After our introductory visit to ‘Ksan Historical Village, we were hooked on discovering more about the Gitxsan culture. Kispiox, Kitwanga and Kitwancool – the names capture our imaginations and our quest continues in Northern BC. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate … [Read more...] about Exploring Northern BC: Kispiox, Kitwanga and Kitwancool
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Exploring Northern BC: ‘Ksan Historical Village
‘Ksan means “the river of mist.” Today’s maps label it the Skeena River. “Git” means “the people of.” Gitxsan translates to “the people of the river of mist.” We’re off on an adventure exploring Northern B.C. and the cultural hub of the Gitxsan along the Skeena and its … [Read more...] about Exploring Northern BC: ‘Ksan Historical Village
Summer Adventure Gearing Up!
Six weeks.Northern British Columbia.Hike, bike, paddle.Gitanyow, Edziza, Spatsizi.Yes, we are gearing up for a summer adventure along the western edge of Canada’s north – and it will go far beyond learning to pronounce the names correctly! Disclosure: This post contains … [Read more...] about Summer Adventure Gearing Up!
Lovin’ Leeds History
It’s amazing what you find when you actively travel off the beaten path. We had enough of crowds after a weekend in Utah’s Zion National Park. We like people, but the lineup for the shuttle into the canyon was like something out of a popular theme park. Leeds is only 30 miles (50 … [Read more...] about Lovin’ Leeds History
Barkerville Cemetery – A Grave History
Barkerville Cemetery in the heart of British Columbia, Canada remembers the lives of some of the people involved in the historic goldrush. At its peak in the 1860s, the gold mining town of Barkerville, B.C. was the biggest thing west of Chicago and north of San Francisco. This … [Read more...] about Barkerville Cemetery – A Grave History