Alexis Creek: Highway 20 at Stum Lake Road in - looking west

Few communities in British Columbia have a past as closely connected to the ranching economy of the Chilcotin Plateau as Alexis Creek. Set beside the creek of the same name in the broad interior of central British Columbia, the settlement stands on Highway 20, the main road across the Chilcotin toward Bella Coola and the Pacific coast. Open grasslands, lodgepole-pine forest and long distances define this part of the Interior. The area lies within the traditional territory of the Tŝilhqot’in people, whose language and culture remain central to the region. Alexis Creek reflects the working-ranch character of the Chilcotin. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the Chilcotin region.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.