The Fraser River (/ ˈ f r eɪ z ər /) is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres (854 mi), into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver.

Dec 25, 2024 · From its source in Yellowhead Lake on the British Columbia–Alberta border, the Fraser flows 851 miles (1,370 km) to its mouth on the Strait of Georgia. From its mountain source, the river’s course is initially northwestward, descending by gentle gradients along the Rocky Mountain trench.

Mar 13, 2007 · In 1998, the Fraser River was designated as a Canadian Heritage River based on its vast cultural and natural heritage, including geologic formations, rich First Nations history, and importance to European settlement.

The Fraser has seen myriad historical moments of change, misunderstanding, and connection, and, consequently, has also undergone several transformations of its own. Explore the timeline of the Fraser River and examine the ways that human …

Nov 3, 2024 · Our Process: Highlighting key locations along the Fraser River— Sumas, Barrowtown, Island 22, Kilby, Rosedale, and Hope— detailing their historical background, effects of colonial activities, and current conservation efforts. Each area’s transformation, precolonial importance, and restoration projects are organized to show the evolving ...

In 1858, around 30,000 gold seekers flooded the banks of the Fraser River from Hope to just north of Lillooet in British Columbia’s first significant gold rush. Although it dissipated by the mid-1860s, the Fraser River Gold Rush had a significant impact on the area’s Indigenous peoples and resulted in the Fraser Canyon War.

Sep 13, 2021 · In June 1792, Spanish explorers Cayetano Valdes and Dionisio Galiano became the first Europeans to discover and enter the river’s North Arm. Two years later, Sir Alexander Mackenzie explored Fraser’s upper reaches and confirmed that Fraser was not linked to the Columbia River.

History The Fraser River is a source of life that has always connected our First Nations communities. Thousands of years ago, Upper Fraser First Nations established their respective territories near the salmon-rich Fraser River and its tributaries.