December 04, 2006 | Tips from Us >
Lillooet, Historic & Heritage Sites
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Last month, my friends and I were invited to sample a set of three new cultural mini-tours that are being developed by the St’at’imc Nation in
Lillooet. The St'át'imc are the original inhabitants of the territory that includes Lillooet and ten other communities in the surrounding area.
If you’ve never been to this part of BC before, it’s an area of stark contrasts – particularly if you approach it along Highway 99 from Vancouver as we did. In a matter of just four hours, the highway traverses coastline, rainforests, mountain valleys, mountain passes, and glaciers before descending into an arid and dramatically scenic land of rugged canyons, mountains and plateaus that surround Lillooet and the mighty Fraser River.
As I pass through these varying landscapes, I’m always mindful of the fact that there was a time when the inhabitants of this land thrived without such things as automobiles, electricity and other modern-day conveniences… they thrived by learning to live harmoniously with the land. Fortunately, much of this wisdom has been passed from generation to generation. And in 2007, when the St’at’imc cultural tours become available to the public, visitors will be invited to gain some fascinating insight into these traditions.
The sample day-tour that we were invited to participate in consisted of three segments. The first was a narrated walk around the Lower Seton River Spawning Channel, situated just outside of town. Our guide Jennifer enthusiastically shared her wealth of knowledge on the history of the channel and explained some the many uses of the area’s local plants.
After the spawning channel tour, we made our way over to the Julianne Hall for a wonderful theatrical performance that included traditional singing and dancing. This was accompanied by a lunch feast of such treats as Smoked Salmon Pate or Herb-Roasted Venison on Fresh Baked Bannock, Venison - Barley Soup, and White Cake w
November 26, 2006 | Tips from Us >
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Hello everyone:
Re: ST'AT'IMC CULTURAL TOURS, LILLOOET BCMy name is Deanna Paul. I am currently working with Tourism BC in the Vancouver office. I am First Nations from the St'at'imc Nation -
Tsal’álh community member (Seton Lake Band) . I am very proud and honoured to share the news of a brand new tour that will be available in Lillooet BC.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in any/all of my Nation's Cultural Tours.On the weekend of October 14th, several of my co-workers and I participated in a Special Tour in order to see what will be available in the Spring/Summer of 2007.
It was a wonderful weekend, the weather cooperated and allowed us to enjoy every minute of the tour. The community welcomed us every step of the way from our arrival the night before the tour and throughout our stay.
Retasket Lodge & RV Park is a brand new accommodation in Lillooet that we stayed overnight. Ike & Pat were wonderful. They were worried about us traveling the Duffy Lake Road at the late hour and waited for our safe arrival. Everything was brand new and oh so comfortable :) They have just signed on with our SuperNatural BC Accommodations Program and are bookable through our web site:
www.hellobc.com and through our Toll Free #: 1-800-Hello BC. They would love to welcome you to the community.
Retasket Lodge & RV Park
retasket@cablelan.net
1264 Bouvette Road
Box 286 Lillooet, B.C.
Canada V0K1V0
Ph(250)256-2090
Fx(250)256-2091
toll free 1-866-456-2090
Our evenings were very busy and we had the pleasure of going to the Hotel Victoria for an evening of fun, laughter and dancing to the live band that was there. As I am from the area, I was able to meet up with some cousins that I had not seen in years, wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere and all round great fun.
The Reynold's Hotel also hosted a KARAOKE