Back to all posts

VIRTUAL TOUR: Sx̲wōx̲wiyám | The Beating Heart

basket weaving

The root of the Sts’ailes community, which rests on the shores of the Harrison River, was created in a battle between a shaman and Xals, the Transformer. Up the west side of Harrison Lake, the battle took place, and Xals turned the once powerful shaman to stone. With the shaman’s powers limited, spreading broken pieces of his body amongst the territory conserved him, as each piece created landmarks. The village of Sts’ailes lies in the place where his heart landed. His heart beats on.

Watch more videos on our YouTube channel.

Recent Posts

FLOWER STANDS & FARM FRESH FINDS

The vibrance of Spring has come alive and there’s nothing like a fresh bouquet from a flower stand down the road and a few goodies to enjoy straight from the farm nearby to bring a bit of the ...

Read More

Step into Spring in the Harrison River Valley

It's a wondrous time of year: trees are budding and fresh spring growth is emerging from the sleepy winter soil. Meanwhile, up in the mountains, there's still plenty of snow and opportunities for adventure, with the bonus of warm spring temperatures to make snowsports even more enjoyable! There is so much to see and do in the Harrison River Valley at this time of year, we've compiled a list of activities and events for you. Gather your friends and family and head #justuptheroad for springtime fun! 

Late Winter Fun in the Harrison River Valley

Whether you're longing for spring or holding on to winter, there's a lot of fun and adventure to be had in the Harrison River Valley at this time of year – so gather your friends and head #justuptheroad for these late winter offerings: 

Family Day Fun in the Harrison River Valley

It seems as though February just arrived, yet the Family Day Weekend is almost here! Celebrate the whole weekend long in the Harrison River Valley with a wide variety of activities and events that the whole family will ...

Read More

Share Your Adventure Using Hashtag just up the road in Harrison hot springs

Skip to content