Cache Creek, British Columbia facts for kids
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Cache Creek
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Village
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| Village of Cache Creek | |
 Cache Creek
Location in British Columbia
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Thompson-Nicola |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
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| • Type | Elected village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.25 km2 (3.96 sq mi) |
| • Land | 10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 396 m (1,300 ft) |
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| • Total | 963 |
| • Density | 92.6/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 250 / 778 / 236 |
| Highways |  Hwy 1 (TCH) Trans-Canada Highway Hwy 97 Hwy 97C |
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Cache Creek is a small village in British Columbia, Canada. It is about 354 kilometers (220 miles) northeast of Vancouver. This village is a historic spot where important roads meet. It sits right on the Trans-Canada Highway where it crosses Highway 97. A small stream called Riviere de la Cache also joins the Bonaparte River here.
The name "Cache Creek" comes from the word cache. A cache was a hidden supply of goods used by fur traders long ago. These traders were from companies like the Hudson's Bay Company or the North West Company. The Cache Creek post office opened in 1868. The village officially became a municipality in 1959.
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Transportation and Highways
Cache Creek was once a very busy place for travelers. It was a key point on the Cariboo Wagon Road. This old road had a branch that led east to Savona's Ferry on Kamloops Lake.
Today, traffic is still active in Cache Creek. However, it was much busier before the Coquihalla Highway was built. This newer highway offers a shorter route between Hope and Kamloops. It bypasses the Fraser and Thompson Canyons.
Local Geology and Fossils
Near Cache Creek, you can find the McAbee Fossil Beds. This is a special place known for its many different Eocene plants and animals. The Eocene was a time period millions of years ago. Fossils of ancient plants like Dillhoffia and Trochodendron drachukii have been found here.
The village also gives its name to important geological features. These features date back to the Carboniferous period, which was even longer ago. The rocks in the area show parts of the Cache Creek Terrane and the Cache Creek Ocean.
Community Services
Cache Creek has its own local television and radio services. The Ash-Creek Television Society runs a community television station. It also operates CFMA-FM 105.9, which is a local community radio station.
Population Information
In the 2021 Canadian census, Cache Creek had a population of 969 people. These people lived in 471 homes. This was a small increase from its 2016 population of 963. The village covers a land area of 10.4 square kilometers (4.0 square miles).
