The River of Gold in British Columbia

December 26, 2025

By Tasos Kokkinidis – Greek Reporter

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 establishment of new towns and the rapid development of the region.

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