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What to do
- Noteworthy
- Worth the detour
- Must see
Ashcroft lies a few kilometres east of Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway). Many gold prospectors heading north set out from here in the 1860s.
Aboard your Canada RV hire, you can take the Trans-Canada East towards Kamloops, passing through Cache Creek on the way in order to skirt Kamloops Lake and see the ginseng fields.
Ashcroft enjoys a warm dry climate, with one of the hottest summers in Canada and very little precipitation throughout the year. The entire area is classified as semi-arid.
Ashcroft's economy is primarily based on mining, agriculture, ranching, transportation services and tourism.
Where to eat
- $ Inexpensive
- $$ Moderate
- $$$ Upscale
- $$$$ Fine dining
Ashcroft Bakery & Coffee Shop ($)
This traditional old-school bakery serves specialty coffees, teas, bread, cookies, sandwiches, salads, small pizzas and soups, as well as a daily menu for lunch. A wide selection of fresh-baked breads and pastries including cinnamon buns (which are gigantic, by the way!), pies and cakes. Warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Horsting's Farm Market ($)
Horsting's houses a bakery, a cafe and a farmer's market with farm-fresh produce, flowers and plants, all in a charming setting. Sit on the patio and enjoy a custom sandwich, entirely designed by you with your choice of bread, protein, condiments, cheese and vegetables. Don't feel like a sandwich? Have soup, a muffin, a slice of homemade pie, a cookie or just an ice cream cone. There is also a small boutique selling gifts and garden items. Easily accessible with a large parking lot. A real nugget on the Gold Rush trail!
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When to visit
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Climograph
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| Month | Average temperature min (°C) |
Average temperature max (°C) |
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| January | -10 | -3 | 24 | |
| February | -9 | 1 | 16 | |
| March | -6 | 6 | 18 | |
| April | -2 | 12 | 23 | |
| May | 2 | 17 | 39 | |
| June | 5 | 20 | 52 | |
| July | 8 | 24 | 45 | |
| August | 7 | 24 | 43 | |
| September | 3 | 19 | 36 | |
| October | -2 | 10 | 25 | |
| November | -6 | 2 | 25 | |
| December | -10 | -3 | 20 |
Travel reviews
suitable for an overnight stop
This was a pleasant town to wander around during our overnight stop to Wells Gray but not a destination in itself.
