Historic BC Mining Town of Barkerville to Reopen Following Wildfire Threat

BC Wildfire crews work to protect the Barkerville Town and Park heritage site from the nearby Antler Creek wildfire in Barkerville, B.C., in an undated handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO-Carrie Chard

The British Columbia gold rush town of Barkerville is set to reopen on August 2 after a nearby wildfire forced residents and tourists to evacuate the region earlier this month.

The historic town says in a news release that its programs will resume, though guests may see “elevated smoke” and its campgrounds, cottages and guest houses will remain closed until about mid-August.