Not only is Quesnel naturally beautiful, it has a deep history that is reflected in the arts and culture scene of today. With antique shops, art galleries, historic sites and music and art venues, Quesnel has something for everyone. So whether you’re stopping in on your way through, or exploring the options in your own back yard, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with what you find.
Arts, Culture & History
Antique Machinery Park
Phone Number
250-747-4621
Address
3055 Dragon Lake Rd, Quesnel
Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of machinery that helped to develop our region.
Cariboo Keepsakes
Phone Number
250-991-0419
Address
102 Carson Ave
- https://lovenorthernbc.com/community/quesnel/business/cariboo-keepsakes/
- website
Cottonwood House
Address
4460 Barkerville Highway
- http://www.cottonwoodhouse.ca/
- website
Downtown Historic Walking Tour
- https://www.quesnel.ca/our-community/visiting/walking-tours/downtown-historic-walking-tour
- website
Take a stroll through downtown Quesnel and our history by following the points in order through the tour.
Heritage Corner
Heritage Corner features interpretive and commemorative signage and many original historical artifacts.
Painted Fire Hydrant Walking Tour
- https://www.quesnel.ca/our-community/visiting/walking-tours/painted-fire-hydrant-walking-tour
- website
Walk the streets of Quesnel in search of our 23 uniquely painted fire hydrants.
Pioneer Cemetery Tour
Phone Number
250-992-9580
- https://www.quesnelmuseum.ca/node/299
- website
Burials were made on these grounds as early as the 1860s, with the oldest recorded headstone being May 10, 1878.
Quesnel ARTrium
Phone Number
250-992-8200
Address
500 N Star Rd
- https://www.quesnel.ca/arts-recreation/facilities/arts-recreation-centre
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