Wells, British Columbia

Wells is a small mining and tourist town in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Wells is in the Cariboo District. It is on Highway 26, is 74 km away from Quesnel and is 8 km before the highway's terminus at Barkerville. The town gets most of its income and jobs from tourists that travel through the town on their way to the Bowron Lake Provincial Park and Barkerville.

District municipality
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Where Wells is in British Columbia
Where Wells is in British Columbia
Coordinates: 53°06′06″N 121°34′32″W / 53.10167°N 121.57556°W / 53.10167; -121.57556Coordinates: 53°06′06″N 121°34′32″W / 53.10167°N 121.57556°W / 53.10167; -121.57556
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
RegionCariboo
Regional districtCariboo Regional District
Incorporated1998
Government
 • Governing bodyWells Council
Area
 • Total158.28 km2 (61.11 sq mi)
Elevation
1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total245
 • Density1.5/km2 (4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
WebsiteDistrict Municipality of Wells Website

During its highest point in popularity in the 1940s, the town had 4500 people.[1] The town was first run as a company town and was managed by Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine.[1] The town was featured on the historical documentary television series Gold Trails and Ghost Towns during the 13th episode of the 3rd season.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "About Wells". District of Wells. Archived from the original on 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  2. "Gold Trails and Ghost Towns - Season 3, Episode 13: Wells". TV.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2014-06-18.

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