The Historic Miyazaki House in Lillooet, BC Canada
Summer music concerts have been a popular event at the Miyazaki House for many years. We are excited to partner with Arts Lillooet and the HUB to bring music back to the heritage house. These are family friendly events and fun art activities are offered for children while their families enjoy the music! Concerts are…
We held a friendly baking competition for the Apricot Tsaqwem Festival on July 23, 2023! Scroll down for the list of baking competition prize winners! Futher, down we list all the businesses who donated prizes and sponsored this event. Check out some of the entries! Don’t they look amazing? A festival celebrating apricots and tsaqwem…
Planning a trip to Lillooet? Here are 33 things to see and do in Lillooet, British Columbia! As the Lillooet Visitor Centre we are often asked by people about what to do and the things they can see. So we compiled a list of the most popular things to see and do while you visit…
Looking for a rugged adventure in beautiful British Columbia? Get off the beaten path and enjoy this rugged circle tour that includes Lillooet, B.C., the Bridge River Valley, and Pemberton, B.C. You can begin your trip in Lillooet or Pemberton, we suggest an early morning start so book a place to stay in advance. This…
Working for nonprofits offers big rewards for teens and young adults. The Miyazaki House Society has had the privilege of working with many local teenagers over the years and we hope they found the experience as rewarding as we did. There are many benefits for teens getting a job. Financial rewards: By having a job,…
The gazebo at the Miyazaki house in Lillooet, BC is not original to the property but it is an attractive feature and has been a popular addition. The first gazebo was built in 1987 by Victor Dewitt and Tom Mears. Below is a photo of Victor Dewitt taken during construction, originally posted on his Instagram…
We celebrate Heritage week every February and here are 5 reasons why heritage is important to us as individuals, a nonprofit society, and as a community. Heritage refers to the cultural and natural assets passed down to us from previous generations. These assets include art, literature, traditions, customs, languages, landmarks, buildings, and ecosystems. Our heritage…
The Lillooet Community Connect Innovation HUB partnered with Lillooet Agriculture & Food Society to host their first Farm to Table dinner on September 23rd, 2022. The event celebrated the local produce that the Lillooet area is blessed with. Local musicians Kaley (jazz/blues) and Kyle Vaughan (singer/songwriter) provided great ambiance. One Love Farm donated produce from…
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career where you can meet and help people from all over the world? Do you love people and helping them discover Lillooet? We are seeking enthusiastic, outgoing people who are knowledgeable about Lillooet to join our visitor services team at the Lillooet Visitor Information Centre and Miyazaki…
From the start, the Miyazaki House Society has planned for conservation and restoration of the Miyazaki House. Our mission is to restore and preserve the Miyazaki House as a heritage property and bring her back to her former glory. Houses built in the second empire style are rare in western Canada especially in rural areas…