One of Quesnels more recognizable Symbols has been known as the Worlds Largest Gold Pan, ( The Guinnes World Records didn't certify it as it is Not a functional gold pan )
Just in the recent past the Gold Pan was relocated from its original Location were it stood for many years at the intersection of Hwy 97 and Wells Hwy 26 that leads to the Historic site of Barkerville. It now stands proudly at the site of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. The Rocky Mountianeer makes Quesnel one of their stops along their " Rainforest to Gold Rush" route.
Head over to the Quesnel Vistor Center just across the Hwy and you can borrow a Gold Pan free of charge and try your luck they will also provide a map and directions to the free recreational panning reserve.
Make sure to read the "Did you know facts" on the Plaques at the site.
To log this Virtual Cache please answer the following
1) There a few differences in the appearance of the Gold Pan, Shovel and Pickaxe that are visible from the bottom picture on the Plaque and what they look like now? What differences do you see?
2) Post a picture of your visit, ( You do no need to be in the picture but selfies and group photos are great. )
Please leave the following text at the bottom of the page, so cache finders understand the Virtual Rewards 3.0 project.
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.