26/07: Northern British Columbia: National Historic Site shelters a new out-of-the-box B&B
Category: Destinations
Posted by: Editor
A restored Hudson's Bay Company post just northwest of Prince George, Fort St. James was once a bustling commercial hub during the 19th century fur trade. Today, the site showcases the country's largest collection of historic wooden buildings with roots to the fur trade, plus one uniquely out-of-the-box bed and breakfast.
While housing a Trade Store and Office, a General Warehouse and spacious fields and gardens, it is the Officer's Dwelling House that holds special appeal for visitors to the historic site. Once the main residence and administration hub for the fort, it is here that Parks Canada interpreters welcome guests for the night (rooms are outfitted with original bedding and authentic artifacts from the late 1800s). But before it's time to burrow under the covers, guests are welcome to stir up some grub on their own in the kitchen, courtesy of a wood burning stove. On the menu? Steak, salmon and even hearty stew are provided along with homemade biscuits and fruits and veg from the community garden.
Following a cosy night's respite, the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee, coupled with a home-spun breakfast, will entice. All providing a B&B experience big on charm...and a whole lot of history. Use this link for more information ....
While housing a Trade Store and Office, a General Warehouse and spacious fields and gardens, it is the Officer's Dwelling House that holds special appeal for visitors to the historic site. Once the main residence and administration hub for the fort, it is here that Parks Canada interpreters welcome guests for the night (rooms are outfitted with original bedding and authentic artifacts from the late 1800s). But before it's time to burrow under the covers, guests are welcome to stir up some grub on their own in the kitchen, courtesy of a wood burning stove. On the menu? Steak, salmon and even hearty stew are provided along with homemade biscuits and fruits and veg from the community garden.
Following a cosy night's respite, the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee, coupled with a home-spun breakfast, will entice. All providing a B&B experience big on charm...and a whole lot of history. Use this link for more information ....
