Is a settlement located 90 kilometers west of Williams Lake along Highway #20 in the eastern limits of the Chilcotin region of British Columbia. It is named for both Tom Hance who back in 1875, founded the TH Ranch and back in 1889 set up a post office and just shortly afterwards a store and a small place for travelers to stop was also set up here. Later before the First World War (WWI), the post office became known as Lee’s Corner, where Norman Lee, a cattle rancher, attempted and tried to push and ride his herd through 2,500 kilometers of wild through thick and thin but was completely unsuccessful however he did survive the whole ordeal, his book “Klondike Cattle Drive” explains this story. Hanceville is notorious for its spectacular views of the surrounding area with landscapes and lava formations to explore like plunging canyons and raging rivers to explore, as well as the main gateway to the resort areas of Big Creek and Nemiah Valley, which have many outdoor activities to do like horseback riding and have many camping opportunities. Hanceville’s only economic activity relies strictly on that of ranching.
HANCEVILLE’S POPULATION: 68
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