The Wickedest Little Settlement in British Columbia
Explore the town of Yale these days, and you’ll notice sights like the majestic Cascade Mountains, the mighty Fraser River, and the …
Yale – A Living History
Yale – A Living History ‘Tent City’ takes you back to the early days of the 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush. Step back …
HISTORIC YALE: A Timeline
Yale may be a small town, but its fascinating history delivers a mighty punch! With time comes change, and things can go …
History of the Ward House
William Henry Ward (also known as “Johnny”), was born in 1823 and came to Yale from Digby, Nova Scotia, during the gold …
The Ward Tea House
The Ward Tea House is a delightful recent addition to Yale. Initiated by the Yale Historic Society (Yale Historic Site), under the …
Our Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
Our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop are located in the 1870s Creighton House. Step inside to a warm welcome and a feeling …
On Lee Chinese Legacy Project
The Chinese were among the earliest new arrivals to Yale, beginning with the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush in 1858. Yale’s Chinatown was …
Yale Pioneer Cemetery
Located just west of Yale, on the Trans Canada Highway, the cemetery was established in 1858. The original cemetery was located next …
1870′s Creighton House
A heritage building built in the 1870’s, the ‘Creighton House’ is home to our museum, gift shop, archives and Beth Clare garden. It’s a fitting showcase …
St. John the Divine 1863
St John the Divine church was built in 1863 in an attempt to ‘civilize the miners’. A major restoration project was undertaken …
Gold Panning at Yale
Feel first hand, the thrill of hunting for gold. Transcend time and experience the full range of emotions that thousands of men …