Lowhee Creek
Lowhee Creek is located in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. It was discovered in 1861 by American gold prospector Richard Willoughby who made a fortune in gold mining on the creek in 1861, drawing out 3,037 ounces of gold in a single season.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wells-Barkerville and Barkerville.
Wells-Barkerville
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Wells is a small mining and tourist town in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. Barkerville is a ghost town 8 km east of Wells. It was the main centre of Cariboo Gold Rush, and the northern terminus of the Cariboo Wagon Road.
Barkerville
Village
Barkerville was the main town of the Cariboo Gold Rush in British Columbia, Canada, and is preserved as a historic town. It is located on the north slope of the Cariboo Plateau near the Cariboo Mountains 80 kilometres east of Quesnel. Barkerville is situated 5 km southeast of Lowhee Creek.
Lowhee Creek
- Type: Stream
- Description: watercourse in British Columbia, Canada
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: British Columbia, Canada, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Lowhee Creek” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Lowhee Creek”
- Swedish: “Lowhee Creek”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Stanley and Beaver Pass House.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Quartz Ravine and Williams Creek.
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