| Smithers,
B.C., Canada is a recreational destination in
the beautiful Bulkley Valley region of North British Columbia,
Canada. The community rests on the shores of the Bulkley River
and is surrounded on all sides by the many forested mountains
in the region including the Hudson Bay Mountain, the Babine Mountains
and the Telkwa Mountain Range.
The green space, rivers and mountains attract many
adventure enthusiasts to the Bulkley Valley region every year.
It has much to offer. There are two big major mountain parks minutes
from Smithers. The village is reminiscent of a small "european
alpine village". History, adventure and scenery is everywhere
throughout the Bulkley Valley. A region which includes the Village
of Smithers, Telkwa, Babine
Lake (Smithers Landing), Lake
Kathlyn, Woodmere, Driftwood, Glentanna, Moricetown
and the Hazeltons.
The community of Smithers, BC, Canada is very alpine-village-like.
There is a wood carving matterhorn in the middle of main street.
The retail buildings lining the cobblestone streets are colorful
and "swiss-alps" like. Hence why the community is referred
to by some as "BC's Little Switzerland". Throughout
the community there is a good selection of accommodations, gas
stations, retail stores, grocery outlets, sport shops, restaurants
(both dining and fast food) and banks plus more...
Year round the Bulkley Valley is a popular recreation
destination. When the mountains are green, rivers are tumbling
and the lakes are blue the region attracts many people interested
in spending some quality time outdoors hiking, fishing, boating,
bird watching, canoeing, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, horseback
riding, wilderness backpacking, rock climbing, off roading and
golfing.
During the winter months the snow resort on Hudson
Bay Mountain in Smithers BC is entertaining downhill skiers,
snowboarders and xc skiers. The Snowmobilers, snowshoers and cross
country skiers might head for the wilderness trails in the Babine
Mountains Park. There are many other winter destinations in
the valley. The more remote winter destinations in the valley
attract the dog sledders, ice climbers and heliskiers after the
snow falls.
The region is a very popular eco tourism destination
year-round with many people arriving in the spring and fall for
an opportunity to experience some world-class river and lake fishing.
Some say, the river fishing is the best in the world. There are
many fishing guides, fish camps and lodges
in the Bulkley Valley ready to fish for some rainbow trout, steelhead,
coho or some sockeye salmon.
There are many opportunities to experience some
of the local nature and culture when sightseeing in the valley.
All are a short walk to the attraction. Some of the more popular
easy-access, day trips in the valley include Twin
Falls, Morice Canyon, Old
Hazelton and Ksan Village.
The Northern , British Columbia, Canada wilderness
is home to many villages but is also home to much wildlife. It
is important to respect the wildlife. Never approach or feed wildlife
as it creates bad habits and possible danger. The wildlife in
the region includes Black and Grizzly Bears, moose, Bald Eagles,
deer, cougar, caribou, coyote, wolf and much more. Some of the
best wildlife viewing opportunities is sometimes experienced while
driving around the Bulkley Valley and down Highway 16. It is good
to always have a camera ready and do not speed.
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