[3] Barlee was also well known for his popular TV show on the history of Canada West which he co-hosted with Mike Roberts.

This award-winning television series Gold Trails and Ghost Towns, ran from 1986 to 1996 on five different networks nationwide.

His history magazine "Canada West" had faithful subscribers and his books included two best-sellers: "Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns" and the "Guide to Goldpanning".

The Buy BC logo can now be found on virtually all food products made or grown in B.C.

Vancouver Sun columnist Denny Boyd credited Barlee as being one of the best Tourism Ministers B.C.