The Pothole Ranch in Farwell Canyon, near where a landslide dammed the Chilcotin River, was swept into the river when the natural dam broke earlier this week, sending a flood of water downstream.

Abandoned after the Second World War, the structures on this homestead were a testament to the tenacity of early pioneers in the region, who dealt with extreme weather and unfavourable conditions as they carved out a life in the valley.

This summer has seen many historic sites in B.C. threatened, damaged, or destroyed by extreme weather conditions. 

Read more about the history of the ranch in this article from The Williams Lake Tribune in 2020.