Smithers
is located in the heart of the Bulkley Valley. The community is surrounded
by mountains which provide the backdrop for the downtown's Alpine setting.
Smithers also provides mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls for the adventurous
to experience and explore.
The
spring and summer months lure the outdoor adventurer to the surrounding
mountains to see nearby glaciers, hike or horseback ride in the alpine
meadows. The fossil formations at Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park are
a haven for the rock hound.
Photo
credit to Smithers District Chamber of Commerce
Area
lodges cater to those who are keen for fishing, wildlife watching, canoeing
or even photo safaris.Fall
lures the hunters and fishers, while the majestic changing colours are
a magnet for the avid photographer.
Cross-country and down hill skiing plus snowmobiling are there for those
who enjoy winter activities.
Smithers
also boasts a colourful history; once the divisional headquarters of the
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the era can be relived at the Bulkley Valley
Museum.
The
local wildlife museum and fish hatchery encourages a closer look at the
regions natural inhabitants.
No
matter what the season, Smithers offers a smorgasbord of activities guaranteed
to whet the appetite of the explorer, thrill seeker or romantic.
Accommodations:
There are two nearby provincial park campsites as well as municipal
and private campsites. There are a number of hotels/motels in town with
lodges and resorts in the surrounding area.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
Round Lake Resort: A BC Tourism Approved, Smithers, Telkwa, Bulkley Valley accommodation with lake-shore, nature trails and rustic cozy cottages on Round Lake. more
Skeena Cat Skiing: Skeena Cat Skiing offers a truly unique backcountry Cat skiing and boarding experience in BC's world famous powder snow. Located 2.5 hours north of Smithers, BC, We are the only dedicated cat skiing operation in Northern British Columbia! more
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City
Information
Photo
credit to Smithers District Chamber of Commerce
Population:
5,414 (2001 Census)
Main
Industries: forestry, tourism, transportation, agriculture
Climate:
Summer Average: 21 C Winter Average: -5 C Average
rainfall:January 58mm and July 46mm
Average snowfall:Dec-April 106 cm
Access:
Smithers is serviced by commercial air and bus service as well as
being on the VIA Rail Line. Highway 16, a well maintained, major highway;
can take you west to Prince Rupert or east to Prince George.
Photo
credit to Smithers District Chamber of Commerce
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: golf courses, swimming pool; curling
& skating rinks; fitness trail; picnic sites; mountain biking; hiking;
canoeing; kayaking; rock climbing; rock hounding; cross country & downhill
skiing; horseback riding; river rafting; hunting; snowmobiling; waterskiing.
Local
Attractions: Smithers Community Forest; Smithers Perimeter Trail;
Toboggan Creek Fish Hatchery; Twin Falls & Hudson Bay Glacier; Smithers
Art Gallery; Bulkley Valley Museum; wildlife museum; Driftwood Canyon
Provincial Park
January
- National Ski Week, Cross Country Ski Marathon February - Telkwa Gold Sled Dog Race, Smithers Winter Festival March - Snowmobile Hill Climb, Northwest Fiddle Fest April
- Schuss Boomer Downhill Ski Race, Trade Show May - Golf Tourney June - Main Street Fair, Midsummer Festival July - Canada Day Celebrations August - Fall Fair & Rodeo September - Men's Golf Open, Telkwa Barbeque December- Old Timer's Hockey Tournament, Smithers Curling Cash
Spiel.
Photo
credit to Smithers District Chamber of Commerce
For
Information:
Smithers District Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 2379,
Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0
Telephone: (250) 847-5072
Fax: (250) 847-3337
Toll Free: 1-800-542-6673
Email: info@TourismSmithers.com
Northern
BC Tourism Association
P.O. Box 2373,
Prince George, B.C. V2N 2S6
Telephone: (250) 561-0432 Fax: (250) 561-0450
Toll Free: 1-800-663-8843