Hangman's Tree Historical Site

Hangman's Tree in Lillooet, Cariboo-Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada is a historical reminder of the days of the wild west. Days when people were trying to find their way in a new world. A land of lawlessness, heavily fueled by greed created from the Cariboo Gold Rush. The Hangman's Tree is where the perceived "bad guys" were hung in the days of the gold rush.

Many were scheduled to be hung from the tree by order of BC's most famous "hanging judge" - Matthew Bailie Begbie. Today, the tree is no longer standing - age taking its toll. What remains of the tree is on display, to this day, in pieces where it once stood.

Hangman's Tree Park is where the tree sits today in the town of Lillooet. The popular neighbourhood park sits on a hill providing great views of the community, Fraser River and Fountain Ridge.

Hangman's Tree Park is covered with looming ponderosa pine trees, some the direct descendants of the Hangman Tree. Amongst the trees is a series of picnic tables - some in the shade, some in the open.

The fallen tree rests, as the story goes, beside the grave of William Armitage convicted of the murder of Thomas Clegg on October 15th, 1863.

Visit Hangman's Tree Park in Lillooet, Cariboo-Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada