Indian Pictographs

Fort St James Area
Indian Pictographs are located on the north shore of Stuart Lake, between Fort St. James and Pinchi Bay, by Honeymoon Island. These Native rock paintings date back to the last century, and depict animals, fish, birds and symbols showing guardian spirits and images received in dreams. Guides and boat rentals can be arranged.

These paintings on the cliffs of Stuart Lake date back to the past century. There are twenty-one sites of Native pictographs, between Stuart Lake and Pinchi Bay. The paintings depict animals, fish and birds as well as symbols depicting guardian spirits and images received in dreams. The paint used for drawing was a vegetable based vermilion which weathers quickly, archaeologists believe the paints date back to early in the last century

Fraser Lake Area
Three sets of Indian pictographs adorn the granite rock within a 900 metre (1000 yards) range on the north side of Fraser Lake. For more information please contact the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation (250) 690-7318.

Chinlac Massacre Site

Nestled at the crossing of the Nechako and Stuart Rivers is the site of the 1745 Chinlac village. In 1745, the southern Denes came and nearly annihilated the entire Chinlac population because of their dislike for the Chinlac Chief Khadintel. This scene has been under archaeological study for the past several years. Large land depressions mark the spot where houses once stood and there are hundreds of food caches to be found.

Accessible by boat or trail, this site will awaken the historian in everyone. Please consult with Saik'uz First Nation (250) 567-9293, the Nak'azdli First Nation (250) 996-7171 or the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce (250) 567-2124 before attempting to visit the site.

Rose Prince Pilgrimage

This annual event celebrates the life of Rose Prince, a Carrier woman who many feel should be recognized as a saint. The event is held at Lejac, on the site of the Lejac Residential School located 5 minutes east of Fraser Lake.

Chief Kwah's Grave Site

The grave site of one of the greatest chiefs known to Carrier First Nations is located near the Stuart River, as Chief Kwah requested when he died. To get there, take the first right after the Necoslie River bridge, the first bridge when leaving town.  For more information you can contact the Nak'azdli First Nation (250) 996-7171.