British Columbia has had a rich history of gold exploration. The first gold discoveries were reported by traders in the 1830s, with more significant discoveries coming much later in the second half of the twentieth century. However, from the 1830s to today, there were variously named gold rushes such as Queen Charlottes Gold Rush in 1850 or the Cariboo Gold Rush in the 1860s.
Today, the Canadian province still contains significant gold mining projects that are well-known throughout the industry. It also contains what is known as the Golden Triangle, which is a triangular region