Lillooet — Stitched Together by Stories, Sunshine, and Scenery You Don’t Forget
- Deanna Dunham
- Sep 11
- 2 min read
I overheard someone describe it as “your grandpa’s old leather chair—too good to toss, held together with duct tape.” And honestly? That feels exactly right.
We spent the day wandering vineyards, chasing light, and photographing the beautiful Fort Berens Estate Winery nestled between mountain peaks and past lives.
What makes Lillooet even more welcoming is how accessible it is for families. You can camp for two weeks free at BC Hydro campsites—an unbeatable way to soak up the riverside views. Or, if you’d rather enjoy a cozy stay in town, hotels like the Victoria Hotel offer very reasonable rates, making it easy to plan a family getaway without stretching the budget.
Wandering Through History
We started our day wandering the town, exploring the old museum, murals, and weathered buildings that still hold the echoes of generations past. The kids loved the quirky touches—posing outside the “jail” for photos and laughing at the little details that make Lillooet feel more like a storybook than a
stop on the map.
Every corner we turned seemed to reveal another glimpse of history stitched into the present: hand-painted signs, gardens in bloom, and streets that felt like they’ve been here forever.
Playgrounds and Sunshine
Of course, no adventure with kids is complete without a playground stop. They climbed, ran, and balanced their way across logs and swings, framed by the mountains that rise like guardians around the town.
It was a reminder of how travel isn’t just about what you see—it’s about how it feels. Watching them chase each other through the sunshine, it felt like Lillooet was opening its arms to us.
Fort Berens Estate Winery
Tucked at the edge of town, with mountains as a backdrop and vineyards stretching toward the horizon, sits Fort Berens Estate Winery. It was the heartbeat of our visit—a place where past and present meet in every glass.
We wandered the rows, chased light across the landscape, and photographed the beautiful simplicity of grapes on the vine. There’s something grounding about sipping wine where it’s grown, surrounded by the raw beauty of a valley carved by time.
Rugged, Raw, and Welcoming
By the end of the day, we had mud on our shoes, stories in our pockets, and a camera roll full of sunshine.
That’s Lillooet for you—raw, rugged, welcoming, and full of surprises. It may not shine like a polished gem, but it doesn’t need to. Its beauty is in its honesty.
And as we drove away, I already knew one thing: we’ll be back.
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