Archaeology in British Columbia
British Columbia’s heritage includes
archaeological sites – the physical evidence of how
and where people lived in the past.
For 98 percent of the time people have lived in
British Columbia, no written records were made.
Archaeological sites and oral tradition are the only
vestiges of a rich history extending back at least
12,000 years. This resource is of great value to
First Nations, local communities and the general
public. We need to protect and conserve this rich
but fragile legacy.
The Provincial
Government recognizes the importance of
archaeological sites through the Heritage
Conservation Act. Under this Act, the Archaeology
Branch is responsible for maintaining and
distributing archaeological information and deciding
if permits can be issued to allow development to
take place within protected sites.
One of the most famous archaeological sites in
British Columbia is
Kwaday Dän
Ts'inchi, the frozen remains of an ancient
person at the edge of a glacier in
British Columbia's Tatshenshini-Alsek Park.
For information on reporting archaeological finds
and sites, please see:
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