Acknowledgment
K'alhwá7al'ap snek'wnúk'wa7 (Welcome friends)
The Bralorne Adventure Lodge is situated within the unceded territory of the Xwísten and St’at’imc Nations. We respectfully acknowledge their stewardship of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous peoples and their territories. We recognize the significance of the past, present, and future contributions of Indigenous peoples to the land and the community. As we enjoy the beauty of this area and engage in outdoor activities, we strive to be mindful of our impact on the environment and to honor the ongoing presence and contributions of the Xwísten and St’at’imc Nations.
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Bralorne
Discover Bralorne
Bralorne is a historic gold mining town in the Bridge River region of British Columbia surrounded by mighty peaks, lakes, rivers and nearly endless backcountry.
History
From home of the greatest gold mines in the nation to ghost town: Bralorne's career was one of feast and famine. Miners first became interested in the Bridge River Valley in 1858, as a tidal wave of
10,000 fortune seekers paused at Lillooet to pan and sluice their way along the rivers and creeks of the region. The Bralorne Mine operated from March 1932 until 1971. In that time 3 million ounces of gold were refined from its adits. From this wealth, came a complete town, with schools, churches, post office, houses, a curling rink, a ski hill, recreation halls and hunting lodges. Bralorne was one of the few bright lights in the BC economy during the Depression - in a seven-year period in the 1930s, the mines of the Bridge River produced $370,000,000 in gold.
Labyrinth
On our property is the Bralorne Labyrinth, based on the design of the most famous medieval labyrinth from the early 1200’s inside the cathedral in Chartres, France. Our labyrinth is 96 feet in diameter while the one in Chartres is 42 feet in diameter.
For over 4000 years labyrinths have been built in cultures from India to Norway, from Peru to Siberia and used for folk dances and seasonal rituals especially in springtime and for fertility rituals. These days they are used as walking meditation, a place to sort things through, inducing a feeling of calm and clarity. Some people experience improved memory, heightened intuition and even relief from pain. Children say they just feel better after walking or running of hopping in the labyrinth.
In the summer months we encourage you to walk the labyrinth and see what inspirations arise.
