22K views | B.C. joined Canada as its sixth province 148 years ago, but before that, an influx of Chinese immigrants came to the B.C. region in search of gold. Docu-short “Gold Mountain: The True Story of the BC Gold Rush” reveals what they found instead, and what it meant for future Chinese Canadians. WATCH NOW: | STORYHIVE | Facebook

Vancouver Was Built on Gold | Fraser River Gold Rush Explained Before the skyline… before the ports… before the global trade — there was gold. In 1858, the Fraser River Gold Rush transformed British Columbia forever. Thousands rushed to Canada in search of opportunity, and that single metal helped shape Vancouver into the powerful city it is today. But this isn’t just history. This is a wealth lesson. What the Fraser River Gold Rush teaches us is simple: Gold doesn’t just create opportunity — it

Gold panning, new ground on the Fraser river. Got this new claim right in the town of Lytton, British Columbia. Right by the ferry. It is an easy claim to get to and has a few spots with potential to run a high banker. But for today I was just panning for gold with a simple gold pan. Found some nice easy to get gold. It is a beautiful spot and a great way to spend a sunny winter's day, finding gold. | Dan Hurd Prospecting