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Since the turn of the century, Hedley BC has been famous for gold. A thriving mining town during the early 20th century, at its heyday, Hedley boasted a population of over 1,000 people. With 5 hotels and a "forty stamp" mill to process the gold from the massive gold claim in neighbouring Nickel Plate mountain, it was once the hub of the Similkameen Valley.

Nowadays, Hedley BC is a sleepy village of approximately 400. Services available include a service station, stores, excellent restaurants, bed & breakfasts and private campgrounds.

A trip to Hedley BC is not complete without a visit to the Hedley Mining Museum to view the many displays and photographs chronicling the rich mining heritage of the town.

Turn-of-the-century photo of Hedley Gold Miners

The rock cliffs to the east of the present day village offer visitors an opportunity to view the folded rock strata, the openings of mining shafts and mine buildings.

Of special interest is the Mascot Mine, with its many buildings perched precariously high on the cliffs of Nickel Plate mountain, some 5,000 feet above the valley floor. Don't forget to bring your binoculars to view the weathered ruins of these remarkable structures!

 

Distance Chart:

Penticton

Osoyoos

Princeton

Kelowna

Grand Forks

Creston

Cranbrook

Victoria

77km

77km

38km

144km

211km

449km

565km

429km

Spokane

Trail

Calgary

Edmonton

Merritt

Hope

Vancouver

398km

333km

779km

1087km

189km

239km

397km

All Distances are Approximate

News Bulletin

Hedleyıs Mascot Mine reopened in July 2004, but this time it will be mining tourism instead of gold. >>more

Stamp Mill Days

Once a year the community celebrated Stamp Mill Day in order to commemorate the dropping of the first stamp and the retrieval of vast tons of gold from the mine high above the town, historically this included a parade, games for children, a picnic & competitions 

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Hedley OAP Thursday Night Bingo, 5:30 PM Sharp.
Speedo, Drop-ins, Early Birds, Regular Games, Progressive, Odd & Even,
7-Up, G-Ball.
Non-Smoking, Glass-Divided Section.


Sunday Afternoon Bingo, at Chuchuwayha Hall
$25 guaranteed minimum payout on Regular Games
Progressive Jackpot, minimum $1,000. Progressive Pot Of Gold minimum
$500.
Progressive Loonie Pot minimum $100. Doors Open, 9:00 AM, 1st Number
called at 11:30 AM,
Followed by Early Birds, Regular Games, Specials & Concession.

2004 Similkameen Screen Saver

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