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Fort Saint James Chicken Races returning on Sunday

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Four popular Northern Route sites within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George are opening just in time for the May long weekend.

Huble Homestead, Valemount Museum, Fort Saint James National Historic Site and Barkerville Historic Town and Park.

Barkerville’s shoulder season begins on Friday with select shops, restaurants and exhibits open as well as the Forest Rose Campground.

Valemount Museum. Photo supplied by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

Huble Homestead and the Valemount Museum open their doors on Saturday. Events at both facilities over the weekend include a barbecue and scarecrow making contest (Huble) as well as a tour of a restored CN caboose (Valemount) and Japanese Instrument Camps (Valemount).

Lastly, the world-famous chicken races return to Fort Saint James on Sunday followed by an egg hunt and free breakfast the following day.

For a list of events at Northern Routes sites, click here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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