The Kaoham Shuttle is an amazing train trip along the shores of Seton Lake, incorporating culture and history, train memorabilia, and wildlife viewing and bird watching. It provides a great opportunity to see California Bighorn Sheep, bear, deer and a variety of waterfowl and raptorial birds. The Kaoham Shuttle offers charter service, sight seeing tours, and a weekly run to nearby communities of Shalalth, D'Arcy and Seton Portage. The scenic trip takes one hour from Lillooet to Seton Portage with the option of staying in Seton Portage or returning to Lillooet.
Historic Sites
Winding along the sharpest curve on the CN Rail Line and through the third longest tunnel on the CN Rail line (at 1220m/4000ft), the Kaoham Shuttle passes numerous sites of historical importance. The Bridge River Hydroelectric Development, the largest power project undertaken in British Columbia's history, is visible along the route. A First Nations cemetery sits balanced between the rail tracks and the shoreline of Seton Lake. Work is underway to prevent further erosion from the lake and preserve this important site. Seton Portage is the location of a World War II Japanese detainment camp. One of the detainees at the camp was Dr. Masajiro Miyazaki, a US trained osteopath. Dr. Miyazaki continued to serve the Lillooet community after the war and was decorated recipient of the Order of Canada. Visit the Miyazaki Heritage House, the former home of Dr. Miyazaki, on a walking tour of Lillooet.
Reservations
Reservations must be made for the Kaoham Shuttle. For more information about the Kaoham Shuttle, schedules, and reservation, contact the Lillooet Visitor Centre (790 Main Street).