The Douglas Trail was constructed in the fall of 1858. This was the first public works project on the mainland. It was initiated by Governor Douglas to ensure food and freight could be transported to the goldfields inland.
Plan to attend the Pemberton Pioneer Heritage Festival - Saturday, Sept. 13. Events all day long...
11 am - Potato Cook Off
12:00 pm - Pioneer Trail Lunch
1:00 pm - Pemberton Museum 25th Anniversary
2 to 3:30 pm - Demonstrations of Pioneer Crafts
4 to 5 pm - Old Time Sports Exhibition (Farmers vs Loggers)
Admission by Donation for afternoon demonstrations
6:30 pm - Port Pemberton Night
Tags: pioneer, heritage, festival, exhibition
