City guide

Lillooet, BC

Lillooet is a district municipality in the Squamish-Lillooet region of southwestern British Columbia. The town is on the west shore of the Fraser River immediately north of the Seton River mouth.

Type City

Why go

  • District municipality in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Known for Fraser River, desert, mountains.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Marble Canyon Provincial Park.
  • Served by Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (YZA).

History

Lillooet is a district municipality in the Squamish-Lillooet region of southwestern British Columbia. The town is on the west shore of the Fraser River immediately north of the Seton River mouth. On BC Highway 99, the locality is by road about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Pemberton, 64 kilometres (40 mi) northwest of Lytton, and 172 kilometres (107 mi) west of Kamloops.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (YZA) 44 km to the centre
Cache Creek, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lillooet Airport 3.5 km to the centre
Lillooet, BC, CA
Outdoor
Echo Valley Airport 61 km to the centre
Clinton, BC, CA
Outdoor
Clinton/Bleibler Ranch Aerodrome 66 km to the centre
Clinton, BC, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport (YZA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lillooet, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach