History and Photos of Coalmont, B. New book on Granite Creek and Coalmont. This website will give you a glimpse of life in Coalmont. There is a sister website devoted to Granite Creek. As time permits, there will be a web site for Blakeburn, and others for exploring the Princeton - Merritt. Area For a unique Ghost Town experience, visit Vanishing British Columbia.

Postal Code V0X1G0 - Elevation 745m - Plant Hardiness Zone 3. Located on a Tulameen river floodplain, Coalmont Road, and Kettle Valley Railroad portion of the Trans Canada Trail. The only public utilities are landline phones and electricity. There are no stores and only one stop sign. Current population is around 100. Coalmontians enjoy the elbow-room, and a rural, independent lifestyle. Popular pastimes are hunting, fishing, placer mining, and auto repair.

In summer people stop by after a day of exploring the back country or working their claim. Yes, people still pan for gold here, just like they did 100 years ago. In winter there are snowmobiles parked outside. Free pop for designated drivers.

8230;from the author of COAL MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY. Polish miner dies in Czech coal mine.