While the initial discovery of gold occurred in 1858, the peak of the rush was between 1860 and 1862. The gold rush gradually declined over the next few years and by the end of the 1860s, most of the easily accessible gold had been mined.
How long did the Caribou gold rush last?
The Cariboo Gold Rush, which took place in British Columbia, Canada, lasted roughly from 1858 to 1868.