc people, watch a demonstration of the preservation of salmon through wind drying, and partake in a wonderful BBQ salmon feast. More About Cultural Activities

The Wild Outdoors

Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts have great reasons to venture into our provincial parks and onto our backcountry roads. Patient observers may be rewarded with sightings of Stellar’s Jays, Bald Eagles, grouse, bluebirds and owls, to name a few. Gold Country is also home to whitetail and mule deer, elk, moose, black bears, cougars, bobcats, coyotes, and bighorn sheep. More About The Wild Outdoors

Winter Wonderland

Wrap up warm and wax those skis. The climate of Gold Country produces perfect conditions for avid skiers. The region is home to a number of well-maintained and exhilarating trails, including the Big Bar Ski Trails that has approximately 30kms of groomed trails (with incredible views of the Marble Range), the Clinton Cross-Country Ski Trails (60km), Logan Lake Cross-Country Trails (including 2km that are lit at night for a wonderful winter experience) and the Kane Valley Recreational Area (south of Merritt and maintained by the Nicola Nordic Ski Club). The popular Stake Lake trails (Copper Desert Country) are maintained by the Overlander Ski Club, who also offer lessons and kids’ ski equipment rentals. More About Winter Activities

GeoCaching

Discover the region’s rich history while using GPS points or treasure hunt clues (letterboxing) to find boxes cached throughout Gold Country. Free fun for the whole family! More About Geocaching

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Congratulations to our Gold Country Community of L

Congratulations to our Gold Country Community of Logan Lake, on being declared 1 of 9 top destinations to visit for ice fishing.

Fish on Logan Lake. 🐟 Who will be fishing this weekend?

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Seed to culture is a green grocery store located i

Seed to culture is a green grocery store located in Lillooet, BC offering locally grown produce, meat, pickled and fermented goods, seeds, & more. Seed to Culture features a unique catalog of fermented foods that cannot be found anywhere else.

Reviews retrieved from google reviews:

Karen Wylie | 5/5 stars 2 years ago
“Seed to Culture has effectively raised the bar for all foods fermented. The fine attention to detail and appreciation for how flavours combine with the zesty tang of fermentation cannot be found anywhere else. I highly recommend any of their products, my favourite is any of the many flavours of sauerkraut.”

Mischa Farivar | 5/5 stars 3 years ago
“Fresh local produce and fantastic kombucha! Places like these are important and this ones a total gem.”

Johnny K | 5/5 stars 8 months ago
“Love this place!”

Visit Seed to Culture at 633 Main st (beside the Post Office) Lillooet BC 10-5 Tues.-Fri.
https://www.facebook.com/seedtoculture/

Village of Ashcroft | Love Clinton | Village of Cache Creek | District of Logan Lake | Savona Activities | Lillooet, British Columbia
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Brittle prickly pear cactus typically grows in in

Brittle prickly pear cactus typically grows in in groups or clusters, sometimes layering over each other. Each having an oval shaped, fleshy, but flat pad that is bright green in colour. These pads, which are stems or branches, are succulent like and can grow from 5cm to 10 cm tall individually. The pads of the brittle prickly pear cactus are covered with areoles that have whitish to yellow bristles and up to 4 spines that may be up to an inch long from each areole. In late June, after the rainy season has swollen the stems, the prickly pear cactus produces a delicate yellow, orange, peach, or pink flower blossom with red stamens in the center.

The prickly pear cactus is the only cactus native to several provinces of Canada, with an isolated species in Ontario. The brittle prickly pear cactus can grow farther north than any other cactus. It can be found as far north as Fort Saint John! They prefer to grow in sandy and rocky, or gravelly soils with arid conditions showing up on dry plateaus, in open forests, and on the sloping hillsides and plains of the British Columbia Interior.

The brittle prickly pear cactus stems swell with water they absorb from their arid environments and are edible after removing the spines and seeds. They can be eaten raw or cooked and their flavor can be bland but may also be sweet or sour. The flesh from this cactus can be dehydrated for long term storage and the seeds were often dried and then pounded into a flour to be used in cakes by Interior Indigenous peoples. The cactus reproduces when stems detach from the parent plant root and clone themselves. Animals and people help disperse the plant when brushing up against the spines of the cactus, pads break off the parent plant and will catch a ride with their host to a new location where it will root.

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Flowing in the canyon below the Coquihalla Highway

Flowing in the canyon below the Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt is Clapperton Creek. It is a major tributary to the Nicola River, draining a large portion of the area on both sides of the highway from just north of Merritt to the Surrey Lake Summit. Snowmelt does influence the rate of discharge in this creek, but it flows year round. There are dams at the outflow of both Sussex Lake and Helmer Lake along Clapperton Creek that are used to regulate flow to provide irrigation water in the summer.

In addition to being important for agriculture, Clapperton Creek also provides a source of water for wildlife, as well as a band of riparian habitat along the stream shore where a variety of wildlife, birds and insects are able to take advantage of the more succulent vegetation and dense shrubs found closer to the water.

There are of course species which make the creek itself home, including several types of fish. Rainbow trout, coho salmon, chinook salmon and steelhead are all species present in Clapperton Creek, though there are several barriers to fish passage that prevent the latter three species from journeying very far up the 29 km creek. This means that though there are rainbow trout present along the length of Clapperton Creek, the other three species can only be found downstream of the first barrier to fish passage, since they are anadromous. They migrate to the ocean but must return to their natal stream to spawn, and cannot swim upstream of the barriers. According to the B.C. Ministry of Environment’s internet mapping program, “Habitat Wizard”, there are two natural barriers to fish passage on Clapperton Creek in addition to the two lake outflow dams. One is a set of falls 2 km upstream from the confluence with the Nicola River, and another is found 5 km further upstream.

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Any small business owner knows how game-changing a

Any small business owner knows how game-changing an online presence can be. This is much easier said than done, but a great place to start is creating a website. Cariboo Agency based out of 70 Mile House provides excellent services for web development, graphic design, and marketing.

Reviews retrieved from google reviews:
Louis C Fur | 5/5 stars 11 months ago
“I have been in web and development industry for 17 years and the entire time Jason has been my prefered developer. His skills and professionalism is as good as it gets with an attitude on par. Cariboo Agency is pure gold!”

scott turner | 5/5 stars 4 years ago
“I have been working with Cariboo Agency's Jason Wettstein for years now and could not be happier. He is truly a graphics design genius. His pricing meets my marketing budget and his work has always been of the highest quality. Looking forward to many more projects in the future.”

John Jackson | 5/5 stars 4 years ago
“The best graphics and website work I have come across in all my years. On top of that it was affordable which for a small business like me is critical. Thumbs up 👍”

Find Cariboo Agency at https://caribooagency.ca/

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Snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) are known for th

Snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) are known for their large, furry feet, which are proportionally larger than other hare species, and help them to navigate through deep snow and soft ground. Their fur also changes color from brown to white during the winter months, providing camouflage in snowy environments, this process is called seasonal camouflage.

Snowshoe hares have a unique physiological adaptation that allows them to survive in cold and snowy environments. They have the ability to lower their body temperature and enter a hibernation-like state called torpor, which allows them to conserve energy and survive in subzero temperatures. This adaptation is particularly useful during the winter months when food is scarce and temperatures are extremely low.

Snowshoe hares are herbivores and primarily eat leaves, twigs, and buds of woody plants such as willows, birches and young conifers. They are active primarily at night and can be found in a variety of habitats, including coniferous forests, subalpine meadows, and even in the alpine tundra. They are able to survive in these various environments due to their ability to adapt to different food sources and habitats.

Snowshoe hares are an important part of the ecosystem in the Gold Country, serving as prey for many predators such as coyotes, fishers, bobcats, and birds of prey such as the Bald Eagle and the Red-tailed Hawk. They also play a role in seed dispersal of the plants they eat. In addition, Snowshoe hares populations are known for their cyclical fluctuations, with population numbers rising and falling every 8-11 years. This fluctuation is driven by various factors such as predation, disease, and environmental factors, which affects the populations of predators that rely on them as a food source.

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When hiking in the snowy wonderland of wintertime

When hiking in the snowy wonderland of wintertime Gold Country, it is important to stay safe by preparing properly for the conditions. Make sure you stay warm by dressing in layers, wearing waterproof and insulated boots, and maybe even bringing extra clothing and blankets for longer hikes in case of emergency. It is also important to check the weather forecast before heading out and to be aware of the signs of hypothermia and frostbite. Additionally, it is a good idea to bring along a map and compass, as well as a fully charged phone, in case of emergency. Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. Hiking with a partner can also increase safety and be more fun. It is also important to be aware of the hazards such as slippery ice and snow, be prepared with appropriate equipment like crampons and trekking poles, and to be aware of the trail conditions, avoiding known avalanche-prone areas. Being aware of the specific hazards such as wildlife, terrain and remoteness of the area, and getting familiar with the local regulations and permits will also enhance your safety. Don’t let the snow get the best of you this winter season in gold country.
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Photo by Mary Putnam
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Visit the Cache Creek Grubstake for all your groce

Visit the Cache Creek Grubstake for all your grocery needs in cache creek.

Jo - 4/5 stars 3 months ago
“a bit of everything, - friendly and helpfull staff too!”

Christal Hoeppner - 5/5 stars 5 months ago
“The owners are VERY friendly and helpful!!! They have EVERYTHING in this store that you need AND LOTS of extras! Their prices are VERY good, and everything is fresh! An AMAZING store in Cache Creek!”

Heidi Kulcheski - 5/5 stars 7 months ago
“Amazing little place, treasure galore and great variety for a small town. Staff very friendly.”

Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

1190 Trans-Canada Hwy, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

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Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon Grape is a flowering plant native to western North America. This evergreen shrub grows 1-3 metres (3-10 ft.) in height and 1.5 metres (5 ft.) in width and can be identified by their feather-like pinnate leaves with spiny leaflets that resemble holly and dense clusters of yellow flowers in early spring followed by dark blue berries. Despite its name and appearance, this shrub is not related to true grapes. instead it falls in the barberry genus, Berberis. Oregon Grape berries are edible raw and can be made into jelly or fermented into wine, although it requires an unusually high amount of sugar.

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After enduring the rigors of the Harrison-Lillooet

After enduring the rigors of the Harrison-Lillooet Trail in 1861, prospectors and their stubborn mules faced another obstacle, crossing the Fraser River at Lillooet. As one 1860s goldseekers recorded in his diary, “The Fraser River flows by here with great rapidity and the want of a bridge is greatly felt, the only method up to the present time for conveying passengers and goods across is by boats, while cattle and horses have to swim across.” Known today as The Old Bridge, this span was built circa 1911. It is a suspension bridge of steel cables and wood with “dead-men” (cable ends) embedded in the rocky banks of the Fraser. The middle section of the bridge is held up by cables. The bridge replaced a truss bridge, which in turn replaced a winch ferry that was powered by the river’s current and was in use from the 1860s to 1888. Otis Swart and Pete Diablo helped to build The Old Bridge. They vividly recalled the intensive labour that went into building this span, “Everything was handmade in those days,” said Swart. Both men lived to see The Bridge of the 23 Camels constructed down river from this site in the 1980s. In 2003, the District of Lillooet and the provincial Ministry of Transportation completed a restoration of the bridge, which is for pedestrian-use only. Then working with the Lillooet Naturalist Society, the District decided to make the bridge “bat friendly.” With assistance from the local Lions Club, bat houses were built and installed under the bridge deck as part of the restoration project. Lillooet is home to eight confirmed species of bats, five of them are listed by British Columbia as endangered, threatened or at risk. The Old Bridge provides new roosting options that help mitigate the loss of bat habitat due to development. On a summer’s evening at dusk, it is a pleasure to watch the bats perform their aerial acrobatics above the river. And despite popular myth, bats are not blind. In fact, they have excellent vision and navigate and pursue food using their own advanced sonar systems.

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Visit Lillooet’s Country Store for all your esse

Visit Lillooet’s Country Store for all your essentials at a great price.
Melody Thacker
5/5 stars, 1 year ago
“I do most of our grocery shopping here. Reasonable prices and it has everything we need.”

Patti Williams
5/5 stars, 1 year ago
“Great service and clean . Very comfortable atmosphere”
Reviews retrieved from Google Reviews

Visit the Country Store 10am-6pm 7 days a week at 1080A Moha Rd, Lillooet BC

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The Canada Jay, aka Grey Jay, Camp Robber, Whiskey

The Canada Jay, aka Grey Jay, Camp Robber, Whiskey Jack, or Perisoreus canadensis is a passerine (perching) bird of the family Corvidae. This relatively large grey songbird is native to most of Canada and lives year round in coniferous forests by employing a similar strategy to squirrels, caching excess food in the summer months and using their sticky saliva to glue it together and hide it in trees to sustain them through the harsh Canadian winters. They are omnivorous and will eat pretty much anything they can get their talons on such as berries, bugs, mice, nesting birds, and more.

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The most famous “last spike” in British Columb

The most famous “last spike” in British Columbia is the one which signaled completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, but there were two others pounded in the province. In June 1914 the Grand Trunk Railway completed its expansion to the west coast, with the last spike placed near Fort Fraser, and on January 23, 1915 its rival, the Canadian Northern Pacific, hammered home its last spike between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft. A “Stop of Interest” plaque off Highway One near the site commemorates the event, and the railroad. (The iconic green “Stop of Interest” plaques which can be seen all over the province were started in 1958, to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of British Columbia, and are a familiar sight on B.C.’s highways. There are now more than 130 around the province, with the most recent batch of a dozen added to mark the province’s 150th anniversary in 2008.) The Canadian Northern Pacific was an extension of the Canadian Northern line, run by businessmen and railway entrepreneurs Donald Mann and William Mackenzie. They wanted to expand their existing rail lines—mostly in the Prairies—to compete with the lucrative Canadian Pacific line, which meant moving east into Ontario and west to British Columbia. Unfortunately, Charles Hays of the Grand Trunk Railway had the same idea at much the same time, and the two companies found themselves in unofficial competition to be first through the Rockies to the Pacific coast: the Grand Trunk to Prince Rupert and the Canadian Northern Pacific to Vancouver. The difficulty of building rail lines through the Rockies and the Interior, plus high labour and material costs due to World War One, meant that by the time the last spike was pounded home, the Canadian Northern Pacific was heavily in debt. In 1918, unable to pay the interest on its loans, it was taken over by the Canadian government and incorporated into its national railway system, which became Canadian National.

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Seed to culture is a green grocery store located in Lillooet, BC offering locally grown produce, meat, pickled and fermented goods, seeds, & more. Seed to Culture features a unique catalog of fermented foods that cannot be found anywhere else.Reviews retrieved from google reviews:Karen Wylie | 5/5 stars 2 years ago“Seed to Culture has effectively raised the bar for all foods fermented. The fine attention to detail and appreciation for how flavours combine with the zesty tang of fermentation cannot be found anywhere else. I highly recommend any of their products, my favourite is any of the many flavours of sauerkraut.”Mischa Farivar | 5/5 stars 3 years ago“Fresh local produce and fantastic kombucha! Places like these are important and this ones a total gem.”Johnny K | 5/5 stars 8 months ago“Love this place!”Visit Seed to Culture at 633 Main st (beside the Post Office) Lillooet BC 10-5 Tues.-Fri.www.facebook.com/seedtoculture/Village of Ashcroft | Love Clinton | Village of Cache Creek | District of Logan Lake | Savona Activities | Lillooet, British Columbia #SupportLocal #ExploreBC #ExploreGoldCountryBC #Geocaching ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to our Gold Country Community of L

Congratulations to our Gold Country Community of Logan Lake, on being declared 1 of 9 top destinations to visit for ice fishing.

Fish on Logan Lake. 🐟 Who will be fishing this weekend?

#explorebc #hityourlimit #fishing #exploregoldcountrybc photo creds to Bonnie Pryce.

Seed to culture is a green grocery store located i

Seed to culture is a green grocery store located in Lillooet, BC offering locally grown produce, meat, pickled and fermented goods, seeds, & more. Seed to Culture features a unique catalog of fermented foods that cannot be found anywhere else.

Reviews retrieved from google reviews:

Karen Wylie | 5/5 stars 2 years ago
“Seed to Culture has effectively raised the bar for all foods fermented. The fine attention to detail and appreciation for how flavours combine with the zesty tang of fermentation cannot be found anywhere else. I highly recommend any of their products, my favourite is any of the many flavours of sauerkraut.”

Mischa Farivar | 5/5 stars 3 years ago
“Fresh local produce and fantastic kombucha! Places like these are important and this ones a total gem.”

Johnny K | 5/5 stars 8 months ago
“Love this place!”

Visit Seed to Culture at 633 Main st (beside the Post Office) Lillooet BC 10-5 Tues.-Fri.
https://www.facebook.com/seedtoculture/

Village of Ashcroft | Love Clinton | Village of Cache Creek | District of Logan Lake | Savona Activities | Lillooet, British Columbia
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Gold Country Communities Society acknowledges that we provide
services within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the
Nlaka'pamux, Secwepemc, St'át'imc, Syilx and Tsilhqot'in Nations.