xá:ytem longhouse interpretive center

This heritage site has been closed for a number of years. It is a real shame because the Sto:lo people, the Mission Community, multiple granting agencies and the BC Heritage Branch poured millions of dollars and countless volunteer and staff hours into this site. Too bad it didn't go a Heritage Site which actually open to the public. Any way, don't take the time to go there, its closed!!

FREE TOUR - Xa:ytem (Haytem)!!!!!!Sunday, September 28th starting at 11 amXa:ytem (Haytem) is having another day of open tours by donation!Presented by the Leq'a:mel First Nation Cultural Society.Tour the pitt houses, long house and hear the story of Hatzic Rock.Learn how to make rope and your own rope bracelet.PLUS... Indian Tacos by donation too.Xa:ytem (Haytem) is located a few minutes east of Mission on Highway 7, on the left hand side as you come out of Mission in Hatzic.They're hoping to be able to open once a month whilst they get re-organised.Check the "What's On Mission" facebook page to see dates in the future.Really enjoyed it when we visited in August.

Great place to visit history and loved the mound houses. The artifacts found in the area were many and interesting. Displayed in an easy to see fashion, this one is worth your time to visit.

This attraction has been closed for over 2 years. It should be removed from your lists. There is a "vitual tour" on the Simon Fraser University website.

This is a designated National Historic Site, and a provincial heritage site owned by a Sto:lo Heritage group. Unfortunately, they have chosen to close it a few years ago, and it has not re-opened. It is the site of the earliest house-posts in western Canada, over 9,000 years old. The Hatzic Rock is sacred to many and carries the story of the earliest inhabitants. The modern longhouse, pit houses, interpretation centre, previously a centre for learning, are closed. You can still enjoy a "virtual tour" on the Simon Fraser University web site.

Unless they've imroved since I was there, they were underprepared and it was a terrible experience.

Took a group of young studens (grade 3) here a while ago. Very interesting, and hands on. I learned a lot about the first people in the area as well.

It doesn't look like much, but don't miss it. The day my wife and I went they had students lead the tour. Learn the history and see the artifacts of the local native bands.