Sts’ailes Tourism
Sts’ailes Cultural Tourism is located at the heart of Sts’ailes traditional territory, encompassing the Harrison River, Harrison Lake, and Chehalis River. We are proud to share our cultural heritage and knowledge with all visitors.
Come explore Sts’ailes land and culture by visiting ancient pictographs, paintings, and village sites. Our visitors can experience authenticity through traditional songs and sxwōxwiyám (ancient stories). Through Sts’ailes Cultural Tourism, we share the wealth of our children with The Sasquatch Dancers Group. It is only through Sts’ailes Cultural Tourism that our visitors can experience the richness of our history, traditions, and culture.
For inquiries or booking requests, contact us at Tourism@stsailes.com or call (604) 796-9832
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Show respect and honor the traditional lands of Sts’ailes by incorporating cultural acknowledgments into your events. Our cultural consultation services guide how to appropriately recognize and pay tribute to the Sts’ailes territory. Whether through an opening prayer or a traditional song, we offer ways to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its significance.
Opening Prayer and Welcoming: Begin your gatherings with a traditional prayer or song, honoring the Sts’ailes people and their connection to the land.
Storytelling: Experience the history and teachings of Sts’ailes. These stories connect visitors to the land and culture, offering a meaningful way to engage with Sts’ailes tradition.
Cultural Consultation: Receive expert advice on how to respectfully acknowledge the Sts’ailes land and culture in your events and practices.
TOURS
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Sts’ailes traditional territory through our guided tours. Explore the landscapes of the Harrison River, Harrison Lake, and Chehalis River with our experienced guides. Whether by jet boat, kayak, or on foot, our tours offer a unique opportunity to connect with the land and its history.
Jet Boat Tours: Speed along the Harrison and Chehalis Rivers.
Kayak Tours: Paddle through the serene waters of Harrison Lake and River.
Walking Tours: Walk the paths of Sts’ailes.
Eagle Viewing Tours: Walk the paths of Sts’ailes.
Boat Viewing: Spend two hours on the Chehalis River…
Land Viewing
Eagle Tower Viewing
*Some tours are seasonal and pending weather*
STS’AILES EAGLE VIEWING TOWER
Discover the breathtaking beauty of nature at the Eagle Viewing Tower! Whether you're joining a guided group tour or visiting on your own, this unique destination offers an unforgettable experience. As you ascend the 22 meter high tower, you'll be treated to stunning panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape, where eagles soar above, while fish and other wildlife thrive below.
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights about the local ecosystem and the incredible birds, fish, and wildlife that inhabit it. Whether visiting with friends, family, or on your own, the Eagle Viewing Tower promises an enriching and exhilarating experience for everyone.
Book your tour today and take the first step towards an adventure you'll cherish forever!
SASQUATCH DANCERS
Bring the spirit and energy of the Sts'ailes Sasquatch Dance Group to your event! Their powerful performances will leave a lasting impression, celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. Whether hosting a community event, festival, or private gathering, booking the Sasquatch Dancers adds a distinctive and unforgettable element to your occasion.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate and honor Indigenous culture through the power of dance. Contact us today to bring the Sts'ailes experience to your event!
WORKSHOPS
Deepen your understanding and appreciation of Sts’ailes traditions through our hands-on workshops. Led by skilled artisans, these workshops offer a chance to learn traditional crafts and practices that have been passed down through generations. Engage with the culture and take home a piece of Sts’ailes heritage.
Drum Making: Learn the art of crafting a traditional Sts’ailes drum, an instrument in cultural ceremonies and storytelling.
Cedar Weaving: Create beautiful items using the technique of cedar weaving.
Medicine Walk: Discover the traditional medicinal plants of Sts’ailes territory and their uses in natural healing practices.
Storytelling: Listen to and learn how to tell sxwōxwiyám, the stories that carry the wisdom and history of Sts’ailes.
Slahal: Participate in the traditional game of Slahal, a cultural practice that teaches strategy, community, and history.
FILMING LOCATIONS
Sts’ailes Territory is a prime location for filming opportunities and collaboration. Some of the companies we work with so far are:
Apple TV
Netflix
Disney
National Geographic
APTN
Thunderbird Entertainment
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Contact Us
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Email
Tourism@stsailes.com
Phone
(604) 796-9832
Location
16300 Morris Valley Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A1
