community of Horsefl y, an opportune place from which to embark
on a number of exciting activities and year round adventures.
Horsefl y is only 60 kilometres east of 150 Mile House on the south
branch of the old gold rush trail. The town is a renowned historical
site where one of the fi rst major gold deposits was discovered in
1859 instigating the massive infl ux of miners out to seek their
fortunes during the great Cariboo Gold Rush.
motels, guest ranches, B&Bs and campsites. The many amenities
offered include a variety of shops, a pub, gas station, laundromat,
and post offi ce to name a few.
performances, and the immensely popular "Arts on the Fly Music,
Arts and Dance Festival", an annual cultural extravaganza!
stunning spectacle you won't soon forget. This phenomenon is
celebrated in the community through the annual Salmon Festival.
See the events calendar on page 8 for details.
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very important stop along the Cariboo Wagon Road (which started
at Mile '0' in Lillooet). This route was traveled continuously during
the Cariboo Gold Rush in the mid 1860's as thousands of miners
making their way to the gold fi elds of Barkerville required rest
and supplies for the remainder of their arduous journey north.
150 Mile House was one of the major roadhouse stops on this
rugged trek and was once a prolifi c ranch. The ranch provided a
warm stopping point as well as fresh produce and hay for other
communities on the Old Wagon Road.
much to offer the modern traveler in the way of amenities. These
amenities include a hotel, restaurant, specialty shopping, a gas
station, post offi ce, full-service garage, pub, store and liquor store.
There is an authentic 1890's schoolhouse museum located right
off the highway, on the present-day elementary school property,
and a tea house with lovely decorative stone garden creations to
peruse through while enjoying a relaxing lunch.