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Smithers - A Town for All Seasons 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. Room Reservations in: Smithers 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 Babine Norlakes Management Ltd: Established when the north was a frontier-pioneering wilderness, the charming history of our lodge and cabins will give you a special feeling of warmth and relaxation! Fish for fighting Babine River rainbow, enjoy majestic scenery, and stay in a handcrafted l... more Bear Mountaineering and Burnie Glacier Chalet: Demanding mountain experiences, big alpine routes, bagging peaks, steep ice climbs, carving deep powder; the warmth of Bear Mountaineering’s beautiful chalet awaits you. Our 4-season backcountry lodge offers incredible terrain for hikers, backcountry skiers &... more Central Mountain Air: Central Mountain Air currently offer scheduled and charter airline service to over 19 communities throughout BC and Alberta including Vancouver Internationals main terminal, Campbell River, Comox, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Kelowna, Kamloops, Smith... more Round Lake Resort: Our peaceful, 4-season, 28 acres holiday destination on Round Lake in the Smithers / Telkwa area offers forested lakeshore, nature trails & cozy cottages in the Bulkley Valleys recreation hub. There’s fishing, swimming, hiking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling, ... more 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