McBride & Area
Incorporated 1932
The village of McBride is nestled in the midst of the Cariboo and Rocky mountains. The headwaters of the mighty Fraser River winds through the valley bottom fed by numerous rivers and streams. Vegetation ranges from micro-climates of rainforest to high alpine wildflowers. Wildlife is abundant. This is the hub for an infinite variety of outdoor recreation activities.
Local attractions
McBride's Heritage Railway Station
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway brought McBride into existence as a divisional point on the new northern trans-continental line in 1911. The current station was completed in 1919 after the original was lost to fire in 1918. With rail as the only viable way in and out, until the Yellowhead highway was completed in 1968, the station was the place to ship milk & cream, pick up supplies, have a good feed at the Beanery or just catch up on gossip.
The station is now the home of the Visitor Centre, the Beanery Restaurant & and Internet cafe. The Whistle Stop Gallery features high quality work from local artists and crafters.
Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake is formed from an oxbow channel of the Fraser River. Located on the south east edge of McBride it boasts a variety of bird species such as northern harriers, ospreys, grebes, song sparrows, common yellowthroats, kingfishers, Canada Geese and a variety of duck species. Ask at the info centre for details of local sightings. Late spring & summer offer the best viewing signs.
Hiking trails
Whether you want an easy or challenging hike, a couple hours or a couple days, McBride has it all.Explore our unique pockets of inland rain forest, old growth and ancient cedars. Pick up a guide from the campground office or at the Visitor centre in town.