Lillooet

Lillooet it situated on the banks of the mighty Fraser River, affording visitors a wonderful display of nature's beauty. Those who arrive from the south either by rail or road are privy to some of B.C. most awe inspiring sights of everything from roaring river canyons to majestic mountains.

At one time Lillooet was the largest settlement in British Columbia. It's importance is evident in that the Mile 0 Cairn that marks the beginning of the famous Cariboo Waggon Road is placed in Lillooet. The cairn was used as a base measure for all the mile posts to the north; i.e. 83 Mile, 100 Mile House, and 150 Mile House.

Visit the historical Hangman's Tree that was used as a gallows for the administration of justice more than 100 years ago, when the law in these parts was Sir Mathew Baillie Begbie. Legend has it that in all, eight lawbreakers swung from the tree. If you don't think the walk is worthy of the story, it is certainly worthy of the view.