[BCMA] Fwd: HAUNTED hotel new main 'stay' for Barkerville's Halloween guests

Tue Oct 19 16:31:56 PDT 2010

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October 19, 2010

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*HAUNTED hotel new main 'stay' for Barkerville's Halloween guests*

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*Barkerville, BC* -- This Halloween, dare to play (and maybe even stay) 
with the /hysterical/ spirits of the great Cariboo Gold Rush!  On 
Sunday, October 31^st , Barkerville Historic Town will roll out the 
/dead/ carpet for any soul brave enough to wander the wooden boardwalks 
of British Columbia's largest -- and, some would say, /most haunted/ -- 
heritage site.

"Although Barkerville has technically never been a 'ghost town' there is 
no shortage of spooky stories and spine-tingling tales told by the 
unquiet graves of its eventful history," said Nan Zhu, Barkerville's 
Special Events Coordinator.  "This Halloween we will share some exciting 
experiences during an evening filled to the brim with frivolity, fright 
and fun."

Each year on October 31^st Barkerville Historic Town throws a community 
Halloween party for local residents of British Columbia's Central and 
Northern Interior regions.  Admission to the evening is by donation 
(with a suggested donation of $5.00 per person) and over the past few 
decades the annual event has grown increasingly popular.

"More than a hundred visitors from all over BC came to Barkerville last 
Halloween," said Zhu. "We expect to see at least as many this year, and 
have planned a few extra surprises as a result."

Barkerville's traditional 'Ghostly Town Tour' will begin at 6:30 pm on 
October 31st.  The walk will explore the shadows of Barkerville's main 
street after-dark, where monstrous Jack-O'-Lanterns, traceless spirits, 
and the secretive pasts of Barkerville's most notorious residents 
sometimes lurk.  For the bravest of the brave the 'Blair House of 
Horror' Haunted House is a must-see experience.  Hot dogs, treats and 
other refreshments will be provided at Visitors Reception Centre, prizes 
will be awarded for Best Costume, and a /spook-tacular/ fireworks 
display will guarantee the evening ends with a bang.

This year, guests who want meet some of the /real /ghosts of 
Barkerville's hair-raising past can book an unforgettable night at the 
St. George B&B -- Barkerville's famously 'haunted' hotel.  For more 
information or to reserve the 'haunted room' call 1-888-9246-7690, or 
visit www.barkerville.ca/barkerville_halloween.htm 
<http://www.barkerville.ca/barkerville_halloween.htm>.

Halloween is one of the oldest celebrations in the world, dating back 
over two thousand years. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31st 
the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped, 
and that the deceased could come back to life.  Traditional activities 
of this holiday include trick-or-treating, bonfires, costume parties, 
visiting "haunted houses" and carving jack-O'-Lanterns.  Today Halloween 
is celebrated in many countries and regions of the world including South 
America, Europe, Japan and other parts of East Asia.

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*About Barkerville Historic Town*

Barkerville Historic Town is the largest historic site in western North 
America (www.barkerville.ca <http://www.barkerville.ca/>).  Barkerville 
is provincially, nationally and internationally recognized for its 
historic significance associated with its place in western Canada's gold 
rush era and the role the gold rush played in BC joining Canada.  
Barkerville is widely known as a "must see" for travel itineraries in 
western Canada.  The historic town is also a significant contributor to 
the Cariboo regional economy and is widely regarded as a unique 
component of the regional identity.

The Barkerville Heritage Trust, as Barkerville's operating and managing 
partner, works in conjunction with the Province of British Columbia, the 
owner and statutory guardian of Barkerville's heritage resources,  to 
ensure that Barkerville is efficiently managed, entertaining and 
educational to visitors,  and financially stable as the premier heritage 
resource and tourism attraction for the Cariboo.  The ultimate aim is to 
maintain and enhance Barkerville's position as a nationally significant 
heritage resource and tourism attraction for British Columbia and Canada.

Barkerville is situated 80 km east of Quesnel, British Columbia in the 
foothills of the Cariboo Mountains, close to Troll Mountain Ski Resort 
and Bowron Lake Provincial Park.  The nearby community of Wells (8 km 
from Barkerville) is the service and housing centre for the area 
(www.wellsbc.com <http://www.wellsbc.com/>) and is itself a dynamic 
cultural community, home of Island Mountain Arts, the acclaimed Toni 
Only Artists' Project, the International Celtic Harp School 
(www.imarts.com <http://www.imarts.com/>), the dynamic indie music 
festival ArtsWells (www.artswells.com <http://www.artswells.com/>), and 
the Sunset Theatre (www.sunset-theatre.com 
<http://www.sunset-theatre.com/>). Wells is also situated close to a 
wide variety of winter and summer outdoor activities.

*Media Inquiries*

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*James Douglas*

Marketing and Communications

Barkerville Historic Town

Box 19

Barkerville, BC V0K 1B0

250-994-3302 ext. 41

888-994-3332 toll free

250-994-3435 fax

james.douglas at barkerville.ca <mailto:james.douglas at barkerville.ca>

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