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The great strata development of Ashland Meadows
is located within the city limits of Quesnel.
Enjoy small-town riverfront living that puts you close to big-city
attractions.
This all-ages community offers a wide range of nearby recreational
facilities, including:
- golf courses
- swimming
- tennis
- curling & skating arenas
- parks
- walking trails
- auto racing
- bowling alley
- playing fields.
Outstanding parks and recreational facilities are at your doorstep.
Plus, a hundred lakes and historic cities of Wells and Barkerville
nearby are in easy driving distance.
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Ashland Meadows offers incredible onsite services
- electricity
- telephone
- water
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Spectacular inexpensive central living close to Wal Mart,
Canadian Tire, Firehall - all 2 minutes from town centre.
For more information,
email Ralph Case
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About Quesnel
Quesnel's downtown is nestled on the land wedge formed by the
confluence of the Fraser and Quesnel rivers. The presence of the
two rivers was of utmost importance to the development of Quesnel
as a major centre. The rivers were also the inspiration for the
City's name: Simon Fraser, one of British Columbia's most recognized
explorers, was so taken by the beauty of the spot that he named
the Quesnel River after his Lieutenant, Jules Maurice Quesnel.
A thriving city of 11,300 (surrounding area 25,000) it embodies
small town values of hospitality, civic participation and family.
The business climate is positive and the workforce prides itself
on a "can-do" attitude. It's mission: "To become
the most diversified wood products manufacturing centre in Canada
(the woodsmart™ city), the most interesting gateway for travelers
on the route to Yukon and Alaska (the goldpan city), and the finest
rural community in British Columbia to live in."
A Growing Area
The May 2005 issue of the Western
Investor writes:
"West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is spending approximately $105
million to build a new sawmill in Quesnel. The Vancouver-based
forestry company is also expanding its administrative office
in the Interior town.
"The new three-line mill will replace an aging sawmill
and will have an annual capacity of 500 million board feet. Construction
is scheduled to start in late April and production to begin in
the summer of next year.
"Part of the decision to build the new mill was based on
a tax break from the City of Quesnel. West Fraser will add 16,000
square feet and relocate 35 staff from Vancouver."
Things to Do
Quesnel has a natural environment that provides some of the best
fishing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, camping and other
outdoor activities that can be found anywhere in this province.
There is so much to see: The Quesnel Museum; LeBourdais Park,
Riverfront Walk; World's Largest Gold Pan; Forestry Tours; Quesnel
Pulp & Plywood Mill Tours; Pinnacles Park Hoodoo Rock Formations;
Dragon Lake; Cottonwood House.
Wherever you go reminders of a colourful past survive. Visitors
enjoy the original Hudson Bay Store (a log structure built in
1859) and find across the street the Cornish Water Wheel and boilers
and iron parts from the first Fraser River riverboat to travel
to the city.
Fraser River Bridge
The stroll over the old Fraser River Bridge (from where
you can see the Ashland Meadows development on the far left of
the Photo). Built in 1928 the old bridge now serves foot traffic
only. Flower displays on streets and bridges add a picturesque
charm to this modern thriving city.
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