Visit the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum to learn more about the small community of Penny. Home to about 40 residents today, there were as many as 500 in the 1950s during the peak of the forestry industry and sawmilling activity in the area.
Penny: Found Memories - Northern Routes
www.northernroutes.ca
It's going to be a tasty weekend!
Head to Huble Homestead Historic Site on Saturday for Taste of the Past - a day filled with old-fashioned food demonstrations like making butter, cheese, pierogies, ice cream and candy 🧈🧀🥟🍦🍭
... or visit Fort St. James National Historic Site to enjoy the Salmon Day Cook-Off! 👇👇👇
Treat yourself to something yummy on your next trip to @barkervillebc! 🍭🧁
There’s so much to enjoy like the candies, fudge and ice cream at McMahon’s Confectionary or the amazing baked goods at Goldfield Bakery!
#barkervillebc #barkerville #oldfashionedtreats #quesnel #quesnelbc #wellsbc #takeonpg #northern_routes
The perfect destination this long weekend!
#fortstjames #fortstjamesnationalhistoricsite #longweekend #northern_routes
“For I’m sure those broken houses and grown in lots must hold those memories, laughter, dancing, and chatter reverently clutched within their weathered boards” - Bill Benedict
Penny: Found Memories is on now until September 30 at @pgrfm86. Learn more about the role of the railway and the forest industry in the small community located on the banks of the Fraser River, 130 km east of Prince George.
Explore @hublehomestead today! It’s the Scavenger Weekend where you can search the homestead for items on the scavenger list and complete some fun activities like dressing up in costumes and playing a game of horseshoes.
Homemade ice cream!
Visit @hublehomestead July 16 for Taste of the Past when staff will demonstrate old-fashioned food skills like making butter, ice cream, cheese and more!
Tomorrow at @barkervillebc it's the Dominion Day Celebration and the return of the world famous Theatre Royal!
It's perfect weather to visit @pgrfm86. The 8 acre site is filled with locomotives, rolling stock and heritage railway buildings, and most are open for visitors to go in and explore!
National Indigenous Peoples Day - a time to recognize and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis experiences and culture.
"Documenting the demands of planting and the planters themselves, @ritaleistner ... positions her subjects as environmental heroes, forever changed by their experiences."
The Tree Planters, on now @tworiversgallery.
#treeplanting #photography #northernbc #tworiversgallery #takeonpg #northern_routes
So exciting to hear that the Little Prince will be back on the rails next Saturday June 18! 🚂
#princegeorgebc #takeonpg #familyfun #ExPlace #northern_routes
The Tree Planters by @ritaleistner - on now at @tworiversgallery.
Documenting the demands of planting and the planters themselves.
#treeplanting #photography #princegeorgebc #takeonpg #northern_routes
Celebrating Mother’s Day! All the moms, grandmas, aunties, and special ladies in our lives 💜
#mothersday #celebratingmoms #princegeorgebc #trg #tworiversgallery #northern_routes
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
#earthday #lovewhereyoulive #protecttheenvironment #northernbc
The Politics of Sound, on now at @tworiversgallery until April 10.
Examining the role of sound within social relations of power.
#contemporaryart #princegeorgebcevents #takeonpg #princegeorgebc #ThePoliticsOfSound #TRG #northern_routes
Celebrating the women of yesterday, today and tomorrow!
#internationalwomensday #womenofnorthernbc #northern_routes
Hope you spend Valentine’s Day with someone special 💕
Explore a local museum this weekend!
There’s lots to learn about local wildlife 🦌🐾🦉
📚 Did you know that @hublehomestead has published a series of children’s books??
Did you know the books are available at @theexplorationplace Pop Up at @pine_centre_mall??
Need a little fresh air? How about a quiet stroll through the @barkervillebc site?
The Cottages and the Kelly Guest House are also available for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing adventures! ❄️
*Regular winter activities including the Shamrock Tube Run, the Barkerville Cafe and any special events have been suspended for the season to promote COVID safety and protect the surrounding community.
Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🏼
