In the heart of the historic gold rush city of Quesnel, British Columbia, you’ll find the Billy Barker Casino Hotel. Named for the first man to find gold in the area in 1862,the landmark hotel first opened for business in 1961. Today, it’s a thriving casino and full-service hotel that offers an amazing and distinctive paddlewheel ship design, a bright and welcoming interior, a wealth of exciting and fun gaming opportunities, and comfortable, luxurious accommodations.
The Billy Barker features 9,000 feet of gaming floor space. Tour the casino and try your luck at one of 142 slot machines, or visit one of ten gaming tables and test your hand at Black Jack, American Roulette, or Let it Ride. If poker’s your game, you can choose from classic style, Texas Hold ‘Em, or Pai Gow styles. For your playing comfort andconvenience, the casino is non-smoking and offers currency exchange and free parking.
If you’re planning an extended stay, you can check into one of the hotel’s 38 standard rooms or two elegant suites. Each room is exquisitely decorated in a genteel Victorian style that’s meant to both take you a step back in time, and make you feel at home.
The Billy Barker Casino Hotel’s great dining options ensure that no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it. Relax with a hot cup of coffee in the Billy Barker Coffee Shop, or with a light meal and your drink of choice at the Billy Barker Lounge. Or have a full service meal at the Billy Barker Hotel Casino restaurant, which serves delicious home-style favorites in a relaxing atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
If you’re looking for a sightseeing experience, the city of Quesnel is both modern and picturesque and deeply rooted in history. Visit the original log cabin structure of the Hudson Bay Store, built in 1859. Take a walk down the Old Fraser River Bridge, or Riverfront Park’s historic walkway. Or to really experience British Columbia’s past, you can visit nearby Barkersville, a quaint gold rush restoration town with street entertainment, theaters, and Victorian-era shops.
The Billy Barker Casino Hotel is located at 308 McLean Street, Quesnel, British Columbia, and is easily accessed from the nearby Quesnel Airport.
Stop in at the Billy Barker on your next vacation. You’re guaranteed an experience that’s the perfect blend of a vibrant and fresh hot spot, and an old-fashioned good time.
