Cariboo, Administrative region in British Columbia, Canada
The Cariboo is a region in British Columbia located between the Cariboo and Coastal mountain ranges, featuring open plateaus and extensive grasslands. The area encompasses several towns and centers connected by major highways that traverse the landscape.
The region became a major settlement area during the 1860s gold rush, when miners moved north of the Fraser River seeking their fortunes. Barkerville grew as a significant hub during this prosperous but brief period of intensive mining activity.
The regional demographics include a population of 62,931 residents, with 77.8 percent European heritage and 17.95 percent Indigenous communities according to 2021 census.
Access to the region is easiest via Highway 97, which connects the main towns and provides services throughout the area. Planning a visit works best when you focus on the route between major centers, where most facilities are located.
The grasslands of the Cariboo provide critical habitat for the regionally endangered American badger, Taxidea taxus jeffersonii subspecies.
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