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Population: 740
McBride is located on Yellowhead Highway 16, approximately 132 miles east of Prince George.
Visitor Information:
Phone (250) 569-3366; toll-free 1-866-569-3366; www.mcbride.ca
The village of McBride was established in 1913 as a divisional point on the railroad and was named for Richard McBride, then premier of British Columbia. Forest products, agriculture and tourism are the mainstays of the local economy.
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| McBride has food, gas and loding; supermarkets, convenience stores, clothing stores, The Whistle Stop Gallery, several restaurants, a pharmacy, hospital and 3 gas stations (2 with dump stations). Full-service camping at Beaverview Campsite. There is an Internet cafe that serves homemade soup and sandwiches in the train station. |
Attractions:
- Valley Museum and Archives preserves information and artifacts from the Robson Valley. www.mcbridemuseum.ca
- Whistle Stop Gallery, a showcase for Robson Valley artists and artisans, is located in the Heritage Railway station. www.whistlestopgallery.org
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To calculate current U.S. per gallon price from Canadian price per liter, multiply per liter price (Canadian)
by 3.785 and divide by current exchange rate (U.S. to Canadian).
