Mandy the Haunted Doll may have put the Quesnel Museum on the map, but Museum Manager Elizabeth Hunter notes that the museum is packed with many fantastic exhibits and interesting stories. Even locals are regularly surprised by the things they discover about Quesnel’s history.
Quesnel has a rich history as a commercial centre on the famous Cariboo Wagon Road and the final stop for sternwheelers on the route to Barkerville. The museum tells the stories of the gold miners and the entrepreneurs that catered to them as they searched for fortune.
The character of the town’s earliest inhabitants is eloquently captured in the portraits of C.D. Hoy and C.S. Wing and elders from the Chinese and Dakelh communities speak directly to visitors through filmed segments. Children enjoy scavenger hunts and hands-on activities in the discovery centre. Bring your smartphone to access bonus material by scanning QR codes. The museum also boasts a gift shop that features books about BC’s history or by local authors, as well as an array of gifts such as Quesnel clothing, jade jewellery, classic and modern toys, and aboriginal artwork.
Meet Elizabeth Hunter, Museum & Heritage Manager
Meet Elizabeth Hunter, Museum & Heritage Manager
Quesnel, BC V2J 2B6
Hours
Open daily in summer
(Victoria Day to Labour Day)
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Early May and September
Tuesday to Saturday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
October to April
Open by appointment only
