Clinton & Area

Clinton is located approximately 74 km south of 100 Mile house, a 45 minute drive. Known as the Gateway to the Cariboo", Clinton has as many different facets as it has had names. First Nations originally referred to this area as Pethdethd (White Earth). When the Gold Rush Trail went through, the settlers knew it as 47 Mile House. In 1863 the new Cariboo Wagon Road was built through the Fraser Canyon and the town was renamed The Junction". A cairn erected in 1958 marks the junction of the two routes to the Cariboo Gold Rush. It kept this name until June 11, 1863, when the name "Clinton" was officially built in 1873. The Clinton Museum holds a wealth of artefacts and information about the local history.

Clinton history is not limited to buildings and landmarks. History lives on through many current events heralding those days gone by.
The famous Clinton Annual Ball is a good time to don your Sunday best and kick up your heels. The Clinton Memorial Hall boasts a maple hardwood floor said to be one of the best dance floors in the country. Meet citizens and guests dressed in the elegant gowns and broadcloth suits of those early days.
Check out a rodeo or the annual Clinton Country Jamboree filled with performers and entertainment for the whole family. The Reg Conn Park, named after the first Chairman and Mayor of Clinton, provides a wonderful place to relax and have fun.

SERVICES:
Grocery Store
Government Liquor Store
2 Service Stations
Library
Memorial Hall
Big Bar Elementary        250-459-2655
Clinton Elementary        250-459-2238
David Stoddart Secondary     250-459-2219

Article courtesy of Demian Pittman