100 Mile House

town in British Columbia, Canada

100 Mile House is a Canadian town and district municipality in British Columbia, Canada. 100 Mile House is in the South Cariboo region of British Columbia. The population of 100 Mile House was 1,886 at the 2011 census.[2]

100 Mile House
District of 100 Mile House[1]
Motto: 
"Centum Salutationes"
100 Mile House is located in British Columbia
100 Mile House
100 Mile House
Location of 100 Mile House in British Columbia
Coordinates: 51°38′31″N 121°17′50″W / 51.64194°N 121.29722°W / 51.64194; -121.29722
Country Canada
ProvinceBC/BCE
RegionSouth Cariboo
Regional districtCariboo
Founded1862
Incorporated1965
Government
 • MayorMitch Campsall
 • MPCathy McLeod (Conservative)
 • MLADonna Barnett (Liberal)
Area
 • District municipality53.29 km2 (20.58 sq mi)
Elevation
927 m (3,041 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • District municipality1,886
 • Density35.4/km2 (92/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,721
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
Area code250 / 778 / 236
Highways Hwy 97
WaterwaysBridge Creek
100 Mile House's welcome sign

It was first called the Bridge Creek House after the creek that runs through the area.[3] It is known for the many types of birds and for the nearby lakes for boating and fishing, including the Lac La Hache, Canim Lake, Horse Lake, Green Lake, and Bridge Lake. About 8 miles away from 100 Mile House is 108 Mile Ranch.

References change

  1. "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  2. "Population". City-Data. Retrieved 2014-12-31.
  3. "100 Mile House history". South Cariboo Visitor Information Centre. Archived from the original on 2015-07-18. Retrieved 2014-12-31.

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