Squamish Culture - Transportation

Transportation

Being a coastal people, the Sḵwxwú7mesh historically travelled either by foot or by canoe. Different styles of canoe existed for different types of water. Seagoing canoes, typically larger, would used on the open ocean. Smaller Inlet-style canoes, used in calmer waters and shorter travel to nearby villages or neighboring people. Cargo-canoes were also made for trading large amounts of goods. The main way or transportation was through canoe pulling. Intricate paths and trails were developed to trade with interior nations more inland.

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