Yale Historic Site Closed for the Season
To our valued guests: We have made the difficult decision to close Yale Historic Site for the remainder of the 2020 season. …
Yale Historic Site to Open July 3rd, 2020 for Reservations
We are happy to share the latest details on the opening of Yale Historic Site for 2020. Beginning July 3, the Historic …
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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 …
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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 …