Please add answers in your own words to these questions. Please write your name in front of your response.
Example:
What are the 3 forms of the name of this town?
Liz-Anne: Quesnel was first called Quesnellemouth, then it was called Quesnelle and finally that was shortened to be Quesnel.
Who were the first inhabitants of the Quesnel area?
Kathy: The tribes of the Carrier First Nations were the first inhabitants of the Quesnel area.
Which two famous explorers visited the area?
The Quesnel River was named after which man? Describe his role on the expedition.
On which creek was gold discovered in large quantities and what was the name of the town that grew up around that creek.
Judy: The creek where gold was discovered is Williams Creek. The town that grew up around the creek is Wells.
After which miner was this town named and why did other miners laugh at him when he made his claim?
Describe several firsts for the town of Quesnel.
Which activities or events that happen in Quesnel would interest you?
