The River Of Gold in British Columbia

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The River Of Gold in British Columbia

Gold is still found in the Fraser River valley, but it is much less common than it was during the gold rush. Credit: Video screenshot/YouTube/Dan Hurd The Fraser River in British Columbia has been a source of placer gold for more than 160 years and it has been a meeting point for amateur treasure hunters ever since. It all began in 1858 when the discovery of gold sparked a massive influx of miners to the Fraser River valley, leading to the estab…