Gitselasu – The People of the Kitselas Canyon 20 minutes aast of Terrace towards Kitwanga National Historic Site of Canada The town of Kitselas Canyon, is a narrow passage of the Skeena River defined by tumultuous water and jagged cliffs. The canyon is home to the Gitselasu, otherwise known as the Kitselas people. The Kitselas are one of seven Tsimshian First Nations communities in Northwestern B.C. Some remnants and residuum discovered through Archaeological research and excavations at the Kitselas Canyon have been carbondated to 5,000+ years, thus confirming occupancy of the Kitselas Canyon area for at least that many years. z The language used in the Kitselas Nation is Tsimshian (symalgyax). The coastal and inland dialects of the language differed only in the use of a few words. There are four main clans. They are:
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Hours of Operation – Summer
XX Open from July 4 – Sept 15th Guided tours includes access to longhouses and interpretive trail
XX Twice daily @ 10am and 3pm Sharp! XX Mon – Sat XX Adults - $16 Children - $8 (12 and under) Seniors - $8 (65 and over)
XX Gispudwada (Killerwhale)
XX Visitors are asked to register 20 min before tours begin
XX Laxgiboo (Wolf)
XX 2 -3 hours in length
XX Laxsgiik (Eagle)
XX Unguided tours allow access to interpretive trail only
XX Ganhada (Raven)
Kitselas Canyon
historical display and more. Free outdoor activities include views of the longhouses, an interpretive nature trail that leads to the canyon,6 totem poles, petroglyphs and a view of historic Ringbolt Island and the mighty Skeena River.
The original villages in this area have long since been abandoned but in recent years, the Gitselasu have developed the award-winning Kitselas Canyon National Historic Site. Visitors on a guided tour can wander through four thematic longhouse displays, a carving shed, animal display,
XX Gate and Hiking-trail open from 8am – 9pm XX 7 days a week XX Free of charge Call in advance to confirm hours of operation and make a reservation: 250.635.8882 x231
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