Between the California and Yukon/Klondike gold rushes was the Cariboo Gold Rush in what would become northern British Columbia. The first discovery was made in 1859, but the rush didn't get underway in earnest until 1861. This short work documents the story of this lesser-known era and how it directly affected the development of British Columbia. (Summary by TriciaG)

Genre(s): Modern (19th C)

Language: English

Keyword(s): history (910), Canada (188), Canadian History (21), British Columbia (4), cariboo gold rush (1)

Group: Chronicles of Canada Series