Ministry of Environment - Seton Portage Historic

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Park Info:

This historically significant site commemorates the location of the first railway in British Columbia. This small park is the site of the Seton Portage tourist information centre, which is housed in an old railway caboose. Note that no camping or day-use facilities are provided.

Park Size: 0.7 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

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Location:

70 km west of Lillooet on the south side of the Seton River; access is via gravel road from Shalalth to Seton Portage. The park is located between BC Railway and the road connecting Shalalth to Seton Portage.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.

Nature & Culture:

History - Established March 29, 1972. The land comprising the park was donated to the people of BC by the British Columbia Railway.

Cultural Heritage - The historic site lies on an important route out of the lower mainland, used at the time of the Gold Rush and commemorates the first railway in the province.

The portage was created about 10,000 years ago when a large landslide occurred dividing the then existing lake into two separate lakes.

Alexander Anderson, a fur trader with the Hudson’s Bay Company, was one of the first explorers through this area. He was looking to establish a travel route from Kamloops to Harrison and back up the Fraser. He was responsible for naming the two lakes. One he named after himself. The second he named after his cousin Major Seton, who was a troop commander of the 74th Highlanders.

The 3 miles of railway was constructed in 1861 on wooden rails to facilitate the transport of goods and miners between the two lakes. In 1915 the line was completed to Lillooet and became a bustle of activity.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	There are no water sources in this park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	There are no swimming opportunities.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	There are no fishing opportunities.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.