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"Funding from Northern Development and Western Diversification brought this project into being, and since then has been used to leverage other funding, bringing the total invested through funding and in-kind contributions to more than $400,000. The Wells-Barkerville trails network has been greatly improved and expanded, an annual mountain bike race has been established, and an interactive website has been launched to market our community (www.wellsbarkervilletrails.com)."
Jason Griffin, former Marketing and Economic Development Officer, District of WellsThe District of Wells relies primarily on tourism as a main source of employment. Wells is known as the host to the historic gold rush town of Barkerville, which brings approximately 60,000-70,000 visitors into the area during the summer months. Wells is also the gateway to the Bowron Lakes which…
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