Location
- Home to the last standing wooden water tower.
- On the Gold Rush Trail.
- Forestry is the primary economy.
Named for its location, 100 miles north of the origin of the Gold Rush Trail, 100 Mile House is proud of its frontier heritage. Originally a stopover for prospectors heading north for gold, the town of 100 Mile House, is known for its friendliness and hospitality.
Forestry is the primary driver of the economy, however the community also serves as a commercial supply for the centre for the area. Located in the Cariboo Chilcotin region of BC, the area experiences warm summers and cold winters with short-term temperatures ranging from 30 degrees to - 40 degrees Celsius.
Forestry, ranching, tourism, service industries, value-added wood manufacturing and government agencies.
Information was provided by Health Match BC and from local community websites. Other information has come from a variety of sources including the BCMA and health professionals within the communities. Pictures have been provided by www.picturebc.ca or community members. Please contact us at info@rccbc.ca with any information updates for your community.
