Bear River Mercantile / Bowron Lake Museum

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Bear River Mercantile / Bowron Lake Museum Where past and present collide in one of British Columbia's 'Top Ten Paddling Destinations', beautiful Bowron Lake Provincial Park. Visit BRM to learn more!

Dick & Sandy Phillips, area specialists in both the historical & present day. Let Bear River Mercantile, specialists in both Bowron Lake Adventure and History, be a part of your journey.

First snow fell today.... but don't worry, it won't last long!
10/28/2026

First snow fell today.... but don't worry, it won't last long!

We went on a shopping spree on behalf of the Bowron Lake Museum yesterday..... spent way too much dinero!! But what trea...
10/21/2026

We went on a shopping spree on behalf of the Bowron Lake Museum yesterday..... spent way too much dinero!! But what treasures!! Although we still have lots of work to do, you're welcome to come take a look at the newly renovated Bowron Lake Museum, Bear River Mercantile, Bowron Lake. The door will be open most days until Mid November.

What an adventure this one was. Join us on our search for the lost grave of Robert Goskirk. So much history in these hil...
10/10/2026

What an adventure this one was. Join us on our search for the lost grave of Robert Goskirk. So much history in these hills! Remember to subscribe to Stompy Squatch on youtube. Your support helps us to do the research for these videos!

In part two of my October haunted series, we investigate the lost g...

Fall is always a beautiful time of the year! The weather is fine, the Park gets quiet and neighbour's come out to visit!...
10/03/2026

Fall is always a beautiful time of the year! The weather is fine, the Park gets quiet and neighbour's come out to visit! Bear River Mercantile / Bowron Lake Museum

Graves, murder, ghosts, OH MY! Throw in some unexpected visitors and men with guns and you have a real spooky story! Car...
10/03/2026

Graves, murder, ghosts, OH MY! Throw in some unexpected visitors and men with guns and you have a real spooky story! Cariboo history with Stompy Squatch is never boring! đŸ˜‚

We investigate the mysterious Charles Morgan Blessing case and the ...

Join us and Stompy Squatch as we bring history to life! The Frank Kibbee story. Please subscribe to Stompy on YouTube. I...
09/19/2026

Join us and Stompy Squatch as we bring history to life! The Frank Kibbee story. Please subscribe to Stompy on YouTube. It is free and it helps us to continue to research.

Explore haunted history with Frank Kibbee as we hunt for ancient ar...

A comical history lesson about one of the stops along the Cariboo Highway 26! Fun and informative, the best kind! Be sur...
09/13/2026

A comical history lesson about one of the stops along the Cariboo Highway 26! Fun and informative, the best kind! Be sure to comment, like and subscribe Stompy Squatch

Paranormal investigations of the truth behind the Lover's Leap haun...

If you are fascinated by History and local legends! You will love the story of Cassy Shaw! Who's true identity is reveal...
09/12/2026

If you are fascinated by History and local legends! You will love the story of Cassy Shaw! Who's true identity is revealed! This week's episode goes above and beyond to set History straight! Be sure to subscribe, it's free, but it helps alot!

Paranormal investigations of the truth behind the Lover's Leap haun...

Partial blood moon at Bowron Lake B.C. A partial blood moon is when the moon is full, but the eclipse is only partial. A...
08/31/2026

Partial blood moon at Bowron Lake B.C. A partial blood moon is when the moon is full, but the eclipse is only partial. As opposed to a full blood moon, when it's a full eclipse!
Photo credit Jenny Phillips (Jennifer Phillips Photography)

An update on the Goat River Trail! Lots of hard work going in on the trail this year, thanks to the hard working crew!
08/20/2026

An update on the Goat River Trail! Lots of hard work going in on the trail this year, thanks to the hard working crew!

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7090 Bowron Lake Road
Barkerville, BC
V0K2R0

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