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| Xá:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre - Mission |
 At Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre near Mission, members of the Sto:lo Nation describe the traditions associated with the great Hatzic Rock, a short walk from the Longhouse displays. |
Activity:
A designated BC Heritage Historic site, Xá:ytem (pronounced "HAYtum")
is the oldest known dwelling site in British Columbia, dated by archaeologists
at 9000 years old. Xá:ytem refers to a huge rock (also known
as the Hatzic Rock) on an ancient terrace on the Fraser River. The
Sto:lo people attach great spiritual significance to this monolith. The
Xá:ytem Longhouse, constructed in the traditional Sto:lo way now
stands near the rock.
Details: 35087 Lougheed Hwy., Mission, BC. Open for public visits from June to September. For exact dates and times, call (604) 820-9725. Admission: $4. Website: www.xaytem.ca To get to the Xá:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre take Highway 7 east from Vancouver to Mission. The centre is 3 kilometres east of Mission. Or take the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1) east to Abbotsford and then go north across the Fraser River via Highway 11 to Mission. Area: Mission Season: Summer |
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