The Cariboo Wagon Road

The Cariboo Wagon Road was a historic route built in the late 1800s to connect British Columbia’s coast to the goldfields in the Cariboo region. It was a challenging, rugged trail that facilitated transportation of people, supplies, and gold during the Cariboo Gold Rush. The road enabled settlers and prospectors to reach remote areas, boosting economic activity and settlement. Over time, improvements transformed it into a more accessible route, laying groundwork for later infrastructure like the Canadian Pacific Railway. Today, it is recognized as a significant part of British Columbia’s development history.