Near Lillooet in Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Lillooet

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1. Lillooet Marker

Inscription. Here was the gateway to gold! Yellow gold lined bars of the Fraser and beyond was the lure of the Cariboo. Like a magnet it drew thousands of miners on the long Harrison trail through the Coast Mountains. From this focal point the first Cariboo Wagon Road started northward in 1858. The trail-end at Lillooet became Mile 0 of the new road to riches.

Erected by British Columbia Department of Recreation and Conservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 50° 42.094′ N, 121° 54.897′ W. Marker is near Lillooet, British Columbia, in Squamish-Lillooet. Marker is at the intersection of Provincial Highway 99 and Davis Road, on the right when traveling south on Provincial Highway 99. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lillooet BC V0K 1V0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Old Bridge (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); East Lillooet (approx. 2.7 kilometers away).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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