Cayoosh Creek

Cayoosh Creek is a mountain brook in the Fraser Valley that flows from the Cayoosh Range and winds northeast through a steep, narrow canyon. The waterway meets the Seton River near Lillooet, British Columbia.

The area saw a major gold rush in the 1880s when miners from many countries came to extract gold from its waters. This period shaped the development of the region and left marks on the landscape that visitors can still observe today.

The name comes from Indigenous words for mountain ponies, and the waterway holds significance for the Sekwelwas First Nation who have lived in this region. Visitors walking along the banks can sense this deep connection to the land.

The creek is accessible through several routes, and there are camping spots along the waterway with basic facilities for visitors. The warmer months are better for visiting, as trails are drier and easier to navigate.

In its lower section, the creek meets the Seton Canal, which is part of a water system built to connect rivers in this region. This connection shows how human engineering has shaped the natural landscape.