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5 Magnifi cent Seton Lake. © Pierre Longnus

Lillooet

In summer, visitors come here to fi sh
and camp. They are attracted by the
area's dry, warm climate, which pro-
vides a respite from the rainy weather
that often dominates the neighbouring
regions.

During the Gold Rush, Lillooet was
the most important place in British
Columbia, considered Mile 0 of the
Gold Rush Trail to Caribou Country.
Miners and tradespeople came to this
wild territory and took this dangerous
route in the hopes of making a for-
tune.

Located in the town museum beside
the totem poles, the tourist offi ce can
provide information on the best fi shing
spots and how to get to magnifi cent
Seton Lake .

Now Lillooet is a peaceful commun-
ity of 2,800 inhabitants and is mostly
known for its spectacular landscape.