Historic Sites
Gitsegukla Totem Poles
Hazelton | Aboriginal Attractions | Historic Sites | The two most prominent totem poles appear to be twins at first glance but there are a number of differences between them. Both are topped with gold-painted hats.
Gitwangak Totem Poles
Hazelton | Aboriginal Attractions | Historic Sites | Following their move from Gitwangak Battle Hill to this village about 1835, members of the Frog-Raven (Ganada), Eagle (Laxskik) and Wolf (Laxgibu) clans commemorated their history in a series of...
Hagwilget Canyon & Bridge
Hazelton | Aboriginal Attractions | Historic Sites | At the pullout, view one of nature's artistic triumphs. One the banks below, archeologists have found at least 4,000 years of human occupance. Upstream, at the river's narrowest point, stood the...
Hazelton’s Indian & Pioneer Cemetary
Hazelton | Aboriginal Attractions | Historic Sites | Buried here are famous Indian chiefs and pioneers, including George Biernes, Cataline, Dick Sargent, James May and Dave Wiggins. Twenty-two Indian grave-houses formerly stood in the...
Heritage House
Burns Lake | Historic Sites | Museums | This house was the home of the first forest warden and his family and was built in 1938. The house is now home to the Lakes District Museum and the Chamber of Commerce Tourist Office is next...
Historical Empress Hotel
Stewart | Historic Sites | Unique Sites | Amble through the historic town of Stewart viewing historic homes and buildings. In particular, the former Empress Hotel built in 1908 by Alvo Von Alvensleben opened in 1910 was the most upscale...
Kalum Lake Hotel
Terrace | Historic Sites | Unique Sites | Kalum Lake Hotel was built by George Cobb and originally intended as a roadhouse, roughly comparable to a motel of today. Typically miners and timber cruisers would stay overnight before walking...
Kispiox Totem Poles
Hazelton | Aboriginal Attractions | Historic Sites | There are approximately 24 totem poles that are privately owned by House Groups, which stand in the grass at the edge of the community where the Kispiox and Skeena Rivers meet. Some date as far...
Kit Home Aladdin Brunswick XVI
Smithers | Historic Sites | Unique Sites | A Brunswick style Aladdin Company kit home built in the 1920’s. First owned by J. G. Stevens, a station agent at CNR. The house is located at 3908 First Avenue.
Kit Home Aladdin Cleveland XVI
Smithers | Historic Sites | Unique Sites | This Aladdin kit home was constructed in the 1920’s. One of the owners was Frank Parker, a conductor for the CNR. Another owner was Jack Hetherington. The home is located at 3991 Alfred...