Barkerville

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:ancient_city
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 acres
gptkbp:attraction_type gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
gptkbp:climate subarctic climate
gptkbp:cultural_significance First Nations history
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:historical_site
gptkbp:events gptkb:Christmas_in_Barkerville
Gold Rush Days
Barkerville Days
gptkbp:features gptkb:theater
gptkb:museum
guided tours
historic buildings
gptkbp:founded_by gptkb:William_Barker
gptkbp:founded_in 1862
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Cariboo_Gold_Rush
partnerships with educational institutions
restoration of historic buildings
celebration of local history
establishment of a post office
celebration of the 150th anniversary
launch of educational programs
collaboration with local Indigenous communities
construction of the Barkerville Theatre
creation of the Barkerville Historic Town
development of the Barkerville School
development of visitor services
development of walking trails
establishment of the Barkerville Heritage Trust
implementation of conservation strategies
inclusion in the Canadian Heritage Rivers System
introduction of interpretive programs
introduction of seasonal events
opening of the Barkerville Museum
recognition as a cultural landscape
gptkbp:historical_significance gold mining history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Barkerville
gptkbp:is_accessible_by gptkb:Cariboo_Highway
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:James_Mc_Gowan
gptkb:George_Mc_Lean
gptkb:Robert_Mc_Donald
gptkb:John_Mc_Gowan
gptkb:William_Barker
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Barkerville_Historic_Town
gptkbp:population approximately 100
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:type gold rush town
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cariboo_Gold_Rush
gptkb:Gold_Rush_Trail
gptkb:Quesnel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5