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…
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5 Reasons Why Heritage Is Important
We celebrate Heritage Week every February and here are 5 reasons why heritage is important to us as individuals, a nonprofit society, and 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 is…
What The Miyazaki House Looked Like
Thanks to Ken Miyazaki we have a written description of what the Miyazaki House looked like when he lived there. Below is Ken’s description of how he remembers it between 1960 and 1980. The Exterior Of The Miyazaki House When the Miyazaki family lived in the house, it and the picket fence were painted white….
Remembering Dr. Miyazaki
Lillooet community and Elders were invitied to “Remember Dr. Miyazaki”, an afternoon of storytelling on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Miyazaki House. Story telling and oral history connects us to the past through people who lived it. The Miyazaki House Society would like to invite anyone who would…
The Miyazaki House Society Is Official
The Miyazaki House Lillooet’s historic home had fallen into a state of disuse and disrepair over the years. Thanks to Mariko Kage, Jane Carrico, and many other interested citizens the Miyazaki House Society was officially formed in December of 2013. Miyazaki House remains in the heart of Lillooet but sadly due to other priorities of…