Discover Cache Creek

Cache Creek offers parks and local markets in town, while the surrounding area adds historic trails and remarkable fossils. You can also go on a treasure hunt and discover stories of gold robberies. If you’re balancing different interests in your travel group, distinguishing between things to do in town and nearby attractions can help you set your priorities.

Parks for Activity and a Break

Cache Creek Recreational Park has a playground, outdoor fitness equipment, and sports fields. Benches and picnic tables complement the active facilities and provide space for a break. You’ll find opportunities to get active here as well as a place to sit together.

Cache Creek Gateway Park has walking paths and park benches; Cariboo Sam is also located there. The park has a different focus from the Recreational Park: walking paths and the presence of Cariboo Sam define its character, rather than sports fields and fitness equipment taking centre stage.

There’s also an outdoor swimming pool at Cache Creek Park. Cache Creek Fitness Centre has equipment suitable for all fitness levels. Membership and access rules can change, so check the details before your visit.

Gold Rush History and Fossils Nearby

Near Cache Creek, Hat Creek Ranch has twenty historic wooden residential and farm buildings dating from 1861 to the 20th century. The ranch also includes a section of the original Cariboo Wagon Road. Historic Hat Creek Ranch is on one of the few remaining sections of this road that is still open to the public.

East of Cache Creek, in the surrounding area, lies the McAbee Fossil Beds Heritage Site. It features exceptionally well-preserved fossils from the Eocene, 53 million years ago, including insects, plants, fish, birds, spiders, and crayfish. The variety ranges from plants and small invertebrates to fish and birds, making the site a special point of interest for natural history.

Markets and Seasonal Offerings

Cache Creek Market is an outdoor community market next to the library on the Trans-Canada Highway. Vendors offer handmade crafts, baked goods, collectibles, and locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables. Vendor offerings may vary, and the market follows a seasonal schedule. If you’re planning to visit, check the dates in advance.

Horsting's Farm Market offers homemade food and fresh farm produce. The selection may vary by season. Check current operating information before visiting so your plans match the seasonal offerings.

Treasure Hunts and Events

The Gold Country GeoTourism Program invites you to find hidden “caches” in Cache Creek and discover stories about gold robberies and mysterious mine shafts. Cache locations and program details may change. If this treasure hunt appeals to you, check the latest program information.

Graffiti Days features vehicle races, a parade, a vehicle show at Cache Creek Park, the Smoke Show, and 1950s-style dances. Events may vary from one edition to the next. If you’d like to plan your trip around Graffiti Days, check the dates and program for the relevant edition.

Choose the Right Location for Your Trip

The parks and markets are in Cache Creek, while Hat Creek Ranch and McAbee Fossil Beds are nearby. These different interests can help you choose a vacation rental: would you like to spend most of your vacation exploring what’s in town, or also include historical and natural history attractions in the surrounding area? Base your vacation rental search on the experiences you have planned, and compare the locations of the specific properties you’re considering.

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