Fraser Valley

The Land of the Sto:lo follows the mighty Fraser River and runs East and West through the Fraser Valley where visitors experience majestic snow-capped mountains looking down on dairy farms, berry fields and tidy rows of vegetables that stretch across the valley. Prosperous farm communities dot a landscape rich with aboriginal culture, celebrating those who first discovered the country's rich abundance.

The area has impressive collections of aboriginal artifacts and art to explore and archaeological discoveries that depict ten thousand years of ancient life ways. Include a tour and cultural experience at the Xa:ytem sacred site, an overnight room stay and a memorable cultural cruise with Sasquatch Tours to the ancient petroglyphs and pictographs.

Outdoor-lovers are lured to the Fraser Valley with its broad coastal forests, streams and lakes, and ski runs and trails. Hikers, rafters, paddlers, canoeists, campers, boaters, rock hounds and aerial sports enthusiasts have struck gold here. Others enjoy a taste of country peace and quiet. Visitors can enjoy picking fresh berries, bird watching, fishing pristine streams, taking in an aboriginal festival, or soaking away the cares of the world at nearby hot springs.

Once visitors arrive here getting around is easy. To fully experience the Fraser Valley and the surrounding area, a vehicle is required for the best access to all of the many exciting possibilities that await. The cities do have public transit services and a route network throughout the communities. Some of the activities and sites are not accessible with public transportation.

A rare chance to see:

• a sacred transformer stone
• the most sacred sites of Chehalis
• the extinct Oregon Spotted Frog in one of its few natural environments

How Much?

• your own private traditional built Longhouse $200 per night
• strand of trading beads $300
• night at a Sto:lo campground $16