Wells, British Columbia
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| Coordinates: 53°06′06″N 121°34′32″W / 53.10167°N 121.57556°WCoordinates: 53°06′06″N 121°34′32″W / 53.10167°N 121.57556°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Cariboo |
| Regional district | Cariboo Regional District |
| Incorporated | 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Wells Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 158.28 km2 (61.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 1.4/km2 (4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Highways | 26 |
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.
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About WellsDistrict of Wells. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
- ↑ Gold Trails and Ghost Towns - Season 3, Episode 13: WellsTV.com. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
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