St’át’imc Community

Sek'wel’wás (Cayoose Creek)

Sek'wel'wás is a St’át’imc community located along the pristine, clear waters of Cayoosh Creek. The community is situated just minutes south of the village of Lillooet . Join your guide for an enjoyable walking tour of the Lower Seton Spawning Channel. Learn the history of the of the channel, its impact on the St’át’imc people and its role in salmon enhancement. Learn about the plants and herbs that have been used for thousands of years and enjoy the many bird species that inhabit the channel.

St’át’imc Plant Use

A five-minute drive down the hill from Lillooet is the St’át’imc community of Sek'wel’wás. Take a 45-minute interpretative walk of the Lower Seton Spawning Channel where Coho return every two years to spawn. Hear the stories of the people, the channel and learn about plants and herbs that have been used for thousands of years. If your timing is right you can watch sqlaw’7úl (beaver) at work.

Birdwatcher’s Paradise

With guidance from the local naturalist club, the Sek'wel’wás staff has worked to enhance bird habitat. The berms in the channel are excellent nesting areas for ducks and other bird species. Lillooet is also home for eight bat species of which five are endangered. Spot the three bat houses along the trail and, if you’re lucky, you might see an eagle or heron.