Clinton - British Columbia

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Clinton is a historic village in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast region of British Columbia, offering the visitor a range of activities. Excellent hang-gliding tops the list, along with summer hiking, fishing, sightseeing in the beautiful and varied countryside. In the moderate to cold winters, there is cross-country skiing, and skidooing. As the eastern border town in this part of BC during the Gold Rush era, Clinton was an important stop for the miners, into or out of the goldfields. BC Rail still stops here, on a scenic route from Vancouver to the more northerly communities. The unofficial designation Guest Ranch Capital of BC is fulfilled by at least six different options for a ranch or resort visit. Tourism is a primary industry here, along with forestry, ranching and mining. The Ashcroft Opera House, in the nearby town of Ashcroft is the setting for a dinner theatre plus stage shows by groups and individual performers. The beauty of the area attracts artists and craftspeople.

hang-gliding conditions, reputed to be some of the best in North America
historical sites: Robertson House, Government Stables and the historical United Church
Clinton Annual Ball and Rodeo, held in May, since 1867
Ashcroft Opera House, built in 1889, holds a dinner theatre and other stage shows
Clinton Museum
Painted Chasm in Chasm Provincial Park
July 1st Canada Day celebrations
many provincial parks and lakes
popular with artists and craftspeople