Discover Clinton: Museum, Trails and Park

Clinton offers several distinct reasons to visit: the history of the South Cariboo, the Historic Walking Tour through the town’s streets, hiking and mountain biking trails, and a park with a pond, creek and picnic tables. When choosing a destination, it helps to consider what you’re most interested in: local history, a walk or a particular type of trail? Each of the following places and trails has its own focus.

South Cariboo History at the Clinton Museum

The Clinton Museum is housed in a building constructed in 1892 from bricks made by hand on site. The year it was built gives the building its own historical significance. The museum focuses on the history of the South Cariboo and the Clinton region, including First Nations history, the fur trade, the gold rush, ranching and logging. The building’s history and several historical themes from the region come together here. If you consider cultural history as well as activities when choosing a destination, the building and its subject matter offer two specific points of interest.

The Past and Change on the Historic Walking Tour

The Historic Walking Tour has a different focus from the Clinton Museum. It is designed to give you a direct impression of the past as you walk through the town’s streets, while also exploring modern changes. The tour therefore connects historical themes with a look at how the town has changed. Printed copies of the Historic Walking Tour are available at the Village Office, the Clinton Museum and local shops. Compared with the museum, the tour focuses on connecting the past and change along a walk through the streets.

Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails in Clinton

The trails can be distinguished by their use, layout and location in the village. The Tin Can Trail is a hiking and mountain biking trail within the Village of Clinton. The Fennell Trail forms a loop approximately 2.5 km long, connects with the Tin Can Trail and has its trailhead at the northeastern end of the village. The Cut Off Valley Trail is short and is suitable for walking through Clinton or taking a loop around the edge of the Village of Clinton. Different features may therefore matter when making your choice: the Tin Can Trail is geared toward hiking and mountain biking, while the Fennell Trail is notable for its approximate loop length and connection to the Tin Can Trail. The Cut Off Valley Trail, by contrast, offers a short walk through the village or a loop around its edge.

Reg Conn Centennial Park

Reg Conn Centennial Park is in the heart of Clinton and covers five acres. Its features include a pond, a creek and picnic tables. The park offers a different way to choose what to visit in Clinton: trails are defined by their use and route, while the park is distinguished by its size and combination of features. You can weigh these options based on whether you would rather include a hiking or mountain biking trail, or a park with a pond, creek and picnic tables, in your travel plans.

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