2015 Northern British Columbia Travel Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Colour lasers do not accurately represent the colours in the finished product. This proof is strictly for layout purposes only.

APPROVALS

Art Director:

Copywriter:

Producer:

Accounts: PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK FOR ACCURACY.

Software: InDesign Version: CS6

5th Floor, 1085 Homer Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1J4

p: 778 331 8340f: 778 331 8341

www.thisisdare.com DIELINE DIELINE DIELINEKYMC DIELINE

DOCKET #: 132101500-65 CLIENT: DBC DESCRIPTION: NBC Regional Guide Cover

FILE NAME: Travel Guide-NBC.inddTRIM: 8" x 10.75" BLEED: .25"

IMAGE INFO: 300 dpi NOTES:

Prod Mgr.: CK

Acct Exec.: SF

Art Director: TT

Copywriter: --

Operator: A

01PROOF#

northern british columbia

NORTHERNBCTOURISM .COM

Travel guide 2015

PLEASE NOTE: Colour lasers do not accurately represent the colours in the finished product. This proof is strictly for layout purposes only.

APPROVALS

Art Director:

Copywriter:

Producer:

Accounts: PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK FOR ACCURACY.

Software: InDesign Version: CS6

5th Floor, 1085 Homer Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1J4

p: 778 331 8340f: 778 331 8341

www.thisisdare.com DIELINE DIELINE DIELINEKYMC DIELINE

DOCKET #: 132101914-8 CLIENT: DBC DESCRIPTION: exploreBC ad

FILE NAME: 1914-8_DBC_8x10.75.inddTRIM: 8" x 10.75" FOLD: BLEED: .125"

IMAGE INFO: 300 dpi NOTES:

Prod Mgr.: ck

Acct Exec.: pc

Art Director: cf

Copywriter: --

Operator: a/mr

1 1CLIENT PROOF # INTERNAL REVIEW #

Share your BC experiences“Super, Natural British Columbia” and “Super, Natural” are trade-marks of Destination BC Corp.

Twitter bird design mark is a registered trade-mark of Twitter Inc. Instagram Camera logo is a trade-mark of Instagram, LLC in the United States and elsewhere.

#exploreBC

©2015 - Northern British Columbia Tourism Association (the”Region”). All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. This Guide does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an endorsement or recommendation of any carrier, hotel, restaurant or any other facility, attraction or activity in British Columbia, for which neither Destination BC Corp. nor the Region assumes any responsibility. Super, Natural British Columbia®, Hello BC®, Visitor Centre and all associated logos/trade-marks are trade-marks or Official Marks of Destination BC Corp. Admission fees and other terms and conditions may apply to attractions and facilities referenced in this Guide. Errors and omissions excepted.

PUBLISHER: Northern British Columbia

Tourism AssociationProject Manager: Clint Fraser

DESIGN / LAYOUT: Concept Design Ltd.

Suite 201 - 1389 Third AvenuePrince George, B.C. Canada V2L 3E8

Telephone: 250-564-1309www.conceptdesign.ca

PUBLISHED FOR:Northern British Columbia

Tourism Association1274 5th Avenue

Prince George, B.C. V2L 3L2Telephone: 250-561-0432

Email: [email protected]

PRINTED IN CANADAFOR FREE DISTRIBUTION

NORTHERN BC MAP

NORTHWEST BCBRITISH COLUMBIA

HAIDA GWAIIBRITISH COLUMBIA

TRAVEL TIPSTHINGS YOU

SHOULD KNOW

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

CONTENTS

FOR ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS AND TRAVEL IDEAS VISIT

www.HelloBC.com WWW.NORTHERNBCTOURISM.COM

CHECK OUTNorthern British Columbia on Facebook.com/NorthernBC or

follow us on Twitter: @TourismBCNorth

Cover Photo: Grizzly Bear – Ian McAllister

92

90

80

48

40

06

04

NORTHEAST BCBRITISH COLUMBIA

NORTHERN BCINTRODUCTION

Haida Gwaii Museum, Skidegate - Sian James

Prince Rupert, B.C. - J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

Mountain Goat, Dawson Creek - Simon Ratcliffe

Iskut, B.C. – Tim Swanky

British ColumbiaCANADA

With 500,000 square kilometers of astonishingly diverse geography, northern B.C. boasts recreation and wildlife-viewing opportunities year-round. More than 60 provincial, national and marine parks and wildlife refuges offer access to unique ecosystems and priceless cultural heritage treasures. Of course, the tone of any place is set by its people. Fewer than 500,000 residents make northern B.C. one of the least densely populated places in North America. But those who do call it home are as passionate about the recreational assets in their backyards as they are about its vibrant culture and colorful past — and eager to share it with you. Experience the friendly hospitality of northern British Columbians, and you’ll be back again and again.

Traveling from Vanderhoof north up to Atlin, then back to Terrace and out to Prince Rupert.

Traveling from your arrival at Sandspit and moving up island to Masset and Old Massett.

OF THEREGIONS

NORTH

SECTION 01

NORTHEAST

SECTION 02

NORTHWEST

SECTION 03

HAIDA GWAII

01 03

02N O RT H E R N B R I T I S H CO LU M B I A T R AV E L G U I D E 2 0 1 54 W W W. N O RT H E R N B C TO U R I S M .CO M

Muncho Lake – Albert Normandin Khutzeymateen – Doug Davis Skidegate – Sian James

Traveling from Prince George east to Tete Jaune Cache and north to the Yukon border.

British ColumbiaCANADA

INTRODUCTION: NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA

“IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR PRISTINE NATURAL BEAUTY, RICH HISTORY, FASCINATING ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND GENUINE PEOPLE, YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE: NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA HAS IT ALL.”

030102

Prince George

HOW THIS GUIDE WORKS:

For ease of use, this guide is divided

into sections that roughly parallel major travel routes.

Prince George, and points east and north, are described in the section

titled: 01 NORTHEAST BRITISH COLUMBIA.

B.C. points west and northwest of Prince George are described in the

section titled: 02 NORTHWEST BRITISH COLUMBIA.

03 HAIDA GWAII / QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS

are described in a third section of the same name. Each section

is also identified by a corresponding colour.

N O RT H E R N B R I T I S H CO LU M B I A T R AV E L G U I D E 2 0 1 5 5W W W. N O RT H E R N B C TO U R I S M .CO M

SNAP IT & WATCH!In this guide look for codes like this and scan them with your smartphone for exclusive content. To read the code you will need a code reader application. Get one at http://gettag.mobi

Ancient Forest - Northeast, B.C.– Northern BC Tourism

Kiskatinaw Bridge - near Dawson Creek, B.C.– Simon Ratcliffe

01

WELCOME TO NORTHEAST BCTo watch videos on your smartphone scan this code.

Muncho Lake, - Northeast, B.C.– Albert Normandin

SECTION 01 NORTHEAST BC

N O RT H E R N B R I T I S H CO LU M B I A T R AV E L G U I D E 2 0 1 58 W W W. N O RT H E R N B C TO U R I S M .CO M

Take time in Prince George to learn about characters who have shaped the north’s fascinating history — by visiting the galleries and museums that tell stories about northern B.C. First Nations, explorers, fur-traders, gold-seekers, pioneers, railroaders and lumberjacks. Glimpse its future, too, by visiting one of Canada’s most distinguished small universities — the University of Northern B.C. and the new Wood Innovation and Design Centre. If you head north from Prince George on Highway 97, you’ll discover the youthful, entrepreneurial heart of northeastern B.C. Feel its dynamism, expressed in industries such as mining, oil and gas; in engineering wonders like the WAC Bennett Dam (In most years, it produces about one-quarter of the electricity consumed by BC Hydro’s domestic customers); and in communities like Fort St. John — one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, thick forests and fertile valleys cut by winding rivers and sparkling waterfalls. Its resource wealth is paralleled by equally resourceful people. Potent examples are found in towns like Tumbler Ridge, southeast of Chetwynd on Highway 29. After

making discoveries of dinosaur tracks, fossils and bones, this mining town recast itself as a compelling visitor attraction and centre for palaeontological research. Dino-seeking visitors can’t help resist visiting Kinuseo Falls, whose thunderous height surpasses

Niagara Falls, and the new UNESCO - supported Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark only the second such park in North America. Continue north to reach the awe-inspiring Alaska Highway, driving through some of North America’s most scarcely populated territory, and you’ll come to understand why this route is so often identified with adventure. To really appreciate this feat of civic engineering and its

strategic role in U.S. military history, visit Alaska Highway-related attractions in Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson. The Alaska Highway also offers access to some of B.C.’s best kept secrets: Mesozoic-Era marine fossils and rare arctic butterflies in Pink Mountain Provincial Park. Riotous wildflowers in the alpine meadows of Stone Mountain Provincial Park. Stone’s sheep, and jade-green waters, of Muncho Lake Provincial Park.Everyone who journeys the remote Alaska Highway should reward themselves, at least once, with a visit to Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park. Although popular in summer, the springs are truly resplendent on frosty winter days. One restorative dip in this steaming oasis, and you’ll see why their mineralized pools and diverse flora have drawn human visitors for millennia.Travel east of Prince George on Highway 16, and arrive in the Robson Valley — the western slope of the Rocky Mountains and the birthplace of the mighty Fraser River. Communities like Dunster and McBride offer excellent bases for outdoor adventurers exploring by foot, ski, jet boat or snowmobile.

NORTHEASTB R I T I S H C O L U M B I A

Dawson Creek, B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe


SECTION 01

Top row: Liard River Hot Springs – Simon Ratcliffe / Dawson Creek Airport – Peace Photographics Inc. / WAC Bennett Dam – Simon Ratcliffe

Middle row: Canoeing Muncho Lake – Albert Normandin / Bison – Simon Ratcliffe

Bottom row: Mile O Cairn, Dawson Creek – Simon Ratcliffe / Dawson Creek Rodeo – Simon Ratcliffe / Fly-fishing – Clint Fraser

YOUR NORTHERN B.C. TOUR WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY INCLUDE A STOP IN PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.’S UNOFFICIAL NORTHERN CAPITAL CITY AND AN IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION HUB.

From here, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies beckons from the provincial park of the same name: Mount Robson. Considered a crown jewel among the world’s parks, Mount Robson offers experiences for every taste — from vehicle-accessible camping to pristine locales that humans rarely see.Winter brings a whole new slate of recreation opportunities to northeastern B.C. Heli-ski east of Prince George, or cross-country ski on groomed trails just minutes from downtown. Snowmobile on 300 kilometers of glorious trails near Tumbler Ridge, and skate on free, outdoor rinks found at many northeastern B.C. lakes and townsites. Some winter activities are unique: try a round of snow-golf at Fort St. John’s High on Ice carnival. Bundle up, and get swept up by the infectious enthusiasm of howling dog teams at sled dog races which have drawn international competitors to Fort Nelson for almost 50 years.Whichever season or direction you travel, you’ll meet friendly northeastern British Columbians who are as passionate about play as they are work — and as you discover their backyard, you’ll understand why.


B R I T I S H C O L U M B I ANORTHEAST

Kinuseo Falls – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

Sandman Hotels, Inns & Suites: Prince George | McBride | Terrace | Smithers Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts: Prince George

So Many Reasons to Stay: Centrally located | Complimentary high-speed Internet | On-site dining | Meeting & banquet facilities | Pet friendly | Fitness facilities | Complimentary parking

*Amenities vary by location

GREAT LOCATIONS IN NORTHERN BC

1 800 SANDMAN (726 3626) sandmanhotelgroup.com

NORTHEAST BC – Continued…

PRINCE GEORGENear the geographical heart of B.C., Prince George has a solid claim to the title of B.C.’s northern capital. Located at the convergence of Highways 97 and 16, north/south and east/west-bound railways, and the Nechako and Fraser Rivers, it is a major hub of transport, commerce, services and culture.The region was first inhabited by the Lheidli T’enneh, a


Two Rivers Art Gallery – A Golden Raven Experience

Prince George Farmers Market – Roman Muntener

some places do have it all...aren’t you glad you know about this one

Pet-friendly rooms

24-hour room service

Shogun Teppan Restaurant The Coffee Garden Winston’s Lounge

Complimentary Wi-Fi

amenities

Local hiking

Mountain biking

Beautiful scenery and parks

Heli-skiing, skiing and snowmobiling

local gems

reservationscoasthotels.com800.663.1144

Here in the Northern Gateway of Prince George, we’re known for our

hospitality — and few places can match the warm welcome you’ll feel when

you stay at the Coast Inn of the North. We get a thrill out of making sure you

have every comfort and enjoy your stay to the utmost.

Fort George Park – Alex Zander Photography


Carrier-speaking First Nation. Their first contact with European colonizers may have been 1793, when Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie canoed past what is now Prince George. But it was fur trader Simon Fraser, in 1807, who built a fur trading outpost on the group’s traditional territory and named it Fort George, in honour of King George III.

Downtown Prince George, BC – J.F. Bergeron – Enviro Foto

Hart lake – Clint Fraser


Discover North ceNtral Bc’s Premier

museums, galleries & cultural attractions.

valemount museumValemountwww.valemountmuseum.ca

valley museum & archivesMcBridewww.valleymuseum.ca

Whistle stop GalleryMcBridewww.whistlestopgallery.org

the exploration Placemuseum & science centre Prince Georgewww.theexplorationplace.com

two rivers GalleryPrince Georgewww.tworiversartgallery.com

central British columbia railway & Forestry museumPrince Georgewww.pgrfm.bc.ca

huble homestead historic sitePrince George www.hublehomestead.ca

mackenzie & District museumMackenziewww.mackenziemuseum.ca

Barkerville historic townBarkervillewww.barkerville.ca

Fort st. James Nationalhistoric siteFort St. James www.pc.gc.ca/stjames

For money-saving coupons, upcoming events, and more, visit… www.goldenraven.ca

ARTS | CULTURE | HERITAGE

A GOLDEN RAVENEXPERIENCE

Prince George – Northern BC Tourism


The post remained comparatively isolated until 1903, when plans for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (later CN Rail) began to fuel land speculation and agricultural settlement. In 1915, the city of Prince George was incorporated, and is named after the fourth son of King George V.Prince George struggled over the difficult years of the Great War, a Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Great Depression, but its economy sprang to life in World War II, when a new army camp of 6,000 soldiers bolstered demand for services. As post-war reconstruction efforts fuelled a growing international demand for lumber, Prince George’s forest industry took root. In 1981, it was the second largest city in B.C. Despite changes wrought by forest industry consolidation, globalization and B.C.’s mountain pine beetle epidemic, wood remains one of the city’s primary economic drivers.Prince George continues to bloom in other respects. Its active, sport-loving citizens are enthusiastic supporters of the Western Hockey League Prince George Cougars and the BCHL Prince George Spruce Kings. The city regularly hosts high-profile athletic events, such as the 2012 World Baseball Challenge and the 2007 Royal Bank Cup National Junior A Hockey Championships. Prince George is hosting the Canada Winter Games in February 2015.


PRINCE GEORGE – Continued…

Central British Columbia Railway & Forestry Museum – A Golden Raven Experience

1790 Hwy 97 South, Prince George, BC

1-800-325-3535fourpointsprincegeorge.com

We’ll make your stay one of the best hotel

experiences ever.

A variety of fl oor plans and features to choose from such as:• One & two bedroom suites• Hospitality suites• Beautiful hardwood fl oors• Deep soaker jacuzzi tubs• Free high speed internet• 32” LCD/HDTV• Vaulted ceilings

• Balconies• Gas fi replaces• Exclusive “Comfort Bed”• State-of-the-art Fitness Centre• Ergonomic desk & chairs• Pool & Hot Tub

• Our in-house services include the Blackwater Restaurant & Lounge, Room Service, the Willow Room for meetings and gatherings for up to 60 persons, catering & much more.


Ethnic restaurants, specialty stores, and diverse cultural activities cater to increasingly cosmopolitan tastes of Prince Georgians. Convenient air links and the shooting of several productions have made Prince George increasingly attractive to film crews. The vibrant University of Northern B.C., Canada’s Green University is celebrating its 25th year in 2015. This researched-focused academic powerhouse is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top-ranked small universities, and it has recently claimed space in the new Wood Innovation and Design Centre, a six-storey wood frame building.

What to see and do in Prince George Get your art fix at the Two Rivers Gallery, which

offers an ever-changing selection of top-quality works by local, regional and national artists. Source the gallery’s gift store, and downtown shops for quality crafts and high-end creative gifts.

View one of the largest vintage rail collections in B.C., at the Central British Columbia Railway & Forestry Museum on River Road. Artifacts date from 1899, and include buildings, locomotives, rail cars and artifacts from the steam and diesel railway eras, as well as vintage logging, mining and agricultural machinery. Inquire about special events hosted year-round.


Ancient Forest – Simon Ratcliffe

Client: Tourism Price GeorgeFile: TPG_0038_NBCTravelGuide_HP_Ad.inddSize: 3.375” x 9.875”Fonts: Graublau Sans - bold, regularDate: 09.10.14_FNRes: 300ppiDesigner: GM Proofed by: KMTPG 2015 Northern BC Regional Tourism Guide Print Ad HP

C M Y K

Step back in time at the Huble Homestead, 40 km (25 mi) north of town off Highway 97. This living heritage site includes a restored turn-of-the- century homestead, general store and trading post, blacksmith shop, post office and First Nations fish camp. Walk the Giscome Portage, an 8.5 km (5 mi) trail that originates at the homestead and crosses the Continental Divide. Originally used by the Carrier people, it was later made into a wagon road to accommodate Gold Rush- era traffic.

Enjoy live entertainment, home-baked goods, local crafts and organic produce at the Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings, year round (at 1074 - 6th Avenue.)


Huble Homestead – A Golden Raven Experience

Stimulate your brain at Exploration Place Science Centre and Museum, located in Fort George Park. Full- sized dinosaur models, 70-million-year old fossils, a wide ranging selection of live critters, hands-on games for kids, First Nations artifacts, an operable Nickelodeon player piano, an authentic jail cell, an interactive sports machine that tests your abilities at five sports — these are just some of the experiences that await.


Visit a park! Enjoy Shane Lake, and 15 km (9 mi) of trails at Prince George’s largest park: Forests For The World. Delight in lush flower gardens and a panoramic view from Connaught Hill Park, behind the downtown public library. Take a ride on the narrow-gauge steam train on summer weekends and holidays. Catch live entertainment, bring the kids to the Rotary water- spray playground. From here, you can walk, bike or blade the Heritage River Trail, which follows the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, to Cottonwood Island Park.

Embrace Prince George winters — on groomed cross- country ski trails convenient to downtown, three nearby ski hills and enough indoor and outdoor ice to keep skaters, curlers and hockey players moving!

Take in a musical masterpiece, performed by the Prince George Symphony Orchestra or visiting big name acts at the CN Centre.

Tour the award-winning University of Northern B.C. campus. Maclean’s Magazine has consistently ranked UNBC as one of the top small universities in Canada.

Find Out More About Prince George, B.C.Visit www.tourismpg.com or call Tourism Prince George at 1-800-668-7646 or the Prince George Visitor Centre at 250-562-3700

PRINCE GEORGE – Continued…

University of Northern British Columbia – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

HARTWAY RV PARK / BED & BREAKFAST

• OpenYearRound

• Welltreedoropensunnysites

• FlowerGardens• FirePits

• AntiqueShop• 6milesfromDowntown

• ClosetoGolfing,DriveInMovies,Shopping,RaceTracks

Hwy 97 North, 7729 Kelly Rd South, Prince George, BC

P:250.962.8848TF:866.962.8848W:hartwaybedandbreakfast.ca

• Newly renovated rooms• New fitness centre

• Tropical gardens• Restaurant and lounge

www.esthersinn.com

at

Guests ages 6 and under stay and eat free!

1151 Commercial Cres • Prince George, BC • 1-800-663-6844


MCBRIDEMcBride is on Highway 16 — 208 km (125 mi) east of Prince George. In 1913, this railway town became the divisional point for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, and for some time it was the largest rail yard between Winnipeg and Prince Rupert. Today, it’s a great base for all-season exploration of the recreation paradise of the Robson Valley. Agriculture, forestry and tourism employ most of its 586 residents, and McBride’s stunning surroundings inspire local artists.

What to see and do in McBride Explore the Robson Valley independently or with

professional guides — on foot, snowshoe, skis, snowmobile or horseback, by boat, kayak, canoe or via helicopter-facilitated skiing and hiking tours.

Source high-quality, locally produced arts and crafts and arrange artists’ studio tours, at the Whistle Stop Gallery in the Heritage Railway Station.

Stroll the Fire Hydrant Tour; each one is painted by an accomplished artist.

View local artifacts and travelling shows, at the Valley Museum and Archives.

In August, watch spawning Chinook salmon continue their journey (from the distant Pacific!) up the Beaver Falls.

Stock up on local, organic produce at farmers markets, held Friday afternoons in McBride and Saturday mornings in nearby Dunster.

Picnic on the banks of the Fraser, at Koeneman Regional Park just east of town.

Observe plentiful birds from the viewing platform and gazebo at Horseshoe Lake.

Hear an eclectic lineup of music at the Robson Valley Music Festival, held in late August.

Attend the Robson Valley Fall Fair, an old fashioned country fair held on the last weekend in August.

Find Out More About McBride, B.C.Drop in or call the Visitor Centre, open year round in the railway station, at 1-866-569-3366, and visit www.mcbride.ca

TETE JAUNE CACHEDiscover Tete Jaune Cache (pop. 500) near the junction of Highways 5 and 16. Like the Yellowhead Highway and Pass, Tete Jaune (“yellow head” in French) was named after Pierre Hastination, a blond Iroquois-Metis trapper and trader who guided for the Hudson’s Bay Company.

What to see and do in Tete Jaune Cache Jet-boat or whitewater raft the Fraser River rapids.

During late August and early September, view the mighty Chinook Salmon jumping up Rearguard Falls after having swum 1200 km (746 mi) from the mouth of the Fraser River to spawn.

Camp and explore extensive trails in one of B.C.’s crown jewels: Mount Robson Provincial Park, just 11 km (7 mi) east on Highway 16.

Find out more about Tete Jaune Cache, B.C.For more info about the park, visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks


Crescent Spur Loos – Carol Fairhurst

FOR REFERENCE, SEE THE MAP ON PAGE 48

AT THIS POINTFrom here you can continue east along Highway 16 and on to Mount Robson. For the purposes of this guide you will now be routed north of Prince George on Highway 97 to Mackenzie, B.C.

What to see and do in Mackenzie Climb Morfee Mountain on foot, bike, ATV or

snowmobile, for breathtaking views of Mackenzie and its rugged, mountainous terrain.

Swim, boat, kayak, canoe, water-ski and fish on picturesque Morfee Lake. Picnic, barbecue and play volleyball at its sandy beach (includes fire pits and volleyball nets).

Walk, jog or hike the trails of John Dahl Park, for great views of Morfee Lake.

Watch birds at the Mackenzie Nature Observatory, in the abundant Mugaha Marsh. Learn about migration monitoring, which occurs from about July 20 to September 20.

MACKENZIEThe District of Mackenzie is only 185 scenic kilometers (115 mi) north of Prince George and 188 km (117 mi) southwest of Chetwynd. Named for Alexander Mackenzie, the Scottish explorer who camped near here in 1793 en route to the Pacific Coast, Mackenzie is a forestry-based community of 3,507. It boasts remarkable recreation opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, camping, wildlife viewing, photography, snowmobiling, skiing and year-round fishing.

Morfee Mountain – Simon Ratcliffe


Explore one of B.C.’s newest parks: Heather-Dina Lakes Provincial Park, 25 km (16 mi) north of town. Hike and camp at primitive sites; canoe and fish its numerous small lakes.

Enjoy nine holes of golf at the Mackenzie Golf & Country Club.

Shop for local crafts, and visit the arts centre and museum, at the Ernie Bodin Community Centre.

In winter, fire up your snowmobile for the porch-to- powder experience, and enjoy enviable snow conditions and diverse trails that make Mackenzie a sledder’s dream.

Ski downhill or toboggan at Little Mac Ski Hill, and explore Mackenzie’s groomed, lit cross-country ski trails — just seconds from downtown.

Enjoy intermediate-level downhill skiing at Powder King Mountain Resort, 67 km (42 mi) northeast of Mackenzie on Highway 97.

Find out more about Mackenzie, B.C.Call the Chamber of Commerce at 1-877-622-5360 or the District of Mackenzie at 250-997-3221, or visit www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca


Mackenzie, B.C. – Clint Fraser

... the sky’s the limit !

The ultimate four season adventure playground

Toll Free: 1 877 997 9940 | www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca | Email: [email protected]

Photo by: D.Pitkethly

Its tranquil location in the Rocky Mountain Trench provides access to an abundance of year round outdoor recreation opportunities.

Explore our Waterways - Grab your canoe or kayak and enjoy the breathtaking views while paddling the many waterways in our area.

Fishing - several lakes offer a wide variety of fi sh for all levels of angler.

Golf - 9 scenic holes and only minutes from the main road.

Trails - our extensive trail network entertains hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Wildlife - Grab your camera! An abundance of wildlife inhabit our area.

Geocaching - Play Geocache here! It’s easy, fun and free!

Winter Fun - No shortage of snow here! Enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fi shing.

Photo by: R&C Souka

swimmingKayaking CampingsleddingGeocachingFishingHiking canoeing Boating Camping skiingWildlife Hiking skiingMountain Biking Golfi ng Geocaching Sledding birding Fishing

birding

Photo by: G.Schneider


The Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. Artists from all over the world compete in this unique competition. The District of Chetwynd keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. � Spectators can watch the artists create their works of art over the four days from start to fi nish� Today, competitors come from as far as Wales and Japan to compete� Don’t miss the quick carve competition held on Sunday and your chance to bid on a piece at the auction! � Take a self-guided walking tour � Over 140 carvings and more added each year - a must-see!

ChetwyndYour four season playground...

Located in the eastern foothills of the Northern Rocky Mountains, Chetwynd offers a unique balance of prairies, mountains, wilderness and a full service community. The area is well known for its breathtaking scenery and countryside.

INTERNATIONAL CHAINSAW CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP JUNE 11 - 14, 2015

11th

annual

www.gochetwynd.com

Tel: 250.788.1943 • Fax: [email protected]

Chetwynd Visitor Centre

snap & watch

bonus video content

You Tube

CHAINSAW CARVING TOUR | GREENSPACE TRAIL SYSTEM | GOLF | SWIMMING | CAMPINGFISHING | HUNTING | CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING | SNOWMOBILING | MOUNTAIN BIKING

Pick up a brochure at the

Visitor Centre and take a

self-guided tour of the

carvings.Over 140Carvings

Chetwynd 2015 NBCTA FINAL.indd 1 2014-10-23 2:43 PM

HUDSON’S HOPEMidway between Chetwynd and Fort St. John, you’ll encounter Hudson’s Hope — a friendly community of 970 on the banks of the Peace River. Power projects, agriculture, and forestry have long been economic drivers here, but oil and gas exploration, guide-outfitting and eco-tourism are growing in importance. Restaurants, campgrounds, gas bars and a grocery store welcome visitors, but it’s “dinosaurs and dams” that capture their attention. Two massive hydroelectric projects were sited here in the 1960s. Their construction unearthed internationally significant, fossilized dinosaur skeletons. One newly discovered species of ichthyosaur was named after the District: Hudsonelpidia.

CHETWYNDThe bustling, hospitable community of Chetwynd is positioned at the junction of Highways 29 and 97, where the eastern foothills of the Rockies open up to the expansive, prairie-like Peace River country.A transportation hub for the Peace River region, the District of Chetwynd is blessed with abundant natural resources, a stunning mountain backdrop, and the gently rolling topography which inspired early European settlers to call it “Little Prairie”. Such assets, and a diverse economic base of forestry, energy, mining, ranching and tourism, appeal to its outdoor-loving, family-oriented population.

What to see and do in Chetwynd Discover and photograph Chetwynd’s impressive

collection of more than 80 detailed chainsaw sculptures, depicting everything from mermaids to wildlife. Watch accomplished chainsaw carvers in mid-June, when Chetwynd hosts the International Chainsaw Carving Competition.

Visit Chetwynd’s first-rate recreation complex, which includes a wave pool, team-size hot tub, sauna, six- sheet curling rink, ice area, outdoor skating oval, skateboard park and sports fields.

Tee up at Chetwynd’s two nine-hole golf courses.

Camp, picnic, fish, boat, or take a bracing dip in one of Chetwynd’s crystal-clear lakes.

Hike and bike Chetwynd area trails, which range from easy to challenging; for directions, consult the Greenspace Trail Map, available at the Visitor Centre.

In winter, explore Chetwynd terrain by snowmobile or cross-country skis, and enjoy intermediate-level downhill skiing at Powder King Mountain Resort, 110 km (68 mi) southwest on Highway 97.

Curl or skate at a local rink or lake, and bundle up for a bout of ice-fishing.

Find out more about Chetwynd, B.C.Call the Chetwynd Visitor Centre at 250-788-1943, and visit www.gochetwynd.com



Hudson’s Hope, B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. GET SOME AT THE W.A.C. BENNETT DAM VISITOR CENTRETake an underground tour, see how electricity is made, and learn about BC’s history.

Open 10am - 5pm May 16 - September 7, 2015

Plan your visit at bchydro.com/bennett. To contact us call 250 783 5048 or email [email protected].

A13-424

W.A.C. Bennett Dam

Hudson’s Hope

Chetwynd

Peace Canyon Dam

29

29

Canyon Drive

Fort. St. John

Visit the Peace Canyon Dam, 8 km (5 mi) south of Hudson’s Hope on Highway 29. It re-uses water that has already generated electricity at the WAC Bennett Dam. A Visitors’ Centre offers exhibits on the region’s natural history, First Nations, settlement, and construction of this dam which produces more than 3.5 billion KWh annually — enough to heat more than 200,000 average sized homes.

Marvel at the WAC Bennett Dam’s energy source: man-made Williston Lake. At 1,773 km2 (685 mi2), it is B.C.’s largest reservoir. Boat and fish for plentiful trout and whitefish on the Williston reservoir in summer, and explore it by snowmobile in winter… but do inform yourself about hazards unique to reservoir recreation first!


What to see and do in Hudson’s Hope Tour the Hudson’s Hope Museum. View some

of North America’s finest fossilized footprints from the dinosaur era, as well as artifacts from area First Nations, trappers, miners and pioneers — all in a Hudson’s Bay Trading Post.

Visit one of the largest dams of its kind: the WAC Bennett Dam, 23 km (14 mi) west of Hudson’s Hope on Canyon Drive. Enjoy the video, and tour the Gordon M. Shrum underground powerhouse, set 152 m (500 ft) deep in the bedrock underlying the dam. WAC Bennett Dam produces about 25 per cent of B.C.’s power!

WAC Bennett Dam – Simon Ratcliffe

• Museum• Historical Touring• Fossil Displays• Annual Fishing Derby• Outdoor Swimming Pool

• Walking Trails• Hiking• Baseball Fields• ATV Trails• Skating/Curling Rinks

• WAC Bennett & Peace Canyon Dams

• High School Rodeo• Cross Country Skiing at

Cameron Lake

With the majestic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, Hudson’s Hope’s array of landscape and wildlife is a unique region in today’s busy world...

Take the scenic Hudson’s Hope loop:

Enjoy a variety of scenic camping options:

Join us on Facebook

For more information, contact our Visitor Centre:250-783-9154 (May - September) 250-783-9901 (Off Season)Email: [email protected]

www.hudsonshope.ca

• Dinosaur Lake • Cameron Lake• King Gething • Alwin Holland• 3 private RV parks

4 Municipal Campgrounds (open May - Sept)

Hudsons Hope2015.indd 1 2014-10-06 3:13 PM


Explore the Peace River by canoe or power boat.

Enjoy a round of golf at Moberly Lake & District Golf Club, a nine-hole course 40 km (25 mi) south of Hudson’s Hope on Highway 29.

Find out more about Hudson’s Hope, B.C.Visit www.hudsonshope.ca, email [email protected] or call the Hudson Hope Visitor Centre at 250-783-9154 (May to October), or 250-783-9901 (November to April)

TUMBLER RIDGETumbler Ridge (pop. 2,710) is found at the junction of Highways 29 and 52, near the confluence of Flatbed Creek and the Murray and Wolverine Rivers. About 15 years ago, the economy of this young coal-mining community teetered as coal prices plunged. In 2000, that changed — when two local kids discovered dinosaur tracks in creek side rock. The excellent samples drew international attention from scientists and visitors alike. Since then, over 400 dinosaur bones have been excavated in the region. Resilient townspeople reinvented the town, establishing a palaeontological research centre,

museum and dinosaur-related tours. Today, dino-seeking visitors can’t help but discover Tumbler Ridge’s other assets: sparkling waterfalls, impressive trail networks, and four nearby provincial parks. In 2014 the 7722 square kilometre Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark was officially added to the UNESCO - supported Global Geopark Network.

What to see and do in Tumbler Ridge Visit the new Dinosaur Discovery Gallery to learn

about B.C.’s earliest creatures — and current dinosaur excavations.

Take a Dinosaur Trackway Tour. Especially popular is the one-hour evening Wolverine tour, where lanterns illuminate tracks less visible by day and ambience is created by recorded, dinosaur-like sounds.

Treat the kids to a two-day or week-long Dinosaur Camp of field trips, excavations, and interactive introductions to palaeontology and geology.

Visit Flatbed Creek, just outside of town. Follow trails from the parking area to dinosaur tracks, a bird sanctuary and a fine swimming hole at Flatbed Falls (maps available at the Visitor Centre).


KiKiKKK nunununun seseses oooooFaFaFaFaF lllss

Waterfalls & Dinosaurs

For more info about our world www.visitTumblerRidge.ca or call 1-877-SAW-DINO • [email protected]

Look beneath BC’s unturned stone of outdoor adventure.Discover Tumbler Ridge today!

Big, wild parks, dinosaur trackway tours, fi shing, golf, ATV trails, snowmobiling, expansive alpine playgrounds… experience the impressive power of nature

Explore 37 trails to alpine meadows, old-growth forests, jagged peaks and magnificent waterfalls and canyons throughout the area and in Monkman Provincial Park.

Awe at Kinuseo Falls (higher than Niagara Falls!). View them from the onsite platform or pre-book a riverboat tour through the Visitor Centre. Camping is available in the park.

Explore Monkman Lake trails to access Monkman Cascades: 10 waterfalls separated by placid pools, all along Monkman Creek.

Camp, hike, canoe, kayak and fish at deep-blue Gwillim Lake, 45 km (28 mi) northwest off Highway 29.

Drive the self-guided interpretive tour (brochures available) to learn the fascinating history of Monkman Pass, or gear up for a spectacular, multi-day wilderness trek on Monkman Pass Memorial Trail.

Golf at Tumbler Ridge’s scenic and challenging nine-hole course. Watch for wildlife!

Cheer on athletes — or participate! — in the Emperor’s Challenge, held the second weekend of August. This mountain marathon climbs 2,000 ft to the summit of Mount Babcock before descending.

Explore the winter landscape on cross-country skis or by snowmobile, on more than 300 km (186 mi) of maintained trails.

Unwind after an active day, in the whirlpool, sauna or steam room at the Aquatic Center.

Find out more about Tumbler Ridge, B.C.Drop in to the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre, call them at 1-877-729-3466 or 250-242-3123 and visit www.VisitTumblerRidge.ca

DAWSON CREEKWith a rich pioneer and World War II history, Dawson Creek is a city of 11,583 people with an economy based on agriculture, forestry, energy and tourism. Located at the junction of four highways, Dawson Creek is Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway.In 1942, only months after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, Dawson Creek became a staging point of the U.S. government’s ambitious building project: a 2,400 km (1,491 mi) road through vast wilderness stretching from the end of the railway at Dawson Creek to Fairbanks, Alaska. Within a month, the small hamlet of Dawson Creek witnessed the arrival of 10,000 American troops, military vehicles, road equipment and civilian workers.Originating in Dawson Creek, the “Alaskan-Canadian or Alcan Highway” is a bucket list trip for RVers as the great Alaska Highway adventure. Local attractions celebrate the city’s unique history.

What to see and do in Dawson Creek Visit Alaska Highway House, opened in 2007, for

exhibits and interactive displays about the Alaska Highway story. See fascinating WW II propaganda, video footage, war artifacts, a Willy jeep and take in a screening of the PBS documentary “Building the Alaska Highway”. Pop into the booth to send a personal video postcard to friends and relatives.

Take your photo at the Mile 0 Cairn, designated by U.S. army surveyors as the exact beginning of the Alaska Highway, and at the Mile 0 Post, a landmark which celebrates this famous route.

Visit the Dawson Creek Art Gallery, creatively housed in a renovated 1930s-era grain elevator, for art, handicrafts and displays of historic photos.

Pick up the Downtown Historic Walking Tour brochure from the Visitor Centre, and use the route map to unlock Dawson Creek’s past through narration, heritage buildings, local mural projects and archival photos.



TUMBLER RIDGE – Continued…

Tumbler Ridge – Clint Fraser

Dawson Creek CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE

Visitor GUiDE 1-866-645-3022

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE

Visitor GUiDE 1-866-645-3022

british columbia canada

ToUr

IsM

• The Alaska Highway Photo Exhibit on display• Local and Touring Exhibits• The Grainery Artisan & Gift Shop • The Bin Top Studio: Hosting Children’s and Adult Programming

The gift shop showcases local artists and craftsmen featuring pottery, woodwork, jewellery, jade, metalwork, weaving & souvenirs.

Housed in a renovated grain elevator situated in the NAR Park in the center of Dawson Creek. We have: Hours:

Summer (Mid May to Aug) 8am to 5pm 7 days a week

Fall/Winter (Sep. to Early May) 10am to 5pm ~ Tuesday to Friday12pm to 4pm Saturdays

Dawson Creek Art Gallery

101 - 816 Alaska AvenueTel: 250-782-2601 Fax: 250-782-8801Email: [email protected]

Locally owned & operated by Mike & Annette Jalbert


PO Box 2476, Dawson Creek BC, Canada V1G 4T9


Ph: 250-782-9433Cell: 250-219-0305

Toll Free: [email protected]

www.NLRV.com

Where Adventure Begins!Where Adventure Begins!

www.NLRV.com

GPS: N55˚ 45.945 W120˚ 17.441

• 30/50 Amp Full Hookups• Large Pull Thrus• Tenting Area• NEW Laundromat & Private Bathroom Facility • Meeting Room • Satellite TV WiFi • Small Store

GPS: N55˚ 45.945 W120˚ 17.441

Tel: [email protected]

Stay under a canopy of beautiful trees, adjacent to Rotary Lake, Walter Wright Pioneer Village,

and golf course.

• Full hookups

• Free hot showers

• Laundry

• WiFi

• Sani-dump

• Tenting

Mile ‘0’ Park & Campground

TF: 1-866-645-3022 TourismDawsonCreek.comTOURISM DawSOn CReek Facebook.com/alaskahighway

DAWSON CREEK VISITOR CENTRE

NAR Park 900 Alaska Avenue. T: 250-782-9595 TF: 1-866-645-3022

Your Souvenir Headquarters!As well as providing travel info to visitors, our gift shop has a variety of souvenirs:

Postcards • clothing • books • videos & much more!

The Visitor Centre, housed in NAR Railway Station Museum, is operated by Tourism Dawson Creek in cooperation

with Destination British Columbia. To best serve visitors in Dawson Creek the Visitor Centre is open Year-round. Well trained counsellors are available to provide travel

information. Basic facilities are also available at the Visitor Centre such as parking, and public washrooms.

Drop in to the Visitor CentreAND SAy HELLO!





Ph: 250-782-9433Cell: 250-219-0305

Toll Free: [email protected]

www.NLRV.com

Where Adventure Begins!Where Adventure Begins!

www.NLRV.com

GPS: N55˚ 45.945 W120˚ 17.441

• 30/50 Amp Full Hookups• Large Pull Thrus• Tenting Area• NEW Laundromat & Private Bathroom Facility • Meeting Room • Satellite TV WiFi • Small Store

GPS: N55˚ 45.945 W120˚ 17.441

Tel: [email protected]

Stay under a canopy of beautiful trees, adjacent to Rotary Lake, Walter Wright Pioneer Village,

and golf course.

• Full hookups

• Free hot showers

• Laundry

• WiFi

• Sani-dump

• Tenting

Mile ‘0’ Park & Campground

TF: 1-866-645-3022 TourismDawsonCreek.comTOURISM DawSOn CReek Facebook.com/alaskahighway

DAWSON CREEK VISITOR CENTRE

NAR Park 900 Alaska Avenue. T: 250-782-9595 TF: 1-866-645-3022

Your Souvenir Headquarters!As well as providing travel info to visitors, our gift shop has a variety of souvenirs:

Postcards • clothing • books • videos & much more!

The Visitor Centre, housed in NAR Railway Station Museum, is operated by Tourism Dawson Creek in cooperation

with Destination British Columbia. To best serve visitors in Dawson Creek the Visitor Centre is open Year-round. Well trained counsellors are available to provide travel

information. Basic facilities are also available at the Visitor Centre such as parking, and public washrooms.

Drop in to the Visitor CentreAND SAy HELLO!

Toll Free: [email protected] | www.innonthecreek.bc.ca

Your

resturant!

complimentary breakfast

is cooked to order and

served to you in our

Jacuzzi® Room, Business Suites & Kitchenettes

Meeting/Banquet Room

Fitness Center

Free SuperStart® Hot Breakfast

Free Local Calls

Free Wireless Internet

Refrigerator, Microwave

Guest Laundry

Large Vehicle Parking

On Site

Dawson Creek Super 8

Approved

1440 Alaska Ave • Dawson Creek BCTel: 250-782-8899 Toll Free Direct: 1-888-482-8884

Email: [email protected]

www.super8.com 1-800-800-8000

Dawson Creek 1100 Alaska Ave.(250) 782.2400

Grande Prairie11509 Westgate Dr.

(780) 357.0882

TF: 1-866-645-3022 TourismDawsonCreek.comToUrIsM Dawson Creek Facebook.com/alaskahighway

Drop in to the Visitor CentreAND sAy HELLo!

TF: 1-866-645-3022 TourismDawsonCreek.comToUrIsM Dawson Creek Facebook.com/alaskahighway

Facebook.com/ alaskahighway

12217 4th St. Dawson Creek, BC

Complimentary Breakfast + Free Internet Access Health/Fitness Centre + Truck, Bus Parking Available

Dry Sauna + Business Centre Pets Allowed with Condition

Check In Time: 3pm Check out Time: 11amLate Check Out Available

1-250-782-7700

The Best Value Under the SunFREE Daybreak BreakfastFree High-speed Internet

All Rooms with Fridge & MicrowaveCoin Operated Laundry

Toll Free Reservation:1-800-329-7466

Dawson Creek Days Inn640 122 Avenue

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0A4T: 250-782-8887 | F: 250-782-8799

daysinn.ca

start your alaska highway JoUrNEy HErE

ALASKA HIGHWAY HOUSE

Discover the story behind the monumental Alaska Highway.

Just steps from the Mile ‘0” Post.

www.alaskahighwayhouse.com


Tour the Dawson Creek Station Museum in the Northern Alberta Railways Park. View the video documentary on the history of the Alaska Highway, northern wildlife displays, the original 1931 living quarters of the station master and the railroad depot office.

During summer, visit Mile 0 Park. At Walter Wright Pioneer Village, stroll the boardwalks with the complimentary village historic walking tour brochure. View heritage buildings, memorabilia and artifacts, antique vehicles and farm machinery. Savour the eleven colourful, themed gardens of Gardens North. Picnic, swim and relax with the locals at Rotary Lake.

Sample local produce, handicrafts and baked goods at the Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings May through October at the Co-op Mall parking lot.

Pick up the Mile 0 Merchant Discount Coupon Book, for great deals in local shops and restaurants. Free copies are available at the Visitor Centre, the Art Gallery, hotels, motels and campgrounds.

Enjoy free wireless internet access at hotspots in Northern Alberta Railways Park, downtown Dawson

B R I T I S H C O L U M B I ANORTHEASTDAWSON CREEK – Continued…

Dawson Creek, B.C. – Peace Photographics Inc.

Interested in updates about the 75th Anniversary Celebrations in 2017?Email: [email protected] • Website: ouralaskahighway.com

The Village of

Pouce CoupeGateway to the

Peace Country

The Village of Pouce Coupe is a quaint historical Village, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia. Also known as the “Pioneer Capital of the Peace Region”, the amenities are all within walking distance and visitors are encouraged to take time to stroll through the Village with a self-guided walking tour booklet. This friendly Village is nestled north of the Pouce Coupe River amongst golden fields of grain.

The Pouce Coupe Museum offers visitors a chance to journey back to a period long ago, with permanent displays from the very founding of the village, including a herit-age house, trapper’s cabin, caboose, and the original Northern Alberta Railway Sta-tion built in the 1930s, which now houses the museum. The majestic wooden train trestle whispers its stories through the cracks of time, located a short walking distance from the museum.

Taking a page out of history, the Hart Hotel which opened in 1928 still operates with its old world charm, Pouce Coupe is best known in the Peace River block as being the first municipality in northeastern British Columbia; it was the centre for Government offices, post office, bank and the po-lice barracks for the region.

Pouce Coupe MuseumOur History

Pouce Coupe ParkA Piece of Recreation

July 1stCanada Day Celebration

Truck Light Paradeand Food Drive

Tickle your Taste Buds

Recently added, the Truck Light Parade utilizes the localbusinesses to put on a show in the dark winter night. Cozy fire pits blaze, just waiting for a hot dog or marshmal-low to roast, and the sound of fun and delight waft through the chill air. The loop of the Town Square is illuminated by twinkling lights which swath the host of trucks. People are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to the event or weeks prior to celebrate a time of giving.

The amenities in Pouce Coupe abound, rife with both historic and newly built hotels and other lodging, all are welcome in this home away from home. Local restaurants speak of the people that dwell in Pouce Coupe - from a traditional Asian restaurant to a modern western café.

The Pouce Coupe Park keeps its promise as a place to visit in luxury. The green wonder-land is speckled with BBQ pits tempting the mind with visions of juicy burgers and warm summer songs. Shel-tering those that require it is a covered cookhouse, lending itself for family reunions. All that enter the Pouce Park have picnic tables, washrooms, coin showers, and a bandstand. For those that are in need there are RV electrical hookups.

Rich with tradition, Pouce Coupe holds its annual July 1st Celebration with enthusi-asm that brings the historical village to life. This celebra-tion brings laughter and full stomachs to all who volunteer or attend the annual parade and the famous BBQ. After all the festivities, magnificent fireworks sends all home with smiles and lasting memories.

5011-49th Avenue, PO Box 190Pouce Coupe, BC, Canada V0C 2C0

Phone: (250) 786-5794 • Fax: (250) 786-5257www. poucecoupe.ca

NBCTourism_2015.indd 1 10/1/2014 2:43:08 PM

Creek, and Walter Wright Pioneer Village.

Walk, jog, blade or cycle the 4.5 km (2.8 mi) Dawson Creek Trail, an asphalt path which hugs the creek and traverses the city.

Find out more about Dawson Creek, B.C.Call the Dawson Creek Visitor Centre at 250-782-9595, toll-free 1-866-645-3022, email [email protected] and visit www.tourismdawsoncreek.com

POUCE COUPEPouce Coupe, population 740, is 10 km (6 mi) east of Dawson Creek. Services include a post office, restaurants, motel, hotel, gas bar/convenience store, RV facilities, and a laundromat. Pouce Coupe is the erroneously translated name of a local First Nations chief, Pooscapee.

What to see and do in Pouce Coupe View the Pouce Coupe Museum.

See if you dare walk on the vintage wooden railway trestle.

Attend the July 1 Canada Day parade and barbecue at Pouce Coupe Park.

Access the internet at the Library.

Camp riverside at Pouce Coupe Park.

Visit the rustic local pub, housed in the 1928 Hart Hotel.

Find out more about Pouce Coupe, B.C.Call the Visitor Centre 250-786-5555 (May - September) or the Pouce Coupe village office at 250-786-5794, and


visit www.poucecoupe.ca

TAYLORSited 56 km (35 mi) north of Dawson Creek on the banks of the Peace River, Taylor prides itself as a quickly growing, business-friendly community — but at 1,373 people, it still offers small-town charm. Originally settled by farmers drawn to its fertile soils (including D.H. “Herbie” Taylor, for whom it the town was named), Taylor’s fortunes are now tied to the oil and gas, lumber and pulp industries. Motels, restaurants and campgrounds await visitors in this community that touts itself

DAWSON CREEK – Continued…

Pouce Coupe, B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe

DISTRICT OF

ARTS & CULTURE HISTORY RECREATION LONE WOLF GOLF COURSE

Visitor Centre - Open May - September Call us: 250.789.3392 District Office

www.districtoftaylor.com District of Taylor @DistrictTaylorDistrict of Taylor @DistrictTaylor

Enjoy Beautiful Peace Island Park• RV Sites • Trailer & Tenting • Playgrounds• Rocky Mountain General StoreCall 250.789.9295 for reservations

Lone Wolf Golf Club• 18 HolesCall 250.789.3711 for Tee Times

43rd Annual Gold Panning Championships• Gold Panning activities for the whole family August 1 - 3, 2015 at Peace Island Park

DISTRICT OF


as “the place where peace and prosperity meet.”

What to see and do in Taylor Visit Peace Island Park (late May to the end of

September), a popular family destination featuring well-serviced campsites, adventure playgrounds, horseshoe pits, swimming, a boat launch, fishing, walking/hiking trails and wildlife viewing.

Check out the Rocky Mountain Historic Forts (in Peace Island Park) — a replica of forts used by the Rocky Mountain Rangers — and its excellent collection of local hunting, trapping and gold-panning artifacts. Interpretive campfire presentations are planned for July and August; reservations are recommended for these, call 250-789- 9295.

Golf at Lone Wolf Golf Club’s 18-hole par 72 public championship course, mid-April to late September. Amenities include driving and practice ranges, pro lessons, equipment rentals, clubhouse, restaurant, and full-service shop. The Club also hosts tournaments.

Watch or join in the dancing at the annual Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow, held each June. Dancing, drumming, food and handicrafts are highlights of this colourful and family oriented competition. Everyone is welcome.

Attend the World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships, held on the August long weekend / BC Day. Family-oriented festivities include a parade, gold-panning demos and competitions, claim-staking, metal-detecting, bannock-baking, an arts and crafts fair, children’s activities, barbeque and pancake breakfast.

Walk the mostly level 3.5 km (2.1 mi) ParticipACTION Trail, which affords views of the golf course and the wide-open Peace Region landscape.

Enjoy Taylor’s amenities and award-winning recreation facilities: the Ice Centre, curling club, pool, parks, ball diamonds, tennis courts, a motocross track and speedway, community hall and market gardens.

Jet boat in the Peace River and ask Visitor Centre about any upcoming jet boat events.

Find out more about Taylor, B.C.Call the District of Taylor at 250-789-3392, or the Taylor Visitor Centre at 250-789-9015 (May to September) and visit www.districtoftaylor.com

FORT ST. JOHNLocated in the heart of the Peace Country, Fort St. John is called the “Energetic City” for good reason. Backed by a strong agricultural community and forest industry, the city is the undisputed oil and gas capital of B.C. As the largest B.C. city on the Alaska Highway and the transportation and supply hub of the area, this economic powerhouse serves a trading area of more than 60,082 people. The 18,609 city residents like to work hard and play hard. The city offers many top-notch recreation facilities, as well as over 16 km (9.94 mi) of walking trails. With 15 hotels, numerous restaurants, plenty of shopping, and its central location, Fort St. John makes a good jumping off point

J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

Fort St. John (250)787.0779Chetwynd (250)788.3000Fort Nelson (250)233.5001

Owned and or managed by Lakeview Hospitality.

For a complete listing of our hotels, visit lakeviewhotels.com or call 1.877.355.3500

Inviting you to enjoy:• FREE Breakfast • FREE DVD Movies • FREE Internet • Earn Lakeview Perks® Points


WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED IN NORTHERN BCThe Peace Region’s Hospitality & Entertainment Oasis

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED IN NORTHERN BC

POMEROYHOT E L

CONFERENCE CENTRE&

POMEROYHOT E L

CONFERENCE CENTRE&

1.866.618.3233 1.888.419.46571.844.487.77371.888.264.3030

www.PomeroyLodging.com

Know your limit, play within it.

Phone: 250.262.2040Phone: 250.262.2005

www.chancesfortstjohn.ca


for day trips touring around northern B.C.

What to see and do in Fort St. John Check out the Olympic sized indoor ice oval, 2 NHL

sized ice rinks and track at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

Discover Fort St. John’s history through the downtown Pioneer Pathway. Panels depict the pioneer days starting back in the 1920s. Call the Visitor Centre for more information at 250-785-3033 or 1-877-785-6037.

In winter, celebrate the city’s High on Ice Festival. This event features B.C.’s only National Ice Carving Association-sanctioned ice carving competition, ice fishing, snow sculpture competition, live music, sleigh rides, and children’s entertainers.

Take in a show: call the North Peace Cultural Centre at 250-785-1992 or visit www.npcc.bc.ca to find out about upcoming cultural events from live theatre, to dance, to concerts. Or call the Lido Theatre at 250-785-3011 to find out what performances are set for that venue.

Start your engines! Drag Racing, Stock Car Racing, and Moto-X Racing take place throughout the summer months.

Hit the Fish Creek Community Forest Trails or the paved trail system to stretch your legs. Maps are available at the Visitor Centre.

Watch migrating falcons, hawks, and eagles galore from the Beatton River Valley, 5 km (3 mi) north of the

city. Camp at nearby Charlie Lake Provincial Park.

Check out the Museum to learn more about the pioneer days. Open year-round, Monday to Saturday. Call 250- 787- 0430.

Find out more about Fort St. John, B.C. Call the Fort St. John Visitor Centre at 250-785-3033 or 1-877-785-6037. Email: [email protected], or visit www.fortstjohn.ca

PINK MOUNTAINHalfway between Fort St. John and Fort Nelson is the tiny hamlet of Pink Mountain. Look west for the similarly named peak, which exudes a rosy glow at sunrise and under the late-summer blaze of fireweed blossoms. Reach Pink Mountain Provincial Park by turning west off the highway onto seasonal road #192. Wildlife includes B.C.’s only wild Plains Bison, and rare populations of arctic butterflies. Large Mesozoic Era marine fossils, including the largest icthyosaur ever discovered,

Northeast B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe

Peace Country – Simon Ratcliffe


were found here.

FORT NELSON AND THE NORTHERN ROCKIESInitially established as a fur trading post in 1805, Fort Nelson later became “Mile 300” of the Alaska Highway, contributing labour, supplies and logistical support to the epic 1942 construction effort. Today, this community of 3,902 is powered by the oil and gas industry and forestry. Tourism is also gaining in importance, as the town has been discovered as a natural base for backcountry exploration of some of B.C.’s most magnificent landscapes. Cross-country skiers, photographers, backpackers, canoeists, and kayakers flock to Fort Nelson, eager to explore eight provincial parks located within an easy drive. Plentiful wildlife make big game hunting and fly-in fishing popular.

What to see and do in Fort Nelson and the Northern Rockies

Step back into Fort Nelson’s past at the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum. Collections include running antique vehicles and artifacts from the construction of the Alaska Highway. A “don’t miss” experience!

Explore a wide range of hiking opportunities. A comprehensive local guide, Hiking and Motorized Trail Guide is available at the Visitor Centre and trail maps are available online. Trailhead signage is visible from many points along the Alaska Highway North of Fort Nelson, displaying GPS waypoints, maps and trail descriptions for ease of use.

Learn about the “Serengeti of the North,” by visiting the Muskwa-Kechika kiosk located at the Visitor Centre, or by taking in any of the interpretive panels throughout the Northern Rockies at various sites along the Alaska Highway. More information available from the friendly Counsellors at the Visitor Centre.

Enjoy nine holes of golf, with panoramic views of the Northern Rockies, at the Poplar Hills Golf & Country Club. Facilities include a driving range, grass greens, pro shop, club and power cart rentals, concession and lounge.

Boat, kayak or canoe the Muskwa River. Local river enthusiasts are happy to share their insights to help you plan your trip.

Hire a guide for tours of the Northern Rockies on foot, horseback, canoe, riverboat, whitewater raft or charter flight.

In winter, cheer on the dog teams, at the Canadian Open Dog Sled Championship. This event has brought international competitors to Fort Nelson for almost 50 years.

Find out more about Fort Nelson, B.C. and the Northern RockiesCall the Visitor Centre at 250-774-6400 year round, and visit www.tourismnorthernrockies.ca

STONE MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARKAbout 140 km (87 mi) west of Fort Nelson, you’ll enter the northern tip of Stone Mountain Provincial Park — a 257 km2 (99 mi2) preserve of pristine wilderness. From May 1 to early September, 28 vehicle-accessible limited-service campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Self-sufficient walk-in camping is also permitted. Several short day hikes start from the camping area. Unforgettable views reward well-equipped, experienced backcountry adventurers exploring the park on multi-day treks.

Find out more about Stone Mountain Provincial Park, B.C.Visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks


Muncho Lake – Albert Normandin

MUNCHO LAKEPROVINCIAL PARKJust 86 km (53 mi) northwest from Stone Mountain Park, explore another Northern Rockies treasure: Muncho Lake Provincial Park. Private lodges, RV parks, and 30 lakeshore campsites offer easy access to the jade waters of this 12 km (7 mi) long glacial lake. It was named “Muncho” (“big lake”) by the Kaska people, who have sourced food here for millennia. Catch (and preferably, release!) lake trout, bull trout, mountain whitefish, and Arctic grayling. Watch for moose, caribou and Stone’s sheep.

Find out more about Muncho Lake Provincial Park, B.C.Visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks

LIARD RIVER HOT SPRINGS PROVINCIAL PARKAbout 60 km (38 mi) beyond Muncho Lake Provincial Park, experience an unforgettable natural phenomenon: Liard River Hot Springs. The springs are comprised of two pools, which fill

naturally with water that has been heated deep underground by the earth’s core, pressurized and forced back to the surface along faults in sedimentary rock under the park. Water temperatures reach up to 52˚C (126˚F), creating an oasis-like microclimate that is as appreciated by birds and animals as it has been by humans for millennia. This unique ecosystem hosts a unique diversity of plant life, including orchids, ostrich ferns, cow parsnip and carnivorous aquatic plants. The springs are quite magical in winter, when sub-zero temperatures combine with steam to fringe surrounding vegetation with shimmering hoarfrost. Rustic campsites (some can be reserved ahead), change rooms and a boardwalk are open all year. A fee is charged for camping and day use. Visitors are asked to protect this delicate environment by not bringing soap or shampoo into the waters.

Find out more about Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park, B.C.Call 1-800-689-9025 or visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks To reserve a site, visit www.discovercamping.ca

Liard River Hot Springs – Simon Ratcliffe

Fort Nelson Heritage Museum

Alaska highway construction equipment and displays, vintage autos and machinery, wildlife displays, trapper’s cabin, and much more! Open mid-May to early September, and by appointment. Box 716, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Phone/Fax 250-774-3536

www.fortnelsonmuseum.ca


+1 (250)776-7349Toll Free 1.866.939.2522Mile 497 Alaska Highway

Liard Hot Springs

Lodge&

RV Park

Open Year Round, across from Liard Hotsprings.

12 Newly Renovated Guest Rooms, 36 RV pull-thru, back-in sites and

Tenting (seasonal), Restaurant,Gas and diesel available.

www.liardhotspringslodge.com

02

Moricetown Canyon - Northwest, B.C.– Simon Ratcliffe

Grizzly Bears, - Northwest, B.C.– Prince Rupert Adventure Tours

WELCOME TO NORTHWEST BCTo watch videos on your smartphone scan this code.

SECTION 02 NORTHWEST BC

Salmon Glacier, - Northwest, B.C.– Tim Swanky

Alpine meadows and sun-bleached sea shells. Playful orcas and elusive “spirit” bears. Eclectic festivals and rollicking rodeos. Follow Highway 16 west from Prince George, and watch B.C.’s northwest open these treasures to you. The forestry and agriculture town of Vanderhoof offers easy access to Fort St. James, western Canada’s oldest fur trading post restored to the year 1896. At Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake, you’ll enter B.C.’s own Lakes District. Campsites and resorts tempt you to stay and play in variety of clear, sparkling lakes. In Burns Lake, challenging mountain bike trails draw avid cyclists and rare opal deposits beckon rockhounds. The village also makes a great jumping-off point for adventure in the wilds of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Just outside of Houston, where you can enjoy incredible steelhead fishing and explore unparalleled snowmobile trail networks, Highway 16 crests Hungry Hill — heralding a dramatic change

in landscape. Meet the glacier-crowned Bulkley Valley, with its neighbouring towns of Telkwa and Smithers. Limitless kayaking and canoeing opportunities, backcountry trails to suit all levels

of hiker and cross-country skier, skiing and boarding on Hudson’s Bay Mountain, and a flourishing local music scene explain why these towns are a mecca for creatives and outdoors-lovers. Journey westward and feel the history and vitality of First Nations cultures. In late summer,

watch Wet’suwet’en fishermen netfish the raging waters of the Moricetown Canyon for salmon — as they have since time immemorial. At ’Ksan, a recreated Gitxsan village and an interpretive centre in Old Hazelton, take a narrated longhouse tour to learn about pre and post-European contact life. In nearby villages like Kispiox and Gitanyow, ponder the legends of nearly 50 standing totem poles.At Kitwanga Junction, a decision awaits: head north on Highway 37 (a.k.a. the Stewart-Cassiar) for the 725 km (450 mi) drive toward the Yukon, or continue west on Highway 16 toward the coastal city of Prince Rupert. The Stewart-Cassiar Highway (37) offers dazzling, sparsely populated landscapes. For breathtaking glaciers, bear-viewing opportunities and some colourful Canada/U.S. border-town history, take Highway 37A to visit the communities of Stewart, B.C. and Hyder Alaska.

NORTHWESTB R I T I S H C O L U M B I A


Fly-fishing – Clint Fraser

SECTION 02

SERENE GLACIAL LAKES, SALMON-RICH RIVERS AND IMPOSSIBLY LONG SUMMER DAYS. SOARING GLACIERS, FROZEN WATERFALLS AND RELIABLY DEEP POWDER SNOW IN WINTER.


Top row: Mountain Biking - Burns Lake B.C. – Margus Riga / Gitelasu Stone Carving – Sian James / De Havilland Beaver – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

Middle row: Moose – Albert Normandin / Fly Fishing – Clint Fraser

Bottom row: Prince Rupert, – Simon Ratcliffe / Grizzly Bear – Prince Rupert Adventure Tours / Whitewater Rafting – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto


Upon returning to Highway 37, treat yourself to deluxe food and four-star accommodation at Bell II Lodge before approaching the best of northwestern B.C. wilderness parks: Mount Edziza, the Spatsizi Plateau and the awe-inspiring Stikine River Provincial Park. Before continuing on toward the Yukon, take a refreshing dip in the aquamarine waters of Boya Lake.Equally memorable attractions await, if you choose to continue west on Highway 16, past Kitwanga. In Terrace find out why record-breaking salmon fishing lures anglers from around the world 10 months of the year. Discover first-rate whitewater that draws paddlers in droves, or ski the steep, deep powder at Canada’s first non-profit, co-op ski hill, My Mountain Co-op / Shames Mountain. Explore First Nations culture at Kitselas Canyon, and Terrace’s Freda

Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, part of Northwest Community College. Before carrying on to Prince Rupert, make a side-trip down Highway 37 south to Kitimat for excellent saltwater fishing, or perhaps detour to Kitamaat Village, to visit Haisla First Nation artists.At Port Edward, the North Pacific Cannery National Historic site offers a compelling look at the region’s multicultural past. Return to Highway 16 to the coast to arrive at Prince Rupert. Besides important ferry connections, this port city offers phenomenal fishing and wildlife-viewing opportunities, sophisticated galleries and restaurants, and magnificent museums — all seasoned by the cultural influence of the Tsimshian people and the many moods of the northern rainforest. Where else in the world could you find all of this, but northwestern B.C.?

NORTHWEST BC – Continued…Vanderhoof B.C. – Clint FraserVanderhoof B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe

the heartof it all

www.vanderhoof.ca N A T U R E & B E A U T Y

F A M I L Y & F U NA R T S & C U L T U R E

W A T E R & W I L D L I F E

District of Vanderhoof


VANDERHOOFNestled in the fertile Nechako Valley, on the banks of the Nechako River, Vanderhoof is the geographical centre of British Columbia. Vanderhoof is also the home of the Nechako White Sturgeon and a Migratory Bird Sanctuary.The Vanderhoof area has been occupied by the Carrier people for millennia. Envisioned as a writers’ and artists’ retreat by Herbert Vanderhoof, the Chicago writer for whom this community was later named, the town was ultimately founded by ranchers. This friendly forestry and ranching community of 4,480 claims status as B.C.’s oldest European-settled agricultural community. It was home to Order of Canada recipient, activist and local author, Mary John, as well as rancher Rich Hobson, author of “Nothing To Good For A Cowboy”. With four distinct seasons, there are many entertaining activities to experience in and around our community.

What to see and do in Vanderhoof Visit the Vanderhoof Community Museum. Open from

May to September, its heritage buildings include the OK Hotel and (still operating) Café which once offered meals for 50 cents!

In the spring and fall watch birds (ducks, geese, swans, etc.) at the Vanderhoof Migratory Bird Sanctuary. A Nature Guide and a bird watching checklist is available.

Walk the Community Trail Network. There are four sections that skirt the community, each with a tour card and a kiosk explaining the significance of the trail section.

Fun for the entire family? Riverside Park and Campground includes RV and tenting sites (some

with electricity and water), sani-dump, flush toilets and showers, covered picnic area, children’s playground, outdoor fitness equipment, lit walking track and a beach volleyball net. Ferland Park is equipped with a children’s playground and Spray Park. The “Concert in the Park” is also held here annually.

B R I T I S H C O L U M B I ANORTHWEST

Vanderhoof B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe

FORT ST. JAMES

PRINCE GEORGE

VANDERHOOF

97

1616

27BC North’s Backyard...Come Play in Fort St. James• Municipal and provincial campsites• Summer music festival and events• Full range of amenities• Trails network

• Parks Canada National Historic Site• Interpretive walking trail• Black diamond ski hill & dog sled races (winter)• $10,000 prize fishing derby

Contact 250-996-8233 www.fortstjames.ca


Enjoy hockey, curling, golfing, biking, bowling, soccer, tennis, cross-country skiing, rugby, slo-pitch, football and many other recreational activities throughout the year.

Hike, fish and hunt at numerous lakes in Big River Country south of Vanderhoof. Check out Kenney Dam and Cheslatta Falls for an interesting day trip. The Camping, Fishing, Hunting, and Hiking Guide to the Nechako Valley highlights more options for your wilderness adventure.

Join us in various celebrations throughout the year including Canada Day, Fall Fair, Airshow, Pumpkin Walk and Parade of Lights.

Self-guided tour cards have been produced to guide you to local discoveries such as the Grand Reo Theatre. Once a parlour and now a movie theatre, it has stood at this corner with its original façade for 90 years.

Find out more about Vanderhoof, B.C.Call the Visitor Centre at 250-567-2124 or 1-800-752-4094 and visit at www.vanderhoofchamber.com

FORT ST. JAMESFort St. James is located on the shores of Stuart Lake, 62 km (37 mi) north of Vanderhoof, on Highway 27. This town of 2,000 is one of B.C.’s oldest permanent settlements, established in 1806 by Simon Fraser. He called the area New Caledonia to honour his Scottish home.

What to see and do in Fort St. James Visit the Fort St. James Historic Site (May to October).

This original trading post and compound has the largest group of original wood buildings representing the Canadian fur trade, and artifacts from the 1880s.

Canoe the magnificent 112 km (70 mi) Nation Lakes Canoe Route, which spans four lakes and three rivers.

Camp at Sowchea Bay or Paarens Beach on Stuart Lake.

Tip your hat to bush pilot legend Russ Baker (1910-1958), at a memorial on the bluffs overlooking the lake near the Cottonwood Marina. Renowned for daring rescue operations, Baker helped make Fort St. James one of the largest bush plane bases in northern B.C. View the scale replica of a 1920s-era Junkers W-34 at Cottonwood Park.

VANDERHOOF – Continued…

Fort St. James National Historical Site – Clint Fraser

Now Open!

The Place to Eat in Ft. St. James

the place to stay in

Fort St. James

www.TheViewHotel.ca

309 Stuart Drive WestPO Box 69Fort St. James, BC, Canada, V0J 1P0

Call Us Toll Free 1.855.996.8737



Hike and rock climb in Mount Pope Provincial Park. A 6.5 km (4 mi) trail to the peak offers panoramic views of Stuart Lake and mountains.

Ski, board or cross-country ski at Murray Ridge Ski Hill. Its T-bar is the longest in North America.

Find out more about Fort St. James, B.C.Call the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce at 250-996-7023 or visit www.fortstjames.ca

FORT FRASEROnly 37 km (22 mi) from Vanderhoof, discover one of B.C.’s oldest European-founded settlements: Fort Fraser. Established in 1806 by Simon Fraser, it’s also where the last spike was driven, in 1914, on the railway which opened up central B.C., the Grand Trunk Pacific. This community of 1,000 includes a post office, motel, gas station/restaurant, laundromat, churches, and the Last Spike Pub.

BEAUMONT PROVINCIAL PARKCamp, picnic, swim, and fish in Fraser Lake in Beaumont Provincial Park — just 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Fort Fraser. The shallow water makes it a great place to take small children.

Fort St. James National Historical Site – Clint Fraser

HAIDA GWAII

UNESCO World Heritage Site

SGang Gwaay

Fort St. James National Historic Site

DISTANCE CHART IN KILOMETRES

Distances given are for the shortest highway routes. Visit www.NorthernBCTourism.com

for more detailed distance information.

Prince George

Prince Rupert

SandspitSandspit

Dawson Creek

Fort Nelson

Juneau

Jasper

KamloopsKelowna

CranbrookVancouver

PACIFICOCEAN


REGIONS OF THE NORTHNortheast BC Northwest BC Haida Gwaii BC

HAIDA GWAII

UNESCO World Heritage Site

SGang Gwaay

Fort St. James National Historic Site


NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA


FRASER LAKESituated at the eastern edge of the Lakes District, 20 km (13 mi) west of Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake’s 1,350 residents are mostly employed in forestry and mining.

What to see and do in Fraser Lake

Learn about Fraser Lake history, and first inhabitants the Dakelh people, at the Fraser Lake Museum.

Hike Mouse Mountain trails. The 4 km (2.5 mi) trail to its summit offers a great view of the lake.

Enjoy excellent fly-fishing (license required) 4 km (2.5 mi) west of town, where the Stellako flows into Fraser Lake.

Check out resorts, and the Molyhills Golf Course, at the east end of Francois Lake.

Launch your boat on the shores of beautiful Fraser Lake, where recreation and fishing are together as one.

Climb lava beds of the 25-million-years-extinct Red Rock Volcano, a.k.a. Table Top Mountain.

Find out more about Fraser Lake, B.C.Call the village at 250-699-6257 or visit www.fraserlake.ca

BURNS LAKEBurns Lake is the heart of B.C.’s Lakes District, 70 km (44 mi) west of Fraser Lake. Forestry, agriculture, mining and tourism drive this community of 2,700.

What to see and do in Burns Lake Visit the Lakes District Museum. Find out how the log

building that served as a fur trading post and gambling den earned its macabre moniker, Bucket of Blood.

Mountain bike the extensive trail network that Bike Magazine called “some of the sweetest single track on earth”, at Burns Lake Mountain Bike Park.

Burns Lake, B.C. – Margus Riga

& The LAkeS DISTRICT

tourism.burnslake.ca www.fraserlake.ca

Village of Fraser LakeYour recreation Destination

Launch you Boat! Launch your Vacation! Launch your LiFe!

check us out on: / fraserlake @FraserLakeBc


Hunt for agates and opal, and walk the 4 km (2.5 mi) trail, at one of B.C.’s few known opal deposits: the Eagle Creek Opal/Agate site.

Explore the north end of one of B.C.’s largest provincial parks: Tweedsmuir. Access it via float plane, boat, horseback or on foot via the Alexander Mackenzie Trail. Be well-equipped and experienced, or hire a guide.

Drive the Lakes District Circle Tour, for views of Tweedsmuir Park, Mount Wells, Ootsa Lake, and Nadina River, and the free ferry ride on Francois Lake.

Camp or stay at cabins, RV parks and resorts at any of 4,800 km (3,000 mi) of lakes, including Uncha, Tchesinket, and Takysie Lakes. Hike, boat, canoe or kayak — bring your own or rent from most resorts.

Golf nine holes at the Carnoustie Golf and Country Club.

Attend music festivals, the rodeo, fall fair, bath-tub races, mountain bike festival and hockey tournaments.

Ski 25 km (15.53 mi) of cross-country trails, groomed by the Omineca Ski Club.

Find out more about Burns Lake, B.C.Visit or call the Burns Lake Visitor Centre at 250-692-3773, or visit www.burnslake.ca

GRANISLETo reach Granisle, drive 51 km (32 mi) west from Burns Lake (30 km / 17 mi east of Houston), and turn north at Topley onto Highway 118. The 49 km (30 mi) drive from here to Granisle often rewards visitors with glimpses of wildlife. This former mining town now serves year-round visitors exploring B.C.’s longest (177 km / 110 mi) freshwater lake: Babine Lake. Local services include a boat launch and marina, hotel, resort, campgrounds, restaurant, convenience store and a gas bar for auto and marine gas.

What to see and do in Granisle Fish for rainbow trout, as well as steelhead and

sockeye in season.

Drop in to the Visitor Centre and Museum, located in a log building near the entrance of town. This building also showcases work by local crafters.

Picnic and camp at Lion’s Beach Campground or the user-maintained Bear Island.

Camp, picnic, swim and relax at Red Bluff Provincial Park and stroll a lovely trail between Red Bluff and the marina.


#PICTURE

YOURSELFIN THE HEART OF BC!Go to www.visitbulkleynechako.com and find out how your “selfie” can earn you a keepsake from your journey through the Bulkley-Nechako!

118

35

27

Southside

VanderhoofFraser Lake

Fort St. James

Burns Lake

Houston

Granisle

Telkwa

Smithers

VisitBulkleyNechako.caGet the free mobile app at

http:/ /gettag.mobi

Plan your adventure today at

Prince Rupert 200km

Prince George 100km

picture it!Bulkley-Nechako

#visitbulkleynechako


Golf at Granisle’s rustic nine-hole golf course.

Visit the world’s largest sockeye salmon spawning channels, 11 km (6.83 mi) south of town: the Fulton River Spawning Channels. August is the best time to visit.

Find out more about Granisle, B.C.Call the seasonally operated Visitor Centre at 250-697-2428, email [email protected] year-round or visit www.granisle.net

HOUSTONLocated near the confluence of the Bulkley and Morice Rivers, Houston is small community with a big heart. Its population of about 3,200 is supported mainly by forestry, mining and tourism. Houston’s matchless steelhead fishing draws many visitors.

What to see and do in Houston Golf at Houston’s two nine-hole golf courses.

Take a selfie at the world’s largest freestanding (18 m / 60 ft) fly-rod. It’s right along the highway in

Steelhead Park, which also features a totem pole, a 975 lb. mounted grizzly bear, and the replica ancient silver grinding stone which was a gift to Equity Silver from its sister mine in Mexico.

Visit Houston’s museum-in-progress (adjacent to the Visitor Centre) to view Houston’s first school house and church. Planned additions include Houston’s first fire truck, an old sawmill and more.

Stroll around to view murals and Spirit Bears painted by local artists, the Steelhead Fountain, the serene duck pond walking trail and the wooden Bull Rider sculpture — carved to honour Houston’s own twice-named Canadian bull-riding champion Robbie Bell.

Work out at Houston’s new leisure facility, which includes a pool, lazy river, hot tub, sauna and fitness gym.

Ski the groomed Morice Mountain Cross-country Ski Trails, or enjoy great hiking on them in summer.

Snowmobile beautiful areas in the Telkwa Mountain Range, Dungate Meadows, Tableland Mountain and the Rhine Ridge Sabola Mountain.

Find out more about Houston, B.C.Call 250-845-7640 and visit www.houstonchamber.ca

B R I T I S H C O L U M B I ANORTHWESTGRANISLE – Continued…

Naturally AmazingDrawing visitors from around the world, the steelhead fishing here is legendary. In fact, Houston is known as the Steelhead Capital of Canada.

Houston is situated in an area that is rife with wildlife, waterways and a wide variety of

activities suited to every season. For the fisherman, the hiker, the camper…there’s

something for everyone. Come to Houston to experience the welcome hospitality and one of BC’s best kept secrets.

Houston & District Chamber of Commerce250.845.7640www.houstonchamber.ca

District of Houston250.845.2238www.houston.ca

604.581.2827 www.thornleycreative.com

#0000000 I Houston_b Ad for NBC_Guide

Date: Oct.7/2014Trim: 7” x 4.875”

Bleed: NonePrint at 100%

Colour: CMYKProof #2


TELKWADiscover Telkwa’s vintage charm, 14 km (9 mi) south of Smithers on Highway 16. This rural village of 1,300 borders Tyhee Lake Provincial Park and straddles the banks of the Bulkley and Telkwa Rivers. Residents and visitors alike are captivated by Telkwa’s optimistic spirit, abundant recreation opportunities and snow-capped mountains.

What to see and do in Telkwa Flyfish the plentiful Bulkley and Telkwa Rivers.

Explore limitless hiking in the Telkwa environs — from easy family walks to rugged multi-day excursions to backcountry cabins.

Join the Bulkley Valley Backpackers for guided day hikes and ski excursions on Sunday mornings.

Camp, canoe and fish at numerous lakes and streams.

Kayak or raft area rivers and fabulous whitewater.

Enjoy a walking tour of Telkwa’s 26 restored heritage buildings, including the 1910 St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Hong Chong’s Laundry and Bath House and the Interior Creamery (c. 1939).

Stroll community trails between Tyhee Lake Provincial Park campground, the former Aldermere townsite, and Telkwa’s downtown.

Tour Narnia Farms, a working organic farm with gorgeous display gardens, a shop and home-made refreshments.

Seniors, inquire about regular activities hosted by the Telkwa Seniors Centre.

Attend July 1 Canada Day celebrations.

On Labour Day weekend, attend the Telkwa Barbeque - a weekend of softball, demolition derby and concerts.

In winter, skate free at one of Telkwa’s two outdoor rinks — and when conditions are right, on the expansive ice of Tyhee Lake!

Cross-country ski at Tyhee Lake Provincial Park, and have a winter picnic at its two covered, firewood- stocked shelters. Ski into several backcountry wilderness cabins, maintained by BC Parks, private companies or volunteer associations (typically require fees and reservations).

Snowmobile extensive trail networks at places like the Big Onion, Dome Mountain and the Microwave.

Find out more about Telkwa, B.C.Call Telkwa Village at 250-846-9572, and visit www.telkwa.com

Telkwa, B.C. – Clint Fraser


SMITHERSJust 14 km (9 mi) west of Telkwa on Highway 16, you’ll arrive at Smithers, pop. 5,400. Its red-bricked Main Street is graced by alpine-themed architecture and murals celebrating the Bulkley Valley landscape, and crowned by the monumental presence of Hudson Bay Mountain — all fitting in a town where people are crazy for mountains and the recreation possibilities they bring! Smithers’ friendly, active residents are employed in services, forestry, mining, agriculture and tourism. Meet them, and

discover why this town is as easily identified with dynamism as it is year-round recreation opportunities. Smithereens value co-operation, entrepreneurial spirit and the arts. There’s a healthy local appetite for hosting, performing and learning diverse music styles, with numerous coffeehouses, house concerts, concerts, dances and instructional events.

What to see and do in Smithers Hike the Valley’s inexhaustible trail network, which

range from quick and easy jaunts to challenging, multi- day excursions. Try the two-hour hike from the lift at Hudson Bay Mountain to Crater Lake — and take a bracing dip! Explore the Telkwa Range and Babine Mountain Provincial Park. Get great views of the valley, and the cooling spray of two towering waterfalls, at Glacier Gulch and Twin Falls, just 15 minutes’ drive from downtown. A two-hour hike up a rough, steep trail near the base of the falls ascends to the glacier above. (Note: it is dangerous to walk on any glacier without appropriate equipment and experience.) Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, like mountain goats!

Steelhead Fishing - Smithers, B.C. – Clint Fraser

Smithers, B.C. – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

CATALINE MOTEL & RV PARK

2325 Omineca Ave. South Hazelton, BC VOJ 2J1 Conveniently located 1 block off Hwy 16.

CLEAN, gREEN, RENOVATEd fACILITy. Rates - Budget, and Up - determined by your requirements

for more information:P: 250.842.5271 E: [email protected] www.catalinelodging.ca


Fish for coveted steelhead and four species of Pacific salmon.

Tour the Bulkley Valley trails on horseback or mountain bike — on your own or with a tour. View 50 million- year-old fossils at nearby Driftwood Canyon.

Explore rivers, from serene to class four-plus whitewater, by boat, canoe, kayak or raft.

Explore the life cycle of the precious salmon resource, at the Toboggan Creek Salmon Hatchery.

Golf at two 18-hole golf courses.

Hear high-quality music, including more than 70 local, regional and national bands, at the three-day Midsummer Music Festival.

Attend any of Smithers’ frequent musical coffeehouses, concerts, dances or music-instruction camps. Find out more by asking at local bookstores.

Uncover Smithers’ stories, at the Bulkley Valley Museum and the Smithers Art Gallery.

Look for books and documentaries produced by local writers.

Enjoy live entertainment, produce, home cooking and treats at the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market, Saturdays from May to October.

Ski and board at Hudson Bay Mountain, only 30 minutes from downtown Smithers.

Cross-country ski at the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre, or to several backcountry cabins in the area (fees, reservations typically required for overnight stays).

Enjoy heli-skiing and ski mountaineering in nearby ranges. Backcountry ski or hike in the Hankin-Evelyn Backcountry Recreation area. Ask for details at the Visitor Centre.

Find out more about Smithers, B.C.Call the Visitor Centre at 1-800-542-6673 or 250-847-5072 and visit www.tourismsmithers.com


UNPLUG & RECONNECT

ECO WILD CAMPS For campers aged 10 to 16 (and their parents who can indulge in their own luxury getaway). Week-long camps instill a love & respect of nature & the outdoors in youth, while teaching outdoor adventure skills.

WOMEN’S WILDERNESS GETAWAYSEnjoy a weekend of relaxation, pampering, motivational speakers, adventure & fine wine.

SNORKEL WITH SALMON

SALMON FISHING

LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS

HORSEBACK RIDING & PACK TRIPS

RAFTING EXPEDITIONS & FLOAT TRIPS

OTHE

R AD

VENT

URES

www.kispioxriver.com

Bear Claw Lodge | Eco-tourism on the Kispiox Ri...http://www.kispioxriver.com

http://kaywa.me/I3444

Download the Kaywa QR Code Reader (App Store &Android Market) and scan your code!

DIRECT FLIGHTS DAILY + AIRPORT SHUTTLE3 HRS FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY

NEAR SMITHERS BC

Historic Heartland of Northern British ColumbiaTHE HAZELTONS

Contact the Visitor Centre Phone (250) 842-6071

Oct-May (250) 842-6571 [email protected]

www.newhazelton.ca

61 Modern, Air-Conditioned RoomsMulti-room Suites · Restaurant on Site

Within walking distance of downtown businesses and shopping

Toll-free 1-800-663-3120www.CapriMotorInnSmithers.com

Capri Motor Inn

River RaftingMain Current Expeditions250-877-2144 · www.maincurrent.com

Choose Full or Half Day Excursions,Sunset Cruises to Whitewater

Make friends. Meet friends. Chat up the staff. Sunbathe. Cloudbathe. Procrastinate. Pontificate. Meet locals. Get the beta. Scheme. Swap lies. Pull up a stump. Listen to Nick. Talk fishing. Make big plans. Celebrate. Drink great coffee. Repeat.

Find us on Main street Smithers. On Facebook. And at BugwoodBean.com.FindFindFindFindnd us us on Mon Maiain ain strestrestreestr et Set Set Se mmithers

www.tourismsmithers.com

CALL TOLL-FREE 1.800.542.66731 800 542 6673FIND OUT MORE www.tourismsmithers.com

BVEDA 2888d (NBC Travel Guide).indd 1 6-10-14 9:29 AM


Sm i t h e r s ’ O n l y F u l l S e r v i c e H o t e l

3251 HIGHWAY 16 EAST, SMITHERS, BC • PH 250.847.4581 • [email protected]

TOLL - FREE 1 . 8 00 . 6 63 . 5040 • WWW.HUDSONBAYLODGE .COM

ZOER’S MODERN GRILL · FIRESIDE LOUNGE

MEETING & BANQUET VENUES · AIRPORT SHUTTLE

LODGE LIQUOR STORE · BUSINESS & FITNESS FACILITIES

ddiscover thed i f ference.



Sm i t h e r s ’ O n l y F u l l S e r v i c e H o t e l

3251 HIGHWAY 16 EAST, SMITHERS, BC • PH 250.847.4581 • [email protected]

TOLL - FREE 1 . 8 00 . 6 63 . 5040 • WWW.HUDSONBAYLODGE .COM

ZOER’S MODERN GRILL · FIRESIDE LOUNGE

MEETING & BANQUET VENUES · AIRPORT SHUTTLE

LODGE LIQUOR STORE · BUSINESS & FITNESS FACILITIES

ddiscover thed i f ference.



MORICETOWNHalfway between Smithers and New Hazelton is Moricetown — a Wet’suwet’en First Nation village of 800. View the late-summer spectacle of traditional aboriginal salmon fishing in the crashing whitewater of the Moricetown Canyon — as practised by the Wet’suwet’en for millennia. Visit the Moricetown Interpretive Centre, camp across the river at the Moricetown campground, and sport-fish with a permit.

THE HAZELTONSA handful of close communities are collectively referred to as the Hazeltons: the District of New Hazelton, 68 km (42 mi) northwest of Smithers on Highway 16, the Village of Hazelton, 7 km (4 mi) northwest at the confluence of the Skeena and

Bulkley Rivers, and several unincorporated settlements including South Hazelton. Look west to see the magnificent peak of Roche de Boule — associated, in Gitx_san First Nation legend, with a shape-shifting goat who punishes villagers for thoughtless cruelty to animals.

What to see and do in the Hazeltons Tour the First Nations heritage site, ’Ksan Historical

Village and Museum. Learn about Gitxxsan history and culture, see traditional regalia and watch carvers at work.

Drive around the Totem Pole Capital of the World. More than 50 authentic, impressive totem poles can be seen in the Hazeltons and surrounding villages. Drive, or park your car so you can walk over Hagwilget Bridge. It’s one of the highest suspension bridges in North America, and views from here are truly inspiring.

Enjoy a walking tour through picturesque Old Hazelton. Heritage buildings recall the pre-railroad era of steam-driven sternwheelers that braved serious rapids to service the area from the coast.

Fish the world-class Kispiox River for steelhead, coho, rainbow, cutthroat and dolly varden.

Enjoy the Pioneer Day parade and celebrations in historic “Old Town”, the second Saturday in August.

Explore the backcountry on foot, or on skis. To access real adventure potential, hire a guide.

Canada Day celebrations at Allen Park, New Hazelton on July 1st.

Find out more about The Hazeltons, B.C.Call the seasonally operated Visitor Centre at 250-842-6071, or the Village office year-round at 250-842-5991 or visit www.newhazelton.ca


Moricetown, B.C. – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

You can either continue along Highway 16 west or you can turn north and experience the Stewart-Cassiar Highway. Information on this northern trek is provided next. A further description of what awaits you if you are to continue along Highway 16 resumes on page 65 – with a description of majestic Terrace.


AT THIS POINT


KITWANGA AND GITANYOWThe Gitxsan village of Kitwanga, also known by its Gitxsan name, Gitwangak, is found at the junction of Highways 16 and 37. Prince Rupert-bound travellers continue west on Highway 16, while Yukon-bound travellers turn north onto Highway 37 (the Stewart-Cassiar). Just 4 km (2.5 mi) over the Skeena River bridge on Highway 37, encounter another Gitxsan village — Gitanyow, formerly known as Kitwancool.

What to see and do in Kitwanga and Gitanyow

Admire authentic totem poles (about 11 in Kitwanga, more than 15 in Gitanyow), recounting Gitxsan history and legend. These poles inspired famous works by the renowned B.C. painter, Emily Carr, who visited in the late 1920s.

Visit Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site. A trail to a steep mound, known as Ta’awdzep or Battle Hill, is all that remains of a palisade and five cedar plank longhouses that were occupied for at least 100 years. They burned down around 1835, after a tribal war over fishing sites and trade routes. Seven panels along the trail tell the story.

Visit the seasonally operated Gitanyow Museum.

MEZIADIN JUNCTIONAbout 155 km (100 mi) north of Kitwanga, reach the Meziadin Junction. A tough choice awaits: head west on the aptly named Glacier Highway 37A for an extraordinary drive to the communities of Stewart and Hyder, or continue north on Highway 37 through the Coast Mountains, towards the Yukon. While you decide, you can camp (June 1 - September 15), swim, water-ski, fish, and during late summer, watch spawning salmon ascend the fish ladder in scenic Meziadin Lake Provincial Park. Watch for bears!

Kitwanga, B.C. – Tim Swanky

Kitwanga, B.C. – Tim Swanky


STEWARTThe border towns of Stewart (Canada’s most northerly ice-free port) and Hyder (friendliest little ghost town in Alaska) sit at the head of the Portland Canal. These communities are linked to the Stewart-Cassiar Highway by the Bear Pass, which cuts through the coastal mountain range with over 20 hanging glaciers visible from the road. World-famous bear watching, glacier tours and breathtaking scenery make this trip a must.

What to see and do in Stewart Stop to photograph the Bear Glacier, located along

Highway 37A.

Take the self-guided auto tour or arrange a tour up to the Salmon Glacier — Canada’s largest glacier accessible by road (seasonally, by 4 wheel drive).

Watch grizzly and black bears feed on salmon, at the viewing area located at Fish Creek, 11 km (7 mi) from Stewart, on the Alaska Panhandle.

Visit Bear River Interpretive Centre - a non profit centre open from May to Sept.

Enjoy year-round salt water and fresh water fishing.

Charter a boat for a sight-seeing or fishing trip on the Portland Canal.

Charter a helicopter, to take in the spectacular aerial view of the water, mountains and glaciers.

Stroll out onto the boardwalk for a spectacular view of the Portland Canal and bird-watching. Stop at the pavilion for a picnic.


Stewart, B.C. – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

landscape • history culture • wildl ifeStewart Cassiar Hwy

www.stewartcassiarhighway.com

http://kaywa.me/wJC2I

Download the Kaywa QR Code Reader (App Store &Android Market) and scan your code!

www.StewartCassiarHighway.comFREE Road Tour Guides available at Visitor Centres in Northwest BC & our website

StewartCassiar

LINKING BC’S NORTHWEST WITH THE YUKON & ALASKA

TRAVEL THE GREAT NORTHERN CIRCLE TOUR!Hwy 37


Hike on your own or with a guide on one of the many hiking trails in the Stewart area.

Visit the Museum, located in the 100 year old Stewart Firehall, to learn about the history of Stewart, experience the glory days of mining and find out about the many feature films that have been filmed in the area.

Remember your passport if you are planning on crossing into Hyder, Alaska.

Take the heritage walking tour to see Stewart’s heritage homes and buildings.

Attend Stewart/Hyder International Days held annually July 1 to 4. Events include games for all ages, parades, entertainment, fireworks, community dinner, slo-pitch tournament and much more.

Attend the Bear Arts Festival held annually on the second weekend in August.

Find out more about Stewart, B.C.The Stewart Visitor Centre is operated seasonally by the Stewart Chamber of Commerce. Year round contact information: phone 250-636-9224 or 1-888-366-5999 or visit www.districtofstewart.com

BELL IIBell 2, 96km (60 mi) north of Meziadin, was so named because it’s the second bridge across the Bell Irving River. Bell 2 Lodge offers four-star accommodation, a full service restaurant, campsites for RV’s and tents, as well as a gas station with coffee shop. In the winter months, Bell 2 Lodge is home to Last Frontier Heliskiing.

TATOGGA LAKE AND ISKUTDrive 148 km (92 mi) north of Bell II to reach Tatogga Lake. Visitor services here include fuel, a restaurant, resort accommodation, boat rentals, flight-seeing tours and minor car repairs. Camping is also available at nearby Kinaskan Lake. Eight km (5 mi) further, the tiny Tahltan village of Iskut includes a post office, gas station and grocery store. Both are departure points for exploration of spectacular wilderness parks: Mount Edziza and Spatsizi Plateau.


Bell II Lodge – Steve Rosset

bear viewing platform | hiking areas

museum | snowmobiling

rv parks | specialty gift shops

tenting area | hotels/motels

District of Stewart | PO Box 460 | 705 Brightwell St. | Stewart, BC V0T 1W0 Tel: 250-636-2251 | [email protected]

www.districtofstewart.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA


DEASE LAKEAbout 83 km (52 mi) north of Iskut, meet the community of Dease Lake (pop. 303). This former Hudson’s Bay trading post (established in 1838) is today the centre of services for Highway 37 communities. It’s also proximate to very significant jade reserves, prompting the community to bill itself as the “Jade Capital of the World.” Visitor services include fuel, supplies, restaurants and accommodation.

What to see and do in Dease Lake Book a guided tour (including horseback, whitewater

rafting and flight-seeing!) into the awe-inspiring Stikine River Provincial Park and the Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park. Well-equipped, fit and experienced hikers can explore this challenging terrain independently.

Fish for grayling in the Tanzilla River, and char in Dease and Boya Lakes.

If you’re a well-equipped, experienced paddler, explore Dease River by kayak.

TELEGRAPH CREEKA 113 km (70 mi) gravel road from Dease Lake to Telegraph Creek passes several First Nations fishing camps, and offers sensational views of the lower Grand Canyon of the Stikine. However, take note: its narrow, steep, sharp switchbacks make it unsuited for large RVs and vehicles with trailers.This mostly Tahltan community, situated on two terraces above the Stikine River, is one of B.C.’s most remote. It was named for the overland B.C./Yukon telegraph line that was constructed between 1866 and 1901, and later abandoned for wireless radio. Telegraph Creek is the hometown of celebrated First Nations carver Dempsey Bob.

What to see and do in Telegraph Creek Camp, hike, fish for salmon and steelhead, kayak and

canoe the Stikine River’s navigable sections. Follow the Telegraph Creek road another 19 km (12 mi)

to its conclusion at Glenora, a ghost town that once hosted 5,000 gold-seekers.

Enjoy a place that time seems to have forgotten.

Visit Stikine Riversong, a former Hudson Bay Trading Post.

MORE STEWART-CASSIAR GEMSContinuing north from Dease Lake along Highway 37 toward the B.C./Yukon border, note these stops of interest: Jade City (pop. 12!) offers a gift shop featuring locally mined jade jewelry, sculpture and carvings, jade mining displays plus services for travellers. Boya Lake Provincial Park features a gorgeous, aquamarine-hued lake, with waters warm enough to swim and first-come, first-served camping.

Dease Lake, B.C. – Tim Swanky


ATLINAbout 94 km (58 mi) south of Jake’s Corner off the Alaska Highway, Atlin is B.C.’s most northwesterly community, well off the beaten track and definitely worth the trip. This region has long been home to the semi-nomadic Taku River Tlingit people. Discoveries of gold at Pine Creek in 1898 drew 10,000 gold-seekers the following year. By the time gold finds had dwindled to a trickle in 1915, many had been seduced by the compelling beauty of Atlin’s landscape — and stayed. With its long summer days (19 hours of light at summer solstice!), this community of about 400 continues to attract artists and other restless souls.

What to see and do in Atlin Explore and fish Atlin Lake, B.C.’s largest natural lake!

Guides and boats, from kayaks to houseboats, are available for hire.

Go flight-seeing over Llewellyn Glacier, which flows from the massive Juneau icefield into the southwest tip of Atlin Lake, and remote Atlin Provincial Park.

Visit the Atlin Historical Museum (May 1 to September 1), in Atlin’s first schoolhouse (est. 1920). Museum volunteers offer historic walking tours of Atlin; free, but donations gratefully accepted.

See the restored MV Tarahne, an elegant touring boat that carried people and goods around the lake from 1916-1936.

Pan for gold (rent equipment at the museum), at the public claim on Spruce Creek.

Enjoy a production at the Globe Theatre, considered architecturally unique for 1917 when it was built.

Relax in the naturally warm springs off Warm Bay Road, 24 km (15 mi) from town.

Visit during Atlin Arts And Music Festival in July, but purchase tickets in advance.

Hire a local guide-outfitter for fishing, hunting or packhorse trips.

Find out more about Atlin, B.C.Call the Visitor Centre at 250-651-7522, and visit www.discoveratlin.com


J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

Once you have completed your northern adventure you may wish to return to Highway 16 and continue west. You may have already decided to complete your journey along Highway 16 before making the decision to head north. No matter what your travel plans, once you continue further west from the junction of Highway 37 you will come across a number of bustling communities that are in touch with their heritage and the environment.

AT THIS POINT


TERRACEPositioned 210 km (130 mi) west of Smithers and 140 km (87 mi) east of Prince Rupert on Highway 16, Terrace is a commercial and transportation centre. Its hub status predates even the railway: decades before that was completed, Terrace was a regular stop for the steam-powered sternwheelers that plied the Skeena from the coast. Its cultural history is much longer: for almost 10,000 years, Terrace and the Skeena Valley have been home to the Tsimshian First Nation.The city’s mascot is the Kermodei bear, a rarely seen cream-coloured subspecies of black bear. Unique to B.C.’s north coast, the “spirit bear” is increasingly imperilled by habitat loss.Comprehensive services await visitors to Terrace, including a wide range of accommodation, restaurants, pubs, wellness centres and spas. To really unlock this region’s adventure potential, hire a qualified guide.

What to see and do in Terrace Land one of the world-renowned salmon that draw

anglers 10 months of the year. Fish the bountiful Skeena with a guide or on your own — perhaps from your campsite at the Ferry Island Municipal Campground.

View pioneer-era log buildings, photographic exhibits and periodic live entertainment at the Heritage Park Museum.

Explore George Little House. A restored home of the city’s founding father, it now hosts events and houses the Via Rail station and artists’.

Arrange a tour of the new Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, and watch First Nations artists at work.

Visit the Terrace Art Gallery, and take the mural art tour.

Ski or board Canada’s only non-profit community owned co-op ski hill, Shames Mountain, where the powder is deep and relatively cheap! Shames’ unparalleled backcountry beckons expert, self-sufficient recreationists at their own risk.

Visit the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market, Saturdays May to October.

Attend Riverboat Days and the Riverside Music Festival in early August.

Golf at the 18-hole Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club.

Hike or cycle the Terrace Mountain trail, for great views of the city and environs. Explore other trails at Thornhill, Bornite, Maroon and Shames Mountains, Sleeping Beauty, Pine, Redsand and Gunsight Lakes.

Test your cycling skills at Terrace’s bike-skills park.

Rock climb diverse routes and rock faces, at Copper Mountain, Exchamsiks River Provincial Park, Exstew Valley and Chist Creek.


Heritage Park Museum, Terrace, B.C. – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto


Raft or kayak April through November. More than 20 first-rate whitewater runs exist near Terrace, typically graced by the majestic backdrop of deep canyons, verdant forests and the towering peaks and glaciers of the Coast Mountains.

Discover the Kitselas Canyon Historic Site, operated by the Kitselas First Nation. It includes an interpretive trail and four contemporary totem poles.

Cross-country ski Onion Lake’s 25 km (15 mi) of groomed trails (including 5 km lit).

Snowmobile on trails at Mount Maroon, Copper and Sterling Mountains.

Find out more about Terrace, B.C.Call the Terrace Visitor Centre at 250-635-4944; Kermodei Tourism at 1-877-635-4944, 250-635-4944 or visit www.visitterrace.com

NASS VALLEYThe Nass Valley holds many undiscovered wonders of nature and history. Tour the 26 km (16 mi) long lava beds to the volcanic cone or experience some of the world’s best fishing on the Portland Canal near the Alaska border. Visit the stunning new Nisga’a Museum in Greenville (Lax_galts’ap) and the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. The park features a campground,

Visitor Centre longhouse with displays of Nisga’a art including carvings, button blankets and masks and a pictorial history of the Nisga’a and the Nass Valley. At Nass Camp there is an RV campground with 16 sites with full services (electrical, water and dumping station), a restaurant and a bar.

What to see and do in the Nass Valley Visit the Nisga’a Museum (Hli Goothl Wilp Adokshl

Nisga’a), featuring the Ancestors Collection (Anhooya’ahl Ga’angigatgum’) with over 300 Nisga’a cultural treasures. This collection ranks as one of the preeminent collections of Northwest Coast aboriginal art.

Visit Gitlakdamix (New Aiyansh) to see the totem poles at the New Aiyansh Village Government Office. Shop at the General Store for gas, snacks and mementos, or visit one of the local artist’s workshops. Tour the Government Chambers and Lisims Government Building to learn more about these self-governed people.

Drive into Gitwinksilkw (Canyon City) across a bridge featuring four welcoming totem poles. Also visit the swaying suspension bridge that was once the only land access to the village.

Explore Gingolx (Kincolith) situated at the mouth of the Nass River, on the Portland Canal — it’s known as the Seafood Capital of the Nass Valley.

TERRACE – Continued…Kitselas Canyon Historic Site – Sian James

KITIMATKitimat, pop. 8,335, is a young city, planned and built in the 1950s by Alcan Aluminum to house employees for its smelter which has become one of the world’s largest. This industrial city offers easy access to some of B.C.’s most remote, pristine landscapes. Its Haisla name means “People of the Snow” — an apt descriptor, as annual snowfalls here are among Canada’s highest.

What to see and do in Kitimat World class fresh water fishing on the Kitimat River.

Salt water fishing for halibut, salmon, cod and snapper, trap for prawns, shrimp and crab in the Douglas Channel independently or with a guide.

Canoe or kayak the Douglas Channel. Don’t miss the Weewanie and Bishop Bay hot springs in Douglas Channel!

Visit the world’s largest intact coast temperate rainforest: the Kitlope Conservancy. About a two hour boat ride from Kitimat and accessible only with permission and a guide, this protected backcountry park has 800-year-old trees. It provides critical habitat for grizzly, black bear, marbled murrelets and bald eagles. More information is available at www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kitlope.html

Kitimat offers breath taking scenery, coastal mountains and abundant wildlife.

Hike! The Visitor Centre offers maps of trails from easy to advanced.

View the largest protected living Sitka Spruce tree in B.C., behind the Riverlodge Recreation Centre. This 500-year-old specimen would provide enough lumber to frame nine average homes.

Visit the Kitimat Museum & Archives, for a fascinating display of natural history, visual arts, First Nations displays and gift shop. View local artists’ works at the Museum’s art gallery.

Golf at the scenic and challenging 18-hole Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club.

Family fun at the Tamitik Sports Complex and Riverlodge Recreation Centre. Facilities include 2 ice arenas, Olympic size swimming pool with a lazy river, water slide and spray park, weight room, racquetball and squash courts.

Check out Kitimat’s other natural treasures and public green spaces: Centennial and Hirsch Creek Parks, Hospital Beach, Moore Creeks Falls and the Coghlin Park viewpoint.



Fishing Near Kitimat, B.C. – Nikki Fink Giant Spruce Park – Kitimat Visitor Centre

Cross-country ski and snowmobile on a wide range of trails, described in brochures found at the Visitor Centre.

Check out the large aluminum snowflake!

Find out more about Kitimat, B.C.Call the Visitor Centre at 1-800-664-6554, 250-632-6294, email [email protected] and visit www.tourismkitimat.ca

KITAMAAT VILLAGEThe Haisla village of Kitamaat, meaning “People of the Snow”, is about 11 km (4 mi) south of Kitimat. It’s home to about 700 Haisla people. In 1905, the Canadian government “reserved” about 7 km2 for the Haisla’s exclusive use of approximately 13,000 km2 (about 5,000 mi2) traditionally used by this wide-ranging people. However, the Haisla remain connected to their spiritual traditions, the land, and hunting, fishing and gathering.

What to see and do in Kitamaat Village Inquire about Kitamaat’s highly accomplished artists

and sculptors and arrange a studio visit. View and photograph exceptional scenery and wildlife.

PRINCESS ROYAL ISLANDPlan in advance for your visit to Princess Royal Island — one of the last refuges of the famed Kermodei bear. Experts believe there are fewer than 200 of these cream-coloured “spirit” bears left. There are no permanent settlements on this island.


PRINCE RUPERTPrince Rupert is a booming little port city of about 12,500, in the heart of the North Coast’s lush rainforest. Outstanding marine and forest-based recreation opportunities are cherished by residents and visitors alike. Sport-fishing and wildlife-viewing here are the stuff of legend. The city’s architecture, superior museum collections, community events, trendy galleries, cafés

Prince Rupert, B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe

Prince Rupert, B.C. – Channel Collective


and shops lend it cosmopolitan flavour and bear colourful witness to the profound influence of nature on daily life, an enduring respect for living First Nations culture, and a time-honoured tradition of welcoming visitors from afar.Located in the center of territory traditionally claimed by the Tsimshian First Nation, this region was one of North America’s most densely populated areas long before European explorers arrived. Initially, the British and Americans set up posts to trade sea otter pelts. Plentiful wild salmon, which have sustained the Tsimshian for over 10,000 years, drew dozens of canneries to the coast during the 1800s — along with a multi-cultural workforce. In the early 1900s, the Grand Trunk Railway selected Kaien Island as its Pacific terminus, and the City of Prince Rupert was incorporated in 1910.Prince Rupert earned a place on the map as the world’s halibut capital, and during World War II, as the staging area for Allied troops and munitions on their way to the Aleutian Islands. In the post-war era, the city’s fortunes have primarily been tied to fishing and forestry.The city has long been a regional centre for commerce and transport: it’s the Pacific terminus of Highway 16 (the Yellowhead) and Via Rail, and the meeting point of ferries from Alaska, Haida Gwaii and points south. The past few years have seen Prince Rupert experience meteoric growth as a cargo port, due to major investment and the fact of it being the shortest ocean link between North America and Asia. The cruise ship terminal right beside quaint downtown Prince Rupert welcomes visitors from throughout the world.

What to see and do in Prince Rupert Enjoy some of the world’s best sport fishing, in salt

and fresh water, for all five species of salmon, halibut, a variety of rockfish, or shrimp and crab.

Get a once-in-a-lifetime grizzly bear viewing experience, at Canada’s first grizzly bear sanctuary: the Khutzeymateen. Some 50 grizzlies inhabit this remote park. Day trips depart by boat from Prince Rupert and flight seeing and sailboat based adventures are available. Book ahead!

Guides know the best spots! View humpback, orcas and grey whales — from your boat, kayak or with a guided tour. With luck, humpback whales will offer a fascinating display of bubble-net feeding. Eagles, seabirds, seals, sea lions and porpoises are added bonuses!

Book your spot on a flight-seeing tour for a bird’s-eye view of coastal fjords, glaciers and nearby communities.

Hike the new Metlakatla Wilderness Trail. A short ferry ride takes you to the 20 km (round trip) oceanfront trail where you can experience shell middens, an old village site and perhaps spot some whales. The trail has viewing towers and suspension bridges, so come prepared for adventure.

Explore the outstanding collections of the Museum of Northern B.C., housed in a magnificent, northwest coast-style longhouse. Take a tour, and drop by its excellent gift shop for regionally made First Nations jewellery.

Experience Northwest Coast performance art in the museum’s adjacent longhouse.

PRINCE RUPERT – Continued…

Prince Rupert, B.C. – Channel Collective

Scan with a smartphone

to watch a video tour!

or visit www.cresthotel.bc.ca

Scan with a smartphone

to watch a video tour!

or visit www.cresthotel.bc.ca


Pay tribute to the mariners of Prince Rupert at Pacific Mariners’ Memorial Park. It features a statue, memorial wall and the Kazu Maru — a small fishing vessel that was found drifting near Haida Gwaii in 1987. Investigation revealed that the abandoned craft came from Owase, the Japanese sister city of Prince Rupert. Its owner had taken it for a day of fishing, and was never seen again.

Visit the Kwinitsa Railway Museum, for a glimpse of Prince Rupert’s journey from tent town at the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway terminus, to vital city in the 1920s.

Explore Prince Rupert’s history of fire-fighting and law enforcement, and view a restored 1925 REO Speedwagon fire engine, at the Firehall Museum.

Explore the community, searching out the many totem poles erected at public buildings and sprinkled through city parks.

Explore the galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafés and shops of Cow Bay, a busy harbour and shopping district. Visit the Ice House Gallery in the Atlin Terminal at Cow Bay, and take in a show at Prince Rupert’s state-of-the-art Lester Centre of the Arts.



Prince Rupert, B.C. – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

Convenient,Comfortable& Affordable • Complimentary continental breakfast• Close to all transportation terminals • Free hi-speed Internet• Free covered parking • Theaann’s Greek Palace Restaurant

909 Third Avenue West, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1M9Toll Free: 1-888-663-1999 • Ph: 250-627-1711 • Fax: 250-627-4212

www.pacificinn.bc.ca

www.totemlodge.comTel: (250) 624-6761 • Fax: (250) 624-3831

Toll Free: 1-800-550-0178

1335 Park Avenue Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K3

CLEAN, COMFORTABLEAND QUIET

� Complimentary, continental breakfast � Within walking distance of downtown � Close to VIA Rail and Ferry terminals � Parking for ferry passengers� FREE high speed internet � Kitchenettes available

N O RT H E R N B R I T I S H CO LU M B I A T R AV E L G U I D E 2 0 1 576

Enjoy a quiet moment in the tranquil, volunteer- maintained Sunken Garden, which faces the provincial courthouse built in 1923.

Explore the lush coastal rainforest in nearby provincial parks, such as Prudhomme Lake and Diana Lake. Complete exceptional, short hikes in McClymont and Moresby parks.

Enjoy interpretive trails at Butze Rapids and Grassy Bay, view dwarfed, bonsai-like trees at Oliver Lake, and stroll lovely trails within the city itself.

Challenge your golf skills at the 18-hole Prince Rupert Golf Course — but try not to get distracted by the gorgeous views!

Visit the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Port Interpretive Centre, showcasing the history of trade in the region.

Find out more about Prince Rupert, B.C.Call the Prince Rupert Visitor Centre at 250-624-5637 or www.visitprincerupert.com



Prince Rupert, B.C. – Simon Ratcliffe

VisitPrinceRupert.com

DISCOVER BRITISH COLUMBIA’S WILD AND BEAUTIFUL NORTHWEST COAST

Prince Rupert is a vibrant town where nature, history, and personalities are larger than life. Legendary sport fishing, exceptional wildlife viewing, attractions that bring the coast’s ancient aboriginal culture and pioneer heritage alive, and the urban pleasure of good restaurants, fascinating shops, and colourful neighborhoods make Prince Rupert the ideal choice for a family vacation, a corporate retreat, or a solo getaway. En route to Alaska and Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands), Prince Rupert is easily accessible by air, rail, ferry, car, RV or cruise ship.


PORT EDWARDLocated at the mouth of the salmon-rich Skeena, Port Edward is home to about 544 people. For a century beginning in the 1880s, Port Edward and adjoining Inverness Passage were home to several thriving fish canneries, providing thousands of jobs to a multicultural work force of fishermen, boat builders and cannery workers. The area’s unique history lives on at the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site, well worth the 12 km (7.45 mi) side-trip from Prince Rupert.

What to see and do in Port Edward Tour the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site,

May to October, and learn about the cannery village’s multicultural past.

Take guided tours through working antique equipment, authentic houses, wooden boardwalks, a company store and café.

Overnight at one of Cassiar Cannery’s guest houses.

Ocean Fishing with protected marina and double boat launch provide easy access.

Picnic, swim and canoe at Diana Lake Provincial Park, just off Highway 16. Watch spawning salmon here August to September.

Find out more about Port Edward, B.C.Call the District of Port Edward at 250-628-3667, and visit www.portedward.ca

North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site, B.C. – Clint Fraser

Annual Festival Fun!

Come visit Prince Rupert!

June 12-14, 2015www.prspecialevents.com

37th37th

It’s often said that the journey is at least as important as the destination. Nowhere is this more true than on BC Ferries.For British Columbians, BC Ferries is a critical link in the province’s transportation system. But for visitors and residents alike, BC Ferries voyages mean so much more: an affordable way to see the magnificent B.C. coastline; unforgettable views of marine wildlife, including soaring eagles, orca and grey whales, and silvery porpoises leaping alongside the boat; and a relaxing alternative to highway travel.BC Ferries provides service on 25 routes throughout coastal B.C., but two routes are particularly relevant to travellers in northern B.C. the Inside Passage route, and the Prince Rupert / Haida Gwaii route.The Inside Passage route links Prince Rupert, gateway to northern B.C., to Port Hardy, on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. This 15-hour voyage offers more than 400 kilometres of spectacular coastal scenery: regal mountains, dramatic fjords and lush, remote islands. It all takes place on the Northern Expedition, one of the newest and most comfortable

vessels in the BC Ferries fleet. Ship amenities include state rooms, excellent food services and a gift shop offering a great selection of First Nations art.The BC Ferries route between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii (a.k.a. the Queen Charlotte Islands) offers another memorable trip. The 173 km route offers access to one of the most pristine, culturally rich regions in the world.

BOTH OF THESE POPULAR ROUTES REQUIRE ADVANCED RESERVATIONS.

For current schedule and fare information, travel tips, directions to ferry terminals, and vehicle reservations, contact BC Ferries at www.bcferries.com; or call 1-888-223-3779 (toll-free in North America) or 250-386-3431 (from outside of North America).

FOR VACATION PACKAGES CONTACT www.bcferries.com/vacations, or call 1-888-BCFerry, Ext. 3

BC FERRIES:

THE MAGNIFICENT JOURNEY


SPECIAL FEATURE

Client: BC Ferries Date: Sept 25 2014 - 12:01 pmFile Name: 21011990_NBCT Target: Northern BC TourismActual Size: 8.00 x 10.75 + .25 Bleed Revisions: 0Colours: CMYK Operator: S Holme

Seek northern shores.

BC Reg. 48839

Three easy ways to book:

· bcferries.com/vacations· 1-888-BC FERRY Ext. 3· BC Ferries Vacations™ Centre

at the Fairmont Pacific Rim 1010 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

Ask about our Northern Packages including ferry travel,accommodation, tours and activities. Wherever you chooseto visit, whatever you decide to do, there is no better wayto discover the North than with BC Ferries Vacations.™

Skidegate, B.C.– Sian James


Haida Heritage Centre, Skidegate, B.C.– Sian James

03

WELCOME TO HAIDA GWAII BCTo watch videos on your smartphone scan this code.


SECTION 03 HAIDA GWAII BC

A globally unique ecosystem that partially escaped the last ice age, and evokes comparisons to the equally isolated and biologically diverse Galápagos Islands.All this and more are found on glorious Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), an archipelago of more than 150 islands about 120 km (74 mi) off the northern B.C. coast. The two largest islands, Graham and Moresby, are home to most of its 5,000 residents. About half of these are Haida, the First Nation whose 12,000-year presence here is felt in every aspect of island life — truly making them the “islands of the people”. Whichever place name

you use, expect that your visit to the Haida Gwaii impart a lifetime’s worth of impressions: the strength and gentle humour of the

Haida people, as present on young faces today as it is in the world-renowned art and artifacts showcased in the award-winning Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay. The mysterious

gaze of mortuary poles over the pristine magnificence of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site — appropriately chosen as North America’s #1 Park by National Geographic Traveller Magazine. The pervasive influence of the sea, teeming with grey, orca, and humpback whales along with salmon, seals, sea lions, porpoises and marine birds. The continuing allure of life off the beaten track, which continues to draw creatives to the islands from around the world. And when you leave, don’t be surprised if your visit to Haida Gwaii has left you with the sense of having touched something sacred. You have.

HAIDA GWAIIB R I T I S H C O L U M B I A


Haida Gwaii, B.C. – Sian James

SECTION 03


Top row: Skidegate – Sian James / Haida Heritage Centre – Sian James / S’Gang Gwaay Llnagaay – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

Middle row: Masset – Sian James / Haida Gwaii – Sian James

Bottom row: Haida Heritage Centre – Sian James / Clan Parade – Sian James / Sea Lions – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

A PROUD INDIGENOUS CULTURE OF SEAFARERS, FOOD-GATHERERS AND ARTISTS. DENSE, FLOURISHING RAINFORESTS, WIND-SWEPT SAND-DUNES AND ENDLESS BEACHES.


SANDSPITSandspit, 13 km (8 mi) from the ferry landing at Alliford Bay, is the main community on Moresby Island. Visitor services here include a hotel, RV park, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, grocery store, and a well-serviced 80-berth marina. Sandspit offers scheduled air service to Vancouver, and access to South Moresby and one of the islands’ crown jewels: Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. The protected areas are accessed only by boat or chartered aircraft. Kayakers should be very experienced and self-sufficient, or accompanied by a guide.

What to see and do in Sandspit Take your photo at the imposing, locally crafted

cedar/copper salmon sculpture, on the road to the airport.

Hike the Dover Trail, to access the forests of northern Moresby Island.

Camp and relax on the beach at Gray Bay, 21 km (13 mi) southeast of Sandspit.

Enjoy fresh- and saltwater fishing.

Visit Mosquito Lake Park, 44 km (27 mi) southwest of Sandspit.

In spring, watch grey whales from Onward Point.

Golf almost all year long, at Willows Golf Course.

Gear up for your kayak or zodiac adventure with local guides.

Catch the BC Ferry to Graham Island.

Find out more about Sandspit, B.C.Drop in or call the seasonally operated Visitor Centre at the airport, at 250-637-5362 or visit www.GoHaidaGwaii.ca

SKIDEGATETwo BC Ferries dock at Skidegate Landing, linking passengers to Sandspit or Prince Rupert. Skidegate Village is 2 km (1.5 mi) from the terminal. Visitor services include restaurants, a gas bar, laundromat and bank; most accommodation is available in the nearby Village of Queen Charlotte.

What to see and do in Skidegate Visit the Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay. This

celebration of Haida Culture consists of six linked longhouses, which house the Haida Gwaii Museum, Performing House, Carving Shed, Canoe House, Bill Reid Teaching Centre and a gift shop. The complex is fronted by six monumental totem poles.

B R I T I S H C O L U M B I AHAIDA GWAII

YEAR-ROUND CHARTERSTHROUGHOUT

BRITISH COLUMBIA’SNORTH COAST

Business, Industry and Sightseeing Charter Services

Sandspit: 250.637.5344Toll-free 1-877-569-4354

Prince Rupert: 250.624.2792Toll-free 1-855-777-4354

helijet.com

Prince Rupert • Sandspit • Vancouver • Victoria

HelijetPR_HaidaGwaiiCharterAd_QP.indd 1 11-10-11 12:27 PM


Attend an orientation on Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site at the centre or take one of the several scheduled guided tours. Private tours of the centre can also be arranged.

View the Dogfish totem pole, carved by famed Haida carver Bill Reid at the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program longhouse on the waterfront.

Walk the 3 km (2 mi) Spirit Lake Trail. Its entrance is guarded by a fabulous cedar carving of the Wasco, a legendary sea monster.

Marvel at Balance Rock, a huge, precariously perched ice age boulder, just north of the village. Look for signs along the highway.

Watch grey whales from April to June and eagles and ravens year-round as well as other bird watching.

In late July, attend Skidegate Days. This family- oriented celebration includes Haida canoe races, volleyball, bingo, a salmon barbecue and dance.

QUEEN CHARLOTTEThe charming Village of Queen Charlotte overlooks bays and islands, 6 km (4 mi) west of the ferry terminal. The town is quaint and charming, with good visitor amenities and an excellent Visitor Centre for advice and excursion-booking. Marina services are available for ocean-going vessels.

What to see and do in the Village of Queen Charlotte

Stroll along the waterfront; check out bustling docks and circling eagles.

Source local art and great food in funky shops and cafés.

View art works by Haida and other locals, in the Visitor Centre’s gallery. Summer evenings feature slide presentations, performances by Haida youth dancers, and local artists painting, carving or crafting.

Book fishing charters to the west coast, and flights or boat trips to the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. Independent travellers to Gwaii Haanas (accessible only by air or water) must attend an orientation session with Parks Canada before entering the park reserve.

Find out more about Queen Charlotte, B.C.Drop in or call the Visitor Centre at 250-559-8316, and visit www.qcinfo.ca or www.GoHaidaGwaii.ca

Haida Gwaii, B.C. – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto

3301 Oceanview Dr., Box 519, Queen Charlotte, B.C. V0T 1S0TF: 1.800.665.9606 ■ P: 1.250.559.4423 ■ E: [email protected]


TLELLDiscover Tlell, 43 km (27 mi) north of Skidegate. This pastoral community of about 200 is identified with artists, artisans and others seeking alternative lifestyles. Several lovely bed & breakfasts, a small lodge and campsites host visitors. Tlell is also home to Haida Gwaii’s only cattle ranch.

What to see and do in Tlell Visit the many well-marked galleries, artists’ studios

and shops.

Walk and picnic along the Tlell River.

Access the southeast end of Naikoon Provincial Park, a rich preserve of rainforest, sand dunes and beaches.

Beachcomb!

Hike to the remains of the Pesuta, a log barge shipwrecked at the mouth of the Tlell River in 1928.

In August, attend the eclectic and long-running Edge of the World Music Festival in the Tlell Fall Fair Grounds, across from the Naikoon Provincial Park Headquarters.

In season, dine at the restaurant at the Haida House at Tllaal.


Haida Gwaii, B.C. – Susan Clarke

FIND YOUR INSPIRATION.

VOTRE SOURCE D’INSPIRATION.

parkscanada.gc.ca/gwaiihaanasfacebook.com/gwaiihaanas

parcscanada.gc.ca/gwaiihaanasfacebook.com/gwaiihaanasFR


PORT CLEMENTSPort Clements is centrally located on Graham Island at the southeast end of Masset Inlet, half an hour’s drive from Masset and 15 minutes from Tlell. Locally known as “Port”, this old forestry town also serves as a base for exploration of the islands’ rainforest, lakes and rivers via plentiful logging roads.

What to see and do in Port Clements Fish for salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout.

Relax, camp (RV services available) and watch marvelous sunsets at Sunset Park. Observe eagles, herons, ducks, geese, cranes and more, from the bird- watching tower overlooking the Yakoun River estuary.

Explore the area’s logging and farming history at the Port Clements Museum.

Walk the short Golden Spruce Trail, and learn the intriguing and tragic story of the unusual tree for which it was named.

Find out more about Port Clements, B.C.Call the village office at 250-557-4295 or visit www.portclements.ca or www.GoHaidaGwaii.ca

MASSET AND OLD MASSETTMasset is 40 km (25 mi) north of Port Clements, near Graham Island’s north shore. Just 3 km (2 mi) northeast is Old Massett, a Haida village and administrative centre of the Council of the Haida Nation. These fishing villages are the gateway to the northern region of Naikoon Provincial Park and home to about 1,400 year-round residents, including many prominent Haida artists. Masset also hosts an airport with direct flights to Vancouver.

What to see and do in Masset and Old Massett

View sculptures, carvings, jewelry, pottery, textiles at galleries and studios.

Visit Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary, a critical migratory stopover for more than 150 species of birds from as far as Alaska, Russia and the Aleutians.

Learn about the island’s maritime history at the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum, in a restored heritage building which served as the communities’ first hospital (c. 1914).

Salmon Fishing – Queen Charlotte Lodge – Duane Foerter


Hike and beachcomb in Naikoon Provincial Park. Check out the Camp Fife Trail, Rose Spit and the basalt columns of Tow Hill.

Fish for spring and coho salmon, halibut and cutthroat trout.

Golf at Canada’s most westerly golf course: the Dixon Entrance Golf Course, 5 km (3 mi) east of town.

See the totem poles located throughout the communities.

Preplan your salmon and halibut fishing trip to an exclusive saltwater fishing lodge on Langara Island or in the Masset area.

Find out more about Masset and Old Massett, B.C.Call the Village office at 250-626-3995 or visit www.massetbc.com or www.GoHaidaGwaii.ca


MASSET AND OLD MASSET – Continued…

Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum – Sian James

photo credit: Marie Octaviano

When you’ve reached the edge of your world, ours begins!

gohaidagwaii.ca

Burns Lake Visitor Centre .................250-692-3773Chetwynd Visitor Centre ...................250-788-1943Dawson Creek Visitor Centre ............250-782-9595Fort Nelson Visitor Centre ................250-774-6400Fort St James Visitor Centre ..............250-996-7023Fort St John Visitor Centre ................250-785-4592Granisle Visitor Centre ......................250-697-2428Houston Visitor Centre .....................250-845-7640Hudson’s Hope Visitor Centre ...........250-783-9154Kitimat Visitor Centre .......................250-632-6294Mackenzie Visitor Centre ..................250-997-5459McBride Visitor Centre ......................250-569-3366New Hazelton Visitor Centre ............250-842-6071Prince George Visitor Centre ............250-562-3700Prince Rupert Visitor Centre .............250-624-5637Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre ........250-559-8316Sandspit Visitor Centre .....................250-637-5362Smithers Visitor Centre .....................250-847-5072Stewart Visitor Centre .......................250-636-9224Taylor Visitor Centre .........................250-789-9015Terrace Visitor Centre .......................250-635-4944Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre ...........250-242-3123Vanderhoof Visitor Centre ................250-567-2124

We provide a wealth of information on the region to help visitors with their travels. We have many useful brochures and guides waiting for you. You’ll find our Visitor Centres located conveniently throughout the province. Watch for us, we are here for you.

The Visitor Centres of Northern British Columbia Welcome You!

Visitor Centre Phone

By RoadNorthern B.C. is accessed by three major Highways; 97, 16 and 37. Highway 16 (the “Yellowhead”) originates in Manitoba, crosses the prairies, winds through the Rocky Mountains, and continues west to B.C.’s north coast at Prince Rupert. It picks up again on Haida Gwaii, linking the village of Skidegate with Masset.In Prince George, the Yellowhead intersects Highway 97, which originates at the B.C./U.S. boarder near Osoyoos and runs north through Prince George to the Yukon boarder. From Dawson Creek north, Highway 97 is synonymous with the Alaska Highway. The Alaska Highway renames to Highway 1 in the Yukon and Alaska Route 1 in Alaska. Highway 37, the “Stewart-Cassiar”, originates in Kitimat. This north/south route follows Highway 16 for a brief stretch before turning north at Kitwanga. From here it continues to its terminus near Watson Lake in the Yukon.

A Stewart-Cassiar spur, Highway 37A leads to Stewart, near the southern tip of Alaska. Hyder, Alaska is accessed this way.

By AirPrince George is the site of northern B.C.’s busiest airport, which offers frequent scheduled flights to several major cities. Smaller regional airports are also found in Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Smithers, Terrace/Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Sandspit and Masset. Service is provided by Air Canada, WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Hawkair, Northern Thunderbird Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Harbour Air and many charter companies. ALL PERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport book or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.

Getting To and Around Northern British Columbia

Northern B.C. is roughly defined as the top half of British Columbia, which is Canada’s westernmost province. Prince George is northern B.C.’s largest city, and sits about 750 km (465 mi) west of Edmonton, north of Vancouver and east of Prince Rupert.

TRAVEL TIPSNORTHERN BC


Iskut B.C. – Tim Swanky

By RailVia Rail’s Skeena line roughly parallels Highway 16, and connects Prince Rupert to Jasper, Alberta. Travellers on this scenic route require overnight accommodation in Prince George, as the train stops here at night and reboards the following morning. For more information call Via Rail at 1-888-VIA-RAIL. Prince George has numerous hotels, but it is advised to pre-book.

By BusGreyhound Canada offers bus service to many northern B.C. communities and connections to points throughout Canada and the U.S. For more information, call 1-800-661-8747, visit www.greyhound.ca. There is no scheduled bus service on Highway 37 north of Meziadin Junction.

By SeaPrince Rupert is the southern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway System, and a frequent stop for Vancouver- and Alaska-bound cruise ships. It’s also the terminus of BC Ferries routes up the Inside Passage from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, and across the Hecate Strait from Haida Gwaii. For BC Ferries information, call 1-888-223-3779 toll-free in B.C., or visit www.bcferries.com. For Alaska Ferries information, call 1-800-642-0066.ALL PERSONS traveling by land and sea outside of the United States are required to present a passport book/card, or other valid travel documents to enter or re-enter the United States.

Entering CanadaAmerican citizens arriving by air from the U.S. or any other country must present a passport to enter Canada. Americans arriving by land or sea are not required to present a passport in order to enter Canada, but it is preferred. They must present documents such as certificates of birth, naturalization, citizenship or Indian Status, as well as government-issued photo ID. Permanent residents of the U.S. must also present their permanent resident (i.e. “green”) cards. In some cases, Americans must produce visas.Because changes to Canadian law could change requirements for Americans arriving in Canada by land or sea all visitors to Canada are strongly advised to obtain or update passports. Other nationals arriving by land, sea or air must present valid passports and in some cases, visas.For detailed, current information, consult the Canadian Border Services Agency. www.cbsa.gc.ca

Leaving Canada to enter or re-enter the United StatesUnder American law known as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travellers, including U.S. citizens, will be required to present valid passports or other documents approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, when entering or re-entering the U.S. from anywhere within the western hemisphere. All travellers from Canada to the U.S. are strongly advised to have current passports or NEXUS cards. For current information, consult your travel agent or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

DrivingSeatbelts are mandatory in B.C. Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal offence. Speed limits and distances are posted in kilometers (km); 100 km equals about 62 miles.

Emergency InformationIn larger towns in northern B.C., dial 911 for immediate access to police, ambulance, fire department and other emergency personnel. Where this service doesn’t exist, dial “O” to reach an operator or consult local telephone directories.

WeaponsRevolvers, pistols, fully automatic firearms and other weapons as well as self-defense sprays (mace, pepper spray) are prohibited from entry into Canada. Hunting rifles and shotguns must be declared at the border. For detailed information, call the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000.

Towing RestrictionsAny towed trailer or vehicle over 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) must be equipped with brakes on all wheels, plus a break-away device hooked to the trailer brake system. Three-unit RV combinations not permitted on B.C. highways. RVs may not be wider than 2.6 m (8.5 ft), nor may their combined length exceed 20 m (65.6 ft). Fact sheet: www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse and search recreational vehicle towing.

Hospital and Medical ServicesCanadians from outside of B.C. should contact their provincial health services provider to find out if they need to purchase additional medical insurance while travelling in B.C. Foreign visitors should review their personal insurance policies to determine if they need to purchase additional health insurance before coming to B.C.


B R I T I S H C O L U M B I ANORTHERN

DIRECTORYADVERTISER

Your quick reference to all of the advertisers in this edition of the Northern BC Travel Guide.

ABERDEEN HELICOPTERS LTD.Prince George, B.C.www.aberdeenheli.com

A GOLDEN RAVEN EXPERIENCEwww.goldenraven.ca

BARKERVILLE HISTORIC TOWNBarkerville, B.C.www.barkerville.ca

CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA RAILWAY & FORESTRY MUSEUMPrince George, B.C.www.pgrfm.bc.ca

FORT ST. JAMES NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEFort St. James, B.C.www.pc.gc.ca/stjames

HUBLE HOMESTEAD HISTORIC SITEPrince George, B.C.www.hublehomestead.ca

MACKENZIE & DISTRICT MUSEUMMackenzie, B.C.www.mackenziemuseum.ca

THE EXPLORATION PLACE MU-SEUM & SCIENCE CENTREPrince George, B.C.www.theexplorationplace.com

TWO RIVERS GALLERYPrince George, B.C.www.tworivergallery.com

VALEMOUNT MUSEUMValemount, B.C.www.valemountmuseum.ca

VALLEY MUSEUM & ARCHIVESMcBride, B.C.www.valleymuseum.ca

WHISTLE STOP GALLERYMcBride, B.C.www.whistlestopgallery.org

BC FERRIES VACATIONS1010 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C. at the Fairmont Pacific RimTF: 1.888.BCFERRY Ext. 3www.bcferries.com/vacations

BC FISHING RESORTS & OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION

www.wheretofishinbc.com FRONTIER FARWESTSmithers, B.C.TF: 1.877.846.9153www.bulkleybasecamp.com

NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION2500-500 RoadVanderhoof, B.C., VOJ 3A1P: 1.250.412.2665E: [email protected]

BEAR CLAW LODGE www.KispioxRiver.com

BENNETT DAM VISITOR CENTREOpen 10am - 5pmMay 16 - September 7, 2015P: 1.250.783.50.48E: [email protected]/bennett

CASSIAR CANNERYTF: 1.250.628.9260www.cassiarcannery.com

CATALINE MOTEL & RV PARK

2325 Omineca Avenue, South Hazelton,B.C., VOJ 2J1P: 1.250.842.5271E: [email protected]

CHANCESFORT ST. JOHNP: 1.250.262.2005www.chancesfortstjohn.ca

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESSP: 1.844.487.7737

POMEROY HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTREP: 1.866.618.3233

POMEROY INN & SUITESP: 1.888.264.3030www.PomeroyLodging.com

STONEBRIDGE HOTELP: 1.888.419.4657

CHETWYND VISITOR CENTRE

P: 1.250.788.1943F: 1.250.788.1846E: [email protected]

11TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHAINSAW CARVING CHAMPIONSHIPJune 11 - 14, 2015

COAST INN OF THE NORTHTF: 1.800.663.1144www.coasthotels.com

CREST HOTEL 222 First Avenue West, Prince Rupert, B.C.TF: 1.800.663.8150www.cresthotel.bc.ca

DISTRICT OF FORT ST. JAMESP: 1.250.996.8233www.fortstjames.ca

DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPEP: 1.250.783.9154 (May-Sept.)P: 1.250.783.9901 (off season)E: [email protected]

DISTRICT OF KITIMATP: 1.250.632.8921www.kitimat.ca

KITIMAT VISITOR CENTRETF: 1.800.664.6554www.tourismkitimat.ca

DISTRICT OF MACKENZIETF: 1.877.997.9940E: [email protected]

DISTRICT OF STEWART PO Box 460 705 Brightwell St.Stewart, B.C. V0T 1W0P: 1.250.636.2251E: [email protected]


12

14

23

35

24

21

22

12

78

47

55

5473

45

69

61

77

Lake Kathlyn B.C. – Clint Fraser

DISTRICT OF TAYLORP: 1.250.789.3392www.districtoftaylor.com

PEACE ISLAND PARKP: 1.250.789.9295

LONE WOLF GOLF CLUBP: 1.250.789.3711

43RD ANNUAL GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIPSAugust 1 - 3, 2015 at Peace Island Park

DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGETF: 1.877.SAW.DINO (729.3466)E: [email protected]

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFwww.vanderhoof.ca

ESTHER’S INN1151 Commercial Cres.Prince George, B.C.TF: 1.800.663.6844www.esthersinn.com

FORT NELSON HERITAGE MUSEUM Open mid May - Early Septemberby appointmentBox 716, Fort Nelson, B.C. V0C 1R0P: 1.250.774.3536F: 1.250.774.3536www.fortnelsonmuseum.ca

FORT ST. JOHN NORTH PEACE MUSEUM 9323 100 Street, Ft. St. John, B.C.Open Year RoundMonday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATONPrince George1790 Highway, 97 SouthPrince George, B.C.TF: 1.800.325.3535www.fourpointsprincegeorge.com

GWAII HAANAS NATIONAL PARK RESERVE, NATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION AREA RESERVE, AND

HAIDA HERITAGE SITEwww.parkscanada.gc.ca/gwaiihaanaswww.facebook.com/gwaiihaanas

HAIDA GWAIIwww.gohaidagwaii.ca

HARTWAY RV PARK / BED & BREAKFAST

7729 Kelly Road South,Prince George, B.C.TF: 1.866.962.8848P: 1.250.962.8848www.hartwaybedandbreakfast.ca

HAWTHORNE / INVESTMENTS PAYNE GROUP

INN ON THE HARBOUR720 First Avenue, WestPrince Rupert, B.C.TF: 1.800.663.8155P: 1.250.624.9107www.innontheharbour.com

PACIFIC INN909 Third Avenue, West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1M9TF: 1.888.663.1999P: 1.250.627.1711F: 1.250.627.4212www.pacificinn.bc.ca

TOTEM LODGE MOTEL1335 Park AvenuePrince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1K3TF: 1.800.550.0178P: 1.250.624.6761F: 1.250.624.3831www.totemlodge.com

HELIJETwww.helijet.com

PRINCE RUPERTTF: 1.855.777.4354P: 1.250.624.2792

SANDSPITTF: 1.877.569.4354P: 1.250.637.5344

HOUSTON & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCEP: 1.250.845.7640www.houstonchamber.ca

DISTRICT OF HOUSTONP: 1.250.845.2238www.houston.ca

HUBLE HOMESTEAD40km North of Prince George off Highway 97www.hublehomestead.ca

KING EDWARD HOTEL & MOTEL

Box 86 - 5th Avenue, Stewart, B.C. V0T 1W0TF: 1.800.663.3126P: 1.250.636.2244F: 1.250.636.9160www.kingedwardhotel.com

LAKEVIEW INN & SUITESwww.lakeviewhotels.com

FORT. ST. JOHN, B.C.TF: 1.877.355.3500P: 1.250.787.0779

CHETWYND, B.C.TF: 1.877.355.3500P: 1.250.788.3000

FORT NELSON, B.C.TF: 1.877.355.3500P: 1.250.233.5001

LIARD HOT SPRINGS LODGE & RV PARKMile 497, Alaska HighwayTF: 1.866.939.2522P: 1.250.776.7349www.liardhotspringslodge.com

MACKENZIE JCT RV PARKMackenzie Junction, Highyway 97 & 39P: 1.250.750.4454E: [email protected]

POWDER KINGTF: 1.866.769.5494www.powderking.com

PRINCE RUPERT ADVENTURE TOURSTF: 1.800.201.8377P: 1.250.627.9166www.westcoastlaunch.com

RAMADA PRINCE GEORGE444 George Street, Prince George, B.C.TF: 1.800.830.8833www.ramadaprincegeorge.com

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKOwww.VisitBulkleyNechako.ca

ROBSION VALLEY TOURISM / VILLAGE OF MCBRIDEwww.visitmcbride.ca

SANDMAN HOTEL GROUPPrince George / McBride / Terrace / SmithersTF: 1.800. SANDMAN (726.3626)www.sandmanhotelgroup.com

SEA RAVEN MOTEL3301 Oceanview Drive, Box 519Queen Charlotte, B.C. V0T 1S0TF: 1.800.665.9606P: 1.250.559.4423E: [email protected]

SMALL TOWN LOVEwww.SmallTownLove.com

STEWART - CASSIAR HIGHWAYwww.StewartCassiarHighway.com

THE HAZELTONSVisitor CentreP: 1.250.842.6071Oct.-May P: 1.250.842.6571E: [email protected]

THE VIEW HOTEL 309 Stuart Drive West,PO Box 69, Fort St. James B.C. V0J 1P0TF: 1.855.996.8737www.theviewhotel.ca

THE WORLD FAMOUS ALASKA HIGHWAY75th Anniversary Celebrations in 2017E: [email protected]

TOURISM BURNS LAKEP: 1.250.692.3773www.tourism.burnslake.ca

TOURISM DAWSON CREEKTF: 1.866.645.3022www.tourismdawsoncreek.com

ALASKA HIGHWAY HOUSEDawson Creek, B.C.

BROWNS SOCIALHOUSEDawson Creek1100 Alaska AvenueP: 1.250.782.2400

Grande Prairie11509 Westgate Drive.P:1.250.357.0882

CHANCES DAWSON CREEK400 Highway #2Dawson Creek, B.C.P: 1.250.782.7752www.chancesdawsoncreek.com

DAWSON CREEK ART GALLERY101 - 816 Alaska Avenue,Dawson Creek, B.C.P: 1.250.782.2601F: 1.250.782.8801E: [email protected]

DAWSON CREEK MALL11000 8th Street,Dawson Creek, B.C.Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 6pmFriday until 9pmSunday 11am - 5pmwww.dawsoncreekmall.com


25

18

39

36

15

17

34

39

31

27

20

20

13

18

10

33 18

95

44

75

60

55

46

50

74

51

86

84

85

88

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

52

60

DAWSON CREEK VISITOR CENTRENAR Park 900 Alaska Avenue.,Dawson Creek, B.C.TF: 1.866.645.3022P: 1.250.782.9595

DAYS INN - DAWSON CREEK640 - 122 Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 0A4P: 1.250.782.8887F: 1.250.782.8799www.daysinn.ca

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES12217 4th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C.P: 1.250.782.7700

INN ON THE CREEK

10600 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 3R3TF: 1.888.782.8236P: 1.250.782.8136F: 1.250.782.7535E: [email protected]

MILE ‘0’ PARK & CAMPGROUNDDawson Creek, B.C.P: 1.250.782.2590E: [email protected]

NORTHERN LIGHTS RV PARKPO Box 2476, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 4T9TF: 1.855.782.9433P: 1.250.782.9433C: 1.250.219.0305E: [email protected]

SOLA’S BAR & GRILL1440 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C.P: 1.250.782.8890www.solasbarandgrill.com

SUPER 8 DAWSON CREEK1440 Alaska Highway, Dawson Creek, B.C.TF: 1.888.482.8884P: 1.250.782.8899E: super8dawsoncreek@ shawcable.comwww.super8.com

TOURISM NORTHERN ROCKIESwww.TourismNorthernRockies.ca

TOURISM PRINCE GEORGEwww.takeonpg.com

TOURISM PRINCE RUPERTwww.visitprincerupert.com

TOURISM SMITHERSTF: 1.800.542.6673www.tourismsmithers.com

BUG WOOD BEANwww.BugwoodBean.com

CAPRI MOTOR INNTF: 1.800.663.3120www.caprimotorinnsmithers.com

HUDSON BAY LODGE3251 East Highway 16, SmithersTF: 1.800.663.5040P: 1.250.847.4581E: [email protected]

MAIN CURRENT EXPEDITIONSP: 1.250.877.2144www.maincurrent.com

TREASURE COVE CASINOTF: 1.866.561.2421www.treasurecovecasino.com

TREASURE COVE HOTELTF: 1.877.614.9111www.treasurecovehotel.net

VIA RAIL CANADAwww.viarail.ca

VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKEwww.fraserlake.ca

VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE5011-49th Avenue, PO Box 190Pouce Coupe, B.C. V0C 2C0P: 1.250.786.5794F: 1.250.786.5257www.poucecoupe.ca

VISIT TERRACETF: 1.877.635.4944www.VisitTerrace.com

CREATIVE ZONE4818 Highway 16 WestTF: 1.888.984.8880

DAIRY QUEEN / ORANGE JULIUS329 City Centre Kitimat, B.C.

DAIRY QUEEN / ORANGE JULIUS4643 Park Avenue Terrace, B.C.

GEMMA’S GIFTS & SOUVENIRS4627 Lakelse AvenueTerrace, B.C.TF: 1.800.563.4362P: 1.250.635.4086www.gemmagift.com

GEORGE LITTLE HOUSEP: 1.250.638.8887www.georgelittlehouse.com

HAWKAIRTF: 1.800.487.1216www.hawkair.ca

HERITAGE PARK MUSEUMP: 1.250.635.4546www.heritageparkmuseum.com

HERTZTF: 1.800.463.1128C: 1.250.615.7419www.hertz.ca

RIVERBOAT DAYSJuly 31 - August 9, 2015www.riverboatdays.ca

SKEENA MALL4741 Lakelse AvenueTerrace, B.C.

WILD DUCK MOTEL & RV PARK5504 Highway 16 WestTF: 1.866.638.1511www.wildduckmotel-rv.com

10TH ANNUAL STEWART BEAR ARTS FESTIVALStewart, B.C.August 7 -9www.stewartbearartfestival.com

37TH ANNUAL SEAFEST FESTIVALPrince Rupert, B.C.June 12-14, 2015www.prspecialevents.com

Huckleberry Mackenzie, B.C. – Clint Fraser

96

37

16

32

76

56

17

17

50

55

59

77


®Registered trademark owned by VIA Rail Canada Inc.™ Trademark owned by VIA Rail Canada Inc.

IT’ll TAke you 4,466 kIlomeTRes To CATCH youR bReATH

2100, rue Drummond Montréal (Québec) H3G 1X1 09/10/14_16:41

Client : Via Rail Nº 111131345-28 Format du PAP : 100%Description : long Haul Campaign Nº VIA 4872-15 Trim : 8” x 10,75”Publication : 2015 Northern BC Travel Guide Type : 7” x 9,875”Nº d'annonce : — Bleed : 8,25” x 11”Infographiste : Eric l. Visible : N/aNom du fichier : 111131345-28_Via_4872-15_BC_Travel.indd Sortie laser @ 100 %

Couleur : C M J N PMS XXXX

PMS XXXX

Les sorties laser ne reflètent pas fidèlement les couleurs telles qu’elles paraîtront sur le produit fini. Cette épreuve est utilisée à des fins de mise en page seulement.X

Nature took its time in crafting its masterpiece, and so the Canadian® between Vancouver and Toronto takes no shortcuts in showing you the most grandiose landscapes: the immensity of sky and field, lake and mountain. Three days and four nights on board are hardly enough! Dine in elegance and have memorable encounters with other travellers, indulge in entertainment, savour the relaxing ambiance of the scenic dome, enjoy attentive service, and dream under the stars.

PDF/X-1a:2003

Documents

2015 Northern British Columbia Travel Guide