Miyazaki House

Miyazaki House The Miyazaki Heritage House is a wonderful place to visit, we feature heritage and culture. It's also a beautiful place to hold your event. A.W.A. Mr.

The Miyazaki House (formerly the Longford House) in Lillooet, British Columbia is an elegant, Second Empire-style house built by Caspar and Cerise Phair in the 1880s. "Artie" Phair was next to live in the house. Phair was instrumental in bringing Dr. Masajiro Miyazaki from the Bridge River relocation camp in Shalalth to Lillooet to replace the local Doctor in 1945, and Miyazaki served in that capa

city. Although only an osteopath by credentials, he also served in the capacity of doctor and dentist, and by 1945 was living in Longford House. Dr. Miyazaki bought the house legally from Artie's son, Harold Phair, in 1947. The house was then used as Dr. Miyazaki's office and home until he donated it to the community of Lillooet in 1983.

What do you remember about how the Miyazaki House looked before and or after Doctor Miyazaki gifted the house to the Dis...
09/24/2025

What do you remember about how the Miyazaki House looked before and or after Doctor Miyazaki gifted the house to the District of Lillooet?

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The entrance to Doctor Miyazaki's garage in the basement is on the left.Read more πŸ‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AXjDN
08/18/2025

The entrance to Doctor Miyazaki's garage in the basement is on the left.

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Why is heritage important? Preserving historic buildings and sites can contribute to the local economy and people's well...
07/18/2025

Why is heritage important? Preserving historic buildings and sites can contribute to the local economy and people's well being.

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Black and white photo of the Miyazaki House estimated date taken in the early 1980s.Read more πŸ‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AXjDK   ...
06/30/2025

Black and white photo of the Miyazaki House estimated date taken in the early 1980s.

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We actively seek diverse sources of funding, including grants, donations, and earned income streams.Read more πŸ‘‰ https://...
06/11/2025

We actively seek diverse sources of funding, including grants, donations, and earned income streams.

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We wish to thank and acknowledge the Miyazaki House Society Funders and Supporters which includes the community members of Lillooet and area, our members, funders, partners, and supporters. District of Lillooet The District of Lillooet owns the Miyazaki House and property. We are grateful to the Dis...

Protecting our man-made and natural heritage is critical for the health and well-being of future generations.Read more πŸ‘‰...
06/02/2025

Protecting our man-made and natural heritage is critical for the health and well-being of future generations.

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05/26/2025

πŸŽ‰ Exciting News from the Miyazaki House! 🏑✨

We’re thrilled to announce that the Miyazaki House is CLOSED for renovations β€” until further notice β€” and it’s all in the name of preserving and enhancing this beautiful historic gem in the heart of Lillooet! πŸ› οΈβ€οΈ

This is not just any renovation β€” it's a revitalization of one of our community’s most cherished landmarks. Over the coming month, you may notice construction crews, tools, and a bit of dust as the District of Lillooet and Lillooet Contracting work behind the scenes to restore, refresh, and protect this heritage treasure for generations to come.

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm. Every tour you’ve taken, every event you’ve attended, and every memory made at the Miyazaki House has helped bring us to this moment! πŸ’«

In the meantime, feel free to share your favorite memories, stories, or photos of past visits to the Miyazaki House in the comments. We’d love to hear how this place has touched your life. πŸ’¬πŸ“·

Thank you for your patience and continued love for this historic home. πŸ’›

To the wall on the right between the living room entrance and the window, was the fridge and a chest freezer (usually qu...
05/12/2025

To the wall on the right between the living room entrance and the window, was the fridge and a chest freezer (usually quite full of salmon or β€œFraser River” chicken).

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Working together helps both us and other organizations generate revenue, increase visitors and participants, and conserv...
04/23/2025

Working together helps both us and other organizations generate revenue, increase visitors and participants, and conserve and make better use of resources

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Heritage encourages people to appreciate the differences between cultures and celebrate the richness of our shared exper...
04/07/2025

Heritage encourages people to appreciate the differences between cultures and celebrate the richness of our shared experiences.

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Some reasons why you might love Lillooet too!
03/31/2025

Some reasons why you might love Lillooet too!

When the Miyazaki family lived in the house, it and the picket fence were painted white.Read more πŸ‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ac2L...
03/26/2025

When the Miyazaki family lived in the house, it and the picket fence were painted white.

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Address

643 Russel Lane
Lillooet, BC
V0K1V0

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12502566808

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