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OTTONWOOD is situated at a point on the Cariboo Road, 21 miles east

of Quesnel, and on the Cottonwood River. (

On leaving Quesnel to motor into Barkerville over this romantic old
thoroughfare, the traveller passes many spots rich in historic associations,
especially if he has familiarized himself with the early history of Cariboo.
Typical roadside houses that still retain their identity, whose germination
dates from the golden days that made Cariboo famous. Traditional rural
hospitality, deserted mining camps and mining camps in the making, afford a
continual source of entertainment to the tourist.

At Cottonwood House one is sure to find that hospitality. It is the first
stopping place after leaving Quesnel,.and was built about the year 1860,
by Mr. John Boyd, and is still under the management of that family, Mrs.
J. F. Boyd being the proprietress.

Here one may find the best of hunting and fishing within an easy dis-
tance. About one-half mile this side, or just after crossing the bridge, is a
trail to Ahbau Lake, distant about 16 miles, and a veritable sportsman’s
playground. At this point live Messrs. Guthrie & Gray, and what they do not
know about that district is not worth mentioning. If you are looking for a
good day’s hunting, drop them a line at Cottonwood, and they will be on deck.

Continuing on the Barkerville Road you soon come to Pine Grove, a cozy
spot by the wayside, situated on a small plateau that rises above a mountain
stream is a miniature opening, nestled in a virgin wilderness of wavering
pines. A few burnt logs is all that remains to dedicate an un-sacred spot
where once stood a notorious road house, run by “Bloody” Edwards; a ren-
dezvous for a gang of outlaws that preyed upon the innocent in the bye-
gone days of the gold rush. Murder with its kindred crimes of the long ago
still haunts the pioneer conscious of its past history. i

The Quesnel-Barkerville highway has mostly a gravel bottom. Few
mountain roads afford scenery to be compared with this famous old highway.
After leaving Quesnel the first thirteen miles rises in elevation 1,300 feet,
and continues to rise slightly for the first forty miles.

21 MILES EAST OF QUESNEL. BARKERVILLE ROAD.

Cottonwood

Mrs. J. F. Boyd, Proprietress.
COUNTRY HOTEL GENERAL STORE

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