The Cordillera: Settlers and Settlement 

Web Links

These Web sites will provide you with background information.

Web Links

British Columbia Archives

The British Columbia Archives is an excellent Web site for finding historical documents and photographs for a variety of topics in the BC part of the Cordillera. Students can simply click on a geographical region to connect with a collection of photographs and documents. Students can find similar information about Yukon at the All About Yukon site listed in the Aboriginal Peoples section.

The Caribou Gold Rush

This Web site for the Caribou Gold Rush offers a wealth of information for both teachers and students. In addition to telling the story of the Caribou Gold Rush, students can learn about the famous gold rush town of Barkerville and find many useful links to other sites. Students can also find information about the Gold Rush at the All About Yukon site listed in the Aboriginal Peoples section.

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