Mniku (Chapel Island) Sacred Pilgrimage Site
Bras d’Or Lake, Richmond County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada Christianity
National Historic Site and longstanding spiritual gathering and Saint Anne pilgrimage place of the Mi’kmaq.
Sacred SiteIndigenous spirituality
Xá:ytem / Hatzic Rock
Xá:ytem
National Historic Site centred on an ancient Stó:lō transformer-stone tradition and nearby archaeological heritage.
Sacred Place Overview
About Xá:ytem / Hatzic Rock
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
National Historic Site centred on an ancient Stó:lō transformer-stone tradition and nearby archaeological heritage. The designated property includes both a long-occupied settlement location and a significant transformer rock associated with Stó:lō oral history.
Sacred Place at a Glance
A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.
Place TypeSacred Site
Religious TraditionIndigenous spirituality
LocationMission, British Columbia, Canada
CountryCanada
HeritageNational Historic Site of Canada
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionIndigenous spirituality
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
The designated property includes both a long-occupied settlement location and a significant transformer rock associated with Stó:lō oral history.
Sacred Tradition
Stó:lō teachings associate the rock with a transformative spiritual narrative and regard the site as a place of cultural renewal.
Editorial Context
The transformer story is identified as Stó:lō tradition; the long habitation record is archaeological evidence.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
National Historic Site of Canada
Entry & Visitor Rules
Practical access information and visitor guidance for this Sacred Place.
Restricted areas / visitor rulesConfirm First Nation site access and visiting permission before arrival.
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Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Canadian Register of Historic Places