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 Hedley Visitor Centre - Hedley, British Columbia Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 49° 21.385 W 120° 04.669
10U E 712192 N 5471185
The Hedley Visitor centre is located in the Hedley Museum. Friendly volunteer staff offer information on the Similkameen Valley and routes beyond. There is also a Tea Room and Gift Shop.
Waymark Code: WMMDY6
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/06/2014
Views: 3
The Hedley Museum and Visitor's Centre offers a large selection of local tourism pamphlets and maps. The staff was knowable and helpful. When travelling to new areas, the Visitor's Centre/Chamber of Commerce is always one of our first stops. Often times, we discover new and interesting places to visit.
Also, there is information for outlining areas and regional tourist guides for British Columbia and other provinces.
Welcome to Hedley
Address: 712 Daly Street
History
Made famous by the discovery of gold in 1897, Hedley has become one of the great names in Canadian gold mining history. Named after Robert R. Hedley, manager of the Hall Smelter in Nelson, who had grubstaked many of the early prospectors, Hedley grew quickly, and by 1900 boasted a population of over 1,000, with 5 hotels and a large stamp mill.
The V.V. & E. railroad arrived in Hedley in 1909 to help haul the gold out at the incredible rate of more than 50,000 ounces per year. In 1936 the Mascot Mine started operation, increasing the total production to more than 1.5 million ounces of gold and in excess of four million pounds of copper. By that time Hedley boasted all of the major conveniences of a small city, including a nine-hole golf course.
Between 1956 and 1957 there were several disastrous fires in the community and this, coupled with dwindling ore production from the mines led to Hedley's steady decline.
Nowadays, Hedley is a quiet community with an approximate population of 350.
From the Travel British Columbia
Hours of Operation:
September 1 to September 30
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Monday to Friday
September 2 to Thanksgiving
10:00 am to 3:00pm - Monday through Thursday
September 2 to Thanksgiving
Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 4:00
After Thanksgiving: Close for the winter
You may visit by appointment.
Reopens in Mid-March
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Public Washrooms: Mens and Womens Only
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere
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