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We were
not the biggest, but we were the first! The
first gold in the Cariboo Gold Rush was
discovered in the Horsefly River in 1859.
Following that discovery, miners ventured
further north to Likely, Quesnel Forks and
Barkerville.
The
community of Horsefly has been an
un-incorporated village since then. When the
gold miners moved on many people stayed
, ranching & farming the fertile land,
trapping the extensive wilderness, logging
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Present
day Horsefly has a population of
approximately l000 people who enjoy a quiet,
rural lifestyle where everyone knows their
neighbour and works together. There are many
active volunteer organizations including the
Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department, Horsefly
First Responders, the Horsefly Community
Club, the Horsefly Women’s Institute,
Horsefly Board of Trade, Horsefly
Cattlemen’s Association, Horsefly Fall Fair
Association, Horsefly 4-H Club, Horsefly
Historical Society (who run the local
Museum), the Mountain View Cemetery
Committee, the Parents Advisory Council, the
Arts on the Fly Committee, the Quesnel River
Watershed Alliance, the Horsefly River Round
Table, the Horsefly Quilt Club, the Red Hat
Society, the Horsefly Salmon Festival, the
Horsefly Musical Theatre Group, the
Christmas Hamper Program, the Horsefly
Recreation Club, Rod & Gun Club, and the
Horsefly Buzz (our local newspaper).
Geographically Horsefly is situated in
the foothills of the Cariboo Mountains and
offers spectacular views as you drive into
the village, approx 50 km (paved) from 150
Mile House on Highway 97. Elevation in the
village is approx 750 meters. Average
rainfall is 560 mm (22 inches). There are 4
distinct seasons to enjoy numerous
recreational activities. Typically our
gardening season is late May to early
September. Williams Lake is the nearest
city, approx 70 km and all services are
available there. The fertile soil of the
Horsefly River Valley is ideal for ranches &
farms. You will find that
that here are some very beautiful
ranches,
farms for sale in BC.
The
picturesque
Horsefly River is the central
point of the village, the one lane bridge, a
public riverside park and the friendly
village centre encourage walking tours. The
village offers many local businesses
including Horsefly Hardware, Cornerhouse
Café, Cariboo Country Grocery, Suzanne’s
Salon, Clarkes General Store, Horsefly
Realty, Race Trac Gas, the Anvil Pub,
Horsefly Motel, Horsefly Nursery, and
Leading Edge Wood Products. There is a
public library, the Community Hall, two
churches and many other small businesses,
resorts, bed & breakfasts and home based
businesses that can be found on the website
for the village of Horsefly. There is a
public school that goes from Kindergarten to
Grade 9 that has a large playing field and a
tennis court/skating rink.
The
Horsefly area has many natural attractions:
Quesnel Lake,
Horsefly Lake,
Horsefly River, and
hundreds of small lakes, rivers & creeks. It
is known world wide for hunting, fishing,
mountain biking, back country skiing &
hiking and other outdoor recreational
activities. The natural beauty of the area
draws many artists and skilled craftsmen so
it is possible to obtain a good variety of
services and interesting products.
The
economy in Horsefly is comprised of a good
mix of forestry, ranches & farms, mining and
tourism. Several large logging contractors
work for Tolko or West Fraser and there are
many small scale harvesters working in the
forest. Cattle ranches have been a stable
part of the economy since the gold rush
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It continues today and
provides a colourful part of our landscape.
Typically mining has been a minor player in
the economy but lately there is major
exploration going on in the mountains and
this is bringing many benefits to the
community. Tourism operators offer a real
variety of adventures and places to stay.
From extreme sports, to sitting quietly by
the lake, to guided tours you can find it in
Horsefly. A good place to look is the
Horsefly website
or the Horsefly Buzz.
Citizens
of Horsefly are very proud of their
community and the fact that it is largely
independent. People here look out for each
other and have been known to hand out “local
justice” if necessary. For further community
information call
Linda Bartsch,
secretary of the Horsefly Board of Trade at
250-620-3440
250-620-3440
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