108 Mile Ranch is a residential community of 700 homes situated in the
South Cariboo region of
British Columbia
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located in a historic area of ranches and lakes.
Historically, en route to the great
Cariboo Gold Rush
The Cariboo Gold Rush was a gold rush in the Colony of British Columbia, which later joined the Canadian province of British Columbia. The first gold discovery was made at Hills Bar in 1858, followed by more strikes in 1859 on the Horsefly River, ...
, a few of the travellers settled here.
A feature of the 108 community is its
green belt
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lands. Comprising more than these community parklands include 108 and Sepa Lakes, Walker Valley and many small patches scattered around the ranch.
108 Mile Ranch is about north of
100 Mile House
100 Mile House is a district municipality located in the South Cariboo region of central British Columbia, Canada.
History
100 Mile House was originally known as Bridge Creek House, named after the creek running through the area. Its origins ...
, just off
Highway 97
Route 97, or Highway 97, may refer to:
Australia
- Olympic Dam Highway, South Australia
Canada
* British Columbia Highway 97
** British Columbia Highway 97A
** British Columbia Highway 97B
** British Columbia Highway 97C
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.
South Cariboo Regional Airport
South Cariboo Regional Airport or 108 Mile Ranch Airport is a registered aerodrome located northwest of 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia, Canada.
The airport is the regional aerodrome for the South Cariboo Regional District, handling over 2,000 ...
is the regional facility for the South Cariboo. Located on Highway 97, The 108 Heritage Site is a tourist attraction with its growing number of restored buildings, including the largest log barn in Canada.
Transportation
Airports
South Cariboo Regional Airport
South Cariboo Regional Airport or 108 Mile Ranch Airport is a registered aerodrome located northwest of 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia, Canada.
The airport is the regional aerodrome for the South Cariboo Regional District, handling over 2,000 ...
or 108 Mile Ranch Airport (IATA: ZMH, ICAO: CZML) is a registered aerodrome located northwest of the city. It is the regional aerodrome for the South Cariboo Regional District, with capabilities of handling commercial passenger service,
MEDEVAC
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, flight training, and corporate traffic.
References
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External links
108 Mile Ranch Community AssociationVirtual exhibit on the history of ranching in British Columbia.
Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia
Geography of the Cariboo
Populated places in the Cariboo Regional District
Ranches in British Columbia