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Pavilion, British Columbia
Pavilion is an unincorporated community on the eastern side of the Fraser River in the South Cariboo region of southwestern British Columbia. The place is near Mile 21 of the Old Cariboo Road. On BC Highway 99, the locality is by road about 36 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Lillooet and 135 kilometres (84 mi) west of Kamloops.
The early anglicized version of the village name was Skwailuk, meaning hoar-frost, perhaps indicating the shaded ground remaining frozen during the long winters at this elevation. The Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation (a.k.a. the Tsk'waylacw First Nation or Tsk'weylecw First Nation), residing on the Pavilion 1 Indian Reserve comprise most of the area population. The Pavilion dialect is a mix of St'at'imcets and Secwepemc'tsn and many of the place names in the surrounding country are Secwepemc'tsn.[citation needed]
In 1859, Lieutenant Mayne of the Royal Engineers observed the indigenous people possessed a basic fluency in French from earlier contact with the fur traders. In 1862, Mayne published his journals for this period. He recalled a large white flag waving over the grave of an indigenous chief. Pavilion is the French word for tent or flag. The location was on the River Trail during the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush. One explanation for its significance is that the large banner of white cloth informed passing travellers of the presence of a "friendly Indian" camp in the context of the then-recent Fraser Canyon War farther south along the Fraser, and perhaps was also a mark of wealth, cloth being an expensive trading item.[citation needed]
In 1856, David Reynolds began squatting on Pavilion Creek near Pavilion Lake. In 1858, Capt. John Martley preempted 186 hectares (460 acres) in the vicinity. When Reynolds departed, Martley was granted this adjacent property. The Martley ranch was called "The Grange" and eventually comprised nearly 405 hectares (1,000 acres). At 22 Mile, the residence was a stop on the stage route. Martley also ran an Ashcroft–Lillooet freight business. In 1859, Pavilion comprised around 20 miners' huts, which provided a base to reorganize prior to proceeding to various mining prospects.
In 1881, Billy Kane bought the George Baillie property at 20 Mile, developing it into the "Box K" ranch. At 21 Mile, William Lee established a general store (1860s) and a flour mill (1872). The latter operated as late as 1909. The post office existed 1873, 1878–1881, 1882–1904, and 1905 onward.
By the early 1890s, Phil Garrigan owned the 20 Mile ranch. He also ran a store and blacksmith shop. Cornelius O’Halloran owned the 19 Mile ranch. His son was a justice of the British Columbia Court of Appeal 1938–1963. In 1899, a partnership between John Bates Bryson and J.C. Smith purchased the Grange ranch, of which Byson became the sole owner two years later. The place was a stage stop. In 1949, the property was sold to Colonel Victor Spencer becoming part of the "Diamond S Ranch".
The Lee general store building was modified or replaced over the decades. By the 1950s, the proprietors operated a bed and breakfast, five-table restaurant, post office/store, and gas bar. In 2000, an electrical fire destroyed the building. A community hall once existed.
Pavilion roads and stages outlines progress extending to the north. By 1862, Barnard's Express stages ran from Douglas north to Pavilion.
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Pavilion, British Columbia
Pavilion is an unincorporated community on the eastern side of the Fraser River in the South Cariboo region of southwestern British Columbia. The place is near Mile 21 of the Old Cariboo Road. On BC Highway 99, the locality is by road about 36 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Lillooet and 135 kilometres (84 mi) west of Kamloops.
The early anglicized version of the village name was Skwailuk, meaning hoar-frost, perhaps indicating the shaded ground remaining frozen during the long winters at this elevation. The Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation (a.k.a. the Tsk'waylacw First Nation or Tsk'weylecw First Nation), residing on the Pavilion 1 Indian Reserve comprise most of the area population. The Pavilion dialect is a mix of St'at'imcets and Secwepemc'tsn and many of the place names in the surrounding country are Secwepemc'tsn.[citation needed]
In 1859, Lieutenant Mayne of the Royal Engineers observed the indigenous people possessed a basic fluency in French from earlier contact with the fur traders. In 1862, Mayne published his journals for this period. He recalled a large white flag waving over the grave of an indigenous chief. Pavilion is the French word for tent or flag. The location was on the River Trail during the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush. One explanation for its significance is that the large banner of white cloth informed passing travellers of the presence of a "friendly Indian" camp in the context of the then-recent Fraser Canyon War farther south along the Fraser, and perhaps was also a mark of wealth, cloth being an expensive trading item.[citation needed]
In 1856, David Reynolds began squatting on Pavilion Creek near Pavilion Lake. In 1858, Capt. John Martley preempted 186 hectares (460 acres) in the vicinity. When Reynolds departed, Martley was granted this adjacent property. The Martley ranch was called "The Grange" and eventually comprised nearly 405 hectares (1,000 acres). At 22 Mile, the residence was a stop on the stage route. Martley also ran an Ashcroft–Lillooet freight business. In 1859, Pavilion comprised around 20 miners' huts, which provided a base to reorganize prior to proceeding to various mining prospects.
In 1881, Billy Kane bought the George Baillie property at 20 Mile, developing it into the "Box K" ranch. At 21 Mile, William Lee established a general store (1860s) and a flour mill (1872). The latter operated as late as 1909. The post office existed 1873, 1878–1881, 1882–1904, and 1905 onward.
By the early 1890s, Phil Garrigan owned the 20 Mile ranch. He also ran a store and blacksmith shop. Cornelius O’Halloran owned the 19 Mile ranch. His son was a justice of the British Columbia Court of Appeal 1938–1963. In 1899, a partnership between John Bates Bryson and J.C. Smith purchased the Grange ranch, of which Byson became the sole owner two years later. The place was a stage stop. In 1949, the property was sold to Colonel Victor Spencer becoming part of the "Diamond S Ranch".
The Lee general store building was modified or replaced over the decades. By the 1950s, the proprietors operated a bed and breakfast, five-table restaurant, post office/store, and gas bar. In 2000, an electrical fire destroyed the building. A community hall once existed.
Pavilion roads and stages outlines progress extending to the north. By 1862, Barnard's Express stages ran from Douglas north to Pavilion.
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