Cariboo

British

/ ˈkærɪˌbuː /

noun

a region in the W foothills of the Cariboo Mountains, scene of a gold rush beginning in 1860

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The province has seen so little snow that one ski resort in BC's South Cariboo region was forced to close its doors in early January for the remainder of the season.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024

It sits on federal land at the end of a dusty dirt road on the Cariboo Plateau, in British Columbia ranching country.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024

Officials said a number of major wildfires remained in both the Cariboo and Peace River regions, but changing wind directions and cooler weather helped fightfighters temper the spread of those blazes.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2023

After the success of Cranium, their company released dozens of other games and toys, including the children’s games Cadoo and Cariboo.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2022

In the Cariboo district, comprised within the great bend of the river, near T�te Jaune Cache, are many valuable gold deposits.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various

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