Wells Museum
The Wells Museum occupies one of the few surviving original Cariboo Gold Quartz Mining Company buildings, telling the story of prospector Fred Wells and the hard-rock gold rush that built the town in the 1930s. Run entirely by volunteers, it preserves artifacts, photographs, and historical sketches connecting Wells' mining heritage to its present-day community of artists, miners, and outdoor enthusiasts. Cyclists exploring the Barkerville corridor will find it a compelling stop that contextualizes the broader Cariboo gold country.
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Contact
Address: 4120 Pooley St, Wells, BC V0K 2R0
Phone: 250-992-0082
Website: https://wellshistoricalsociety.ca/
Required Criteria
?Bike parking
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
?We Welcome Cyclists Local Knowledge Sheet or equivalent local info
Amenities
Showers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike
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