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    • Quesnel is a city located in the Cariboo Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. Located nearly evenly between the cities of Prince George and Williams Lake, it is on the main route to northern British Columbia and the Yukon. Quesnel is located at the confluence of the Fraser River and Quesnel River. As of 2021, Quesnel's metropolitan area (census agglomerati… See more

    History

    Long before the arrival of prospectors during the Cariboo Gold Rush of 1862, the First Nations peoples, the Dakelh or Southern Carrier, lived off the land around Quesnel, occupying the area from the Bowron La… See more

    Geography and climate

    Considering it is located inland and around the 53rd parallel north, Quesnel's humid continental climate (Dfb) is mild by Canadian standards, being subject to marine air flows from the Pacific. Overnight lows are sti… See more

    CountryCanada
    ProvinceBritish Columbia
    RegionNorth Cariboo
    Founded1861
    Demographics

    In the 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada, Quesnel had a population of 9,889 living in 4,508 of its 4,766 total private dwellings, a change of 0.1% from its 2016 population of 9,879. With a lan… See more

    Economy

    Quesnel is a city known for its forestry, particularly the production of pulp and lumber. Forestry is the single biggest employer in Quesnel. Quesnel is home to a Bleached Chemi-ThermoMechanical Pulp (BCTMP) … See more

    Administration

    Quesnel's city government consists of a seven-member council, that is one mayor and six councillors. The current city council, elected in 2022 for a four-year term, is composed of mayor Ron Paul and councillors … See more

    Education

    Quesnel is part of School District 28, which contains several elementary schools, as well as a junior and a senior secondary school (Quesnel Junior High School and Correlieu Senior Secondary School respectivel… See more

    Transportation

    Quesnel is served by the Quesnel Airport, with several commercial flights daily to and from Vancouver. The city has a local transit system provided by BC Transit. See more

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    About Quesnel | City of Quesnel

    Located in the central interior of British Columbia, on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene, in Quesnel, we live life to the fullest. 10,000 people call …

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      12 Awesome Things To Do In Quesnel, Canada - Trip101

      Mar 29, 2022 · Quesnel is home to a wide variety of fun activities and some of the best are escaping Cariboo Escape’s rooms, playing a round of golf at Richbar Golf Course, visiting the Quesnel & District Museum & Archives, and shopping …

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      35 Best Places And Things To Do in Quesnel, Canada

      Aug 9, 2023 · Quesnel, located in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada, is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a history buff, there’s …

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      Visitors to Quesnel will enjoy a hike through our trails, a stroll through our downtown, or a wander through our museum. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, or prefer a more relaxed experience, you'll make memories to last a …

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      City History | Quesnel & District Museum and Archives

      The village of Quesnel and West Quesnel amalgamated in 1955 and achieved town status in 1958. The municipality gained greater powers to borrow and finance local infrastructure projects, including paved streets and electric street …

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