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Gold Rush of BC

Designed for ages 9 to 12

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In 1858, the discovery of gold in the Fraser River transformed what is now known as British Columbia into a magnet for hopeful miners from around the world. Each gold seeker was driven by powerful forces that pushed them from their homelands and dreams that pulled them to this new and unfamiliar land. The impact of the gold rush on British Columbia was profound and enduring.

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Liz Crocker
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