Have questions about developing your property? Check out the FAQ linked below.
There are over 62,000 known archaeological sites in B.C., 90% of which are of First Nations origin. Archaeological sites are highly valued by First Nations and protected under the BC Heritage Conservation Act (HCA). Altering an archaeological site without a permit is prohibited under the HCA. This applies to sites on public and private land, regardless of whether the site has been recorded or disturbed.
To find out if there may be registered archaeological sites on your property, contact the BC Archaeology Branch. If you find bones, shells, artifacts, or other signs of archaeological remains on your property, cease all land-altering activities immediately and contact the BC Archaeology Branch or Tla’amin Nation.
BC Archaeology Branch
Phone: 205-953-3334
Email: archaeology@gov.bc.ca
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/archaeology
Email: referrals@tn-bc.ca
