Seton Portage Historic Park

0.7 ha
Area
1972
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type

About this Park

This historically significant site commemorates the location of the first railway in British Columbia. At 0.7 hectares, it is also the smallest provincial park in all of BC. The park offers opportunities for day-use picnicking and contains an old railway caboose maintained by the Seton Portage and Shalalth District Chamber of Commerce.

Location notes

Located 70 km west of Lillooet on the south side of the Seton River. Access is via gravel road from Shalalth to Seton Portage. The park is located between BC Railway and the road connecting Shalalth to Seton Portage.

Activities

  • 233:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Facilities

  • 233:Pit or flush toilets There is a single pit toilet available near the caboose. There are no flush toilets in this park.
  • 233:Picnic areas There are several tables around the caboose available for day-use picnicking.

Location

50.70636, -122.29334 · Thompson Western Mountains

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